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Just stayed here for 3 nights... For: Good location right in centre near station etc. Genuine old local building with steep stairs. Very clean and fairly quiet. fridge. Against: Ninety euro for a double with bathroom is welll over priced for what you get. Not a nice building. View of other...more Just stayed here for 3 nights... For: Good location right in centre near station etc. Genuine old local building with steep stairs. Very clean and fairly quiet. fridge. Against: Ninety euro for a double with bathroom is welll over priced for what you get. Not a nice building. View of other peoples windows. No balcony. No breakfast. Hot water that cannot cope with more than one person in the building having a shower. Uninspiring room/decor. We wouldn\'t go there again - this isn\'t the local family run, friendly establishment you may be looking for. However, if you can get the room for sixty euro\'s or less that would be a fair price.close

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by justinkenya – posted on May 1, 2008

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I stayed in the first town, Riomaggiore, and it is such a cute little town. The hiking here is incredible and if your a fan of hiking near the beach- this is the place to go. It was quite a work out and time consuming but extremely worth it. Any town is worth visiting and worth staying in. The...more I stayed in the first town, Riomaggiore, and it is such a cute little town. The hiking here is incredible and if your a fan of hiking near the beach- this is the place to go. It was quite a work out and time consuming but extremely worth it. Any town is worth visiting and worth staying in. The last town Monterosso is the biggest town but I enjoyed all 5 towns. As for other things like shopping and partying- didn\'t do much of either so can\'t really give much details. But if you have good weather while there you\'re going to have the best time here.close

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by langn421351 – posted on Mar 14, 2008

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Getting an apartment in Cinqe Terre is a mix between online dating and gambling. Everyone puts up their best pictures and you never know what you gonna get. I was very lucky to get an apartment in Riomaggiorre where we didnt need to do a mountain hike to get to it. I stayed with 4 people, I...more Getting an apartment in Cinqe Terre is a mix between online dating and gambling. Everyone puts up their best pictures and you never know what you gonna get. I was very lucky to get an apartment in Riomaggiorre where we didnt need to do a mountain hike to get to it. I stayed with 4 people, I was the only one who prebooked and ended up paying a bit more than the others. Thats just the way the cookie crumbles. We had a kitchen and real quick access to the main street. There\'s no dorms, its more like apartments with as many beds as they can stuffed into them. So be prepared for spare beds to be taken by people when you least expect it. So long as your up for the backpack experience, you\'ll have fun. Cinqe Terre was my fav place that I visited and I would book with Aff again, knowing full well what I may or may not get.close

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by ralph5229 – posted on Oct 21, 2007

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Visit all the towns and take the hikes between Corniglia and Montorossa for good views (I like Vernazza the best). We booked for one night, and then since we told them we'd stay longer if we liked it, I think they gave us a way better deal than if we had booked it all ahead of time (we did,...more Visit all the towns and take the hikes between Corniglia and Montorossa for good views (I like Vernazza the best). We booked for one night, and then since we told them we'd stay longer if we liked it, I think they gave us a way better deal than if we had booked it all ahead of time (we did, however, go in late April so things weren't totally full yet). A great place to chill, especially after furious visits to Rome and Florence.close

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by chrisatwood1321 – posted on Apr 14, 2007

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VIEWS, VIEWS AND MORE VIEWS!! THE 5 VILLAGE WALK WAS WONDERFUL THOUGH EXHAUSTING BUT IT WAS PERFECT DAY. WE STAYED AT RIOGAMMORE AND CAUGHT BOAT TO MONTEROSSA THEN WALKED BACK..PROBABLY HARDER AT START SO GOT IT OVER AND DOWN WITH FIRST SO WE COULD STROLL ALONG FLATTER PATHS IN LAST HOUR..TOOK US...more VIEWS, VIEWS AND MORE VIEWS!! THE 5 VILLAGE WALK WAS WONDERFUL THOUGH EXHAUSTING BUT IT WAS PERFECT DAY. WE STAYED AT RIOGAMMORE AND CAUGHT BOAT TO MONTEROSSA THEN WALKED BACK..PROBABLY HARDER AT START SO GOT IT OVER AND DOWN WITH FIRST SO WE COULD STROLL ALONG FLATTER PATHS IN LAST HOUR..TOOK US 5 HRS WITH A STOP. LOVELY CHARM AND JUST MUST BE ON THE DESTINATION LIST! SO REFRESHING AFTER CITIES AND NOISE AND MUSEUMS OF ITALY....THIS IS THE COASTAL ITALY LIFESTYLE WE AUSTRALIANS ARE HAMPERING FOR!close

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by klday – posted on Apr 12, 2007

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Cinque Terre is an awesome area to go to for a weekend get away. The five towns are small and all very charming, but they all look pretty similar. We stayed in Riomaggiore which was a beautiful town and I loved the beautiful rocky cliffs and the water views, but there was definitely more of a...more Cinque Terre is an awesome area to go to for a weekend get away. The five towns are small and all very charming, but they all look pretty similar. We stayed in Riomaggiore which was a beautiful town and I loved the beautiful rocky cliffs and the water views, but there was definitely more of a night life and more to do in say Vernazza or Monterosa. There is pretty easy hiking and more difficult hiking, plus a train that easily connects all of the towns, so it can accomodate any level. Beautiful views!close

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by lsimpkin979 – posted on Apr 5, 2007

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Riomaggiore is a nice small town, the first one of 5. The weather was nice but it rained, beautiful to see the city wet anyway. Even though Riomaggiore was probably the best place to stay (in Dolce Vita Apartments) for the price and the town itself I fell in love with Monteroso, because it is a...more Riomaggiore is a nice small town, the first one of 5. The weather was nice but it rained, beautiful to see the city wet anyway. Even though Riomaggiore was probably the best place to stay (in Dolce Vita Apartments) for the price and the town itself I fell in love with Monteroso, because it is a little bit bigger and it is nice to see the beach, and the coffee shop by the little square or plaza had the best coffee. I hope this info was useful. Cinque Terre it is beautiful!! If I ever comeback again, I will come with more time to go hiking in the mountains.close

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by tatyland – posted on Dec 29, 2006

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I would recommend this site during the off season such as winter. I know a lot of people would prefer the summer since the towns were right up on the beach but it still has so much charm in the winter. Peaceful, quiet, and picturesque- Cinque Terre is a great alternative to the Amalfi COast or...more I would recommend this site during the off season such as winter. I know a lot of people would prefer the summer since the towns were right up on the beach but it still has so much charm in the winter. Peaceful, quiet, and picturesque- Cinque Terre is a great alternative to the Amalfi COast or Positano-towns that have already been run down with tourists and are probably more expensive.close

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by arono – posted on Dec 21, 2006

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I am so glad to include Cinque Terre as one of my itinery while touring Italy on my own. It was a safe place for female travelling alone, the locals are very friendly and helpful. The scenery is absolute bliss & calming. If you decided to go there, do the walking trail....its not that easy...more I am so glad to include Cinque Terre as one of my itinery while touring Italy on my own. It was a safe place for female travelling alone, the locals are very friendly and helpful. The scenery is absolute bliss & calming. If you decided to go there, do the walking trail....its not that easy but the view is breathtakingclose

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by Vivrefa – posted on Nov 8, 2006

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Cinque Terre is a must for all of you who like "active hollidays"... dont go here if you want glitter, night clubbing and sitting around pubs. But if you like nature walks, excellent food, brilliant nature & scenery, culture and real italian ambient - you've come to the...more Cinque Terre is a must for all of you who like "active hollidays"... dont go here if you want glitter, night clubbing and sitting around pubs. But if you like nature walks, excellent food, brilliant nature & scenery, culture and real italian ambient - you've come to the right place.close

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by david2549 – posted on Oct 31, 2006

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