77%Ostello Tramonti

great place...true taste of Italy.

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by pwrblond – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

a little hard to get to, once in la spezia it can take a while to find the bus stop and the bus is usually late. but is in a beautiful quiet area with places to eat and go out. is big and bathrooms are clean. hard to go places if you miss your transportation, and the staff are a little uptight.... more a little hard to get to, once in la spezia it can take a while to find the bus stop and the bus is usually late. but is in a beautiful quiet area with places to eat and go out. is big and bathrooms are clean. hard to go places if you miss your transportation, and the staff are a little uptight. we were supposed to be in a private room but they put us in a mixed dorm and charged us for a private. it was hard to work things out, but besides that, a good place with good people.close

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by pleasanthair3325 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

5

A great place if you want to relax and don't mind the busses only running a few times a day. Well worth it if you still want to socialize with peace and quiet when you need.

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by Wayne42867 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

3

It's in the neighborhood of Biassa, an absolutely gorgeous little town just outside of La Spezia. Shuttle to the Cinque Terre every day.

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by josephpaquette2668 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

9

This hostel is very bland and boring! Whilst it is spotlessly clean it has no character at all and it is like staying in a hospital or something, it is very clinical, being so far away from the actual cinque terre is a drag also as the bus is not frequent. I think its overpriced for what it is.

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by christieluv7180 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

5

stayed overnight before doing the cinque terre walk the next day. nice place, friendly staff

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by chary-man9527 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

5

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed. Good staff, totally secure (you'll get a key for the room, and they have big lockers inside the room too). I stayed on a 4 bed room, and it was very confortable and cozy. Biasa itself is a very cute small vilage up on the mountains, and the people is very... more One of the best hostels I've ever stayed. Good staff, totally secure (you'll get a key for the room, and they have big lockers inside the room too). I stayed on a 4 bed room, and it was very confortable and cozy. Biasa itself is a very cute small vilage up on the mountains, and the people is very friendly (completely the opposite from the roman people). I strongly recommend it. It's just a bit far from Cinque Terre, but the bus trip is very enjoyable, beatiful landscape.close

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by maucord – posted on Oct 7, 2008

5

If you want to go to Cinque Terre, go and stay in one of the villages. This place is decent for the price, but a bit too much like a dorm.

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by chrischau24 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

8

This is a great hostel. The guy that welcomed us was really helpful and even told us which trains we would want to take. The only downside here is that it's a 10 minute bus ride away from Riomaggiore and the buses are limited. BUT I'm really happy we stayed here, the restaurant in town is... more This is a great hostel. The guy that welcomed us was really helpful and even told us which trains we would want to take. The only downside here is that it's a 10 minute bus ride away from Riomaggiore and the buses are limited. BUT I'm really happy we stayed here, the restaurant in town is really quaint. Would definitely stay here again! Although I probably wouldn't do the 4 euro breakfast again...close

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by kaitlynhemingway8706 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

2

Really liked the Hostel.It's located in a village on the top of the mountain with only one serpentine road from La Spezia to Biassa.I went by car but I believe that for train travellers might be difficult to get there!Bus available to and fro La Spezia and Cinque Terre though. Great view from the...

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by mafpires2875 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

8

Not in cinque terre, have to get a 20 min bus ride to the first town. Not much around the hostel, rooms are clean showers could use a revamp

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by kimja – posted on Sep 26, 2008

2

Was a nice place to stay in Cinque Terre.... It is just a hassle to get pack and forth especially when wet and tired.

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by mark-hueske4599 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

18

This hostel was comfortable, clean and had a nice lounge room for hanging out in. HOWEVER if I was traveling again to the Cinque Terre I would try and find accommodation in one of the 5 towns on the coast, e.g. Riomaggio, because they are all connected by train and have more facilities, e.g. shops.

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by sheepish-au5689 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

4

Tons of fun, great place to meet other back packers. Amazing time!

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by rwassel9461 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

2

Great experience, staff was very friendly and helpful, great view from the top of the hill, great food at the restaurant as well. Security was a non-issue, which was a huge plus as well. Thank you.

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by lemoffa184 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

3

The hostel was good, but don't count on getting there easily if you arrive in La Spezia after 7. The instructions for the bus stop were pretty bad, and if you miss the last bus, its either a €20 taxi ride, or a 6km walk, 4km of which is uphill. The walk is very pretty, and good training for... more The hostel was good, but don't count on getting there easily if you arrive in La Spezia after 7. The instructions for the bus stop were pretty bad, and if you miss the last bus, its either a €20 taxi ride, or a 6km walk, 4km of which is uphill. The walk is very pretty, and good training for Cinque Terra, which the hostel is ideally located to visit.close

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by jerud852464 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

5

the hostel was very good the only questionable thing was lock down of the hostel at around 11:30, this seems a bit early since most of the people staying here are between 18 to 50 years old, other than that it was great to get to Cinque Terre and the bus stops right in front of the hostel.

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by ant-paonni6697 – posted on Sep 13, 2008

14

Luca was awesome!

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by vbarnette88647 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

1

Strict rules and not the best location. If you are planning on heading to cinque terre have to be really precise with planning your days so you can coordinate bus and train times.rooms clean but not really enough shower facilities to cater for everyone. Was just an Ok hostel.

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by jesslake6050 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

11

Great location in small town outside of Cinque Terra. No tourists, which makes you actually feel like you are in Italy, and not a disney land remake of Italy. Transport to Cinque Terra was only 4 or 5 times a day, but it wasn't a problem. If you're looking for a party, look elsewhere.

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by anthony295 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

10

The place was great, the people there visitors and staff were very nice, the location was beautiful, but the bathrooms were dirty!! Overall great experience, but I´d definetly clean up a bit!

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by kucheer837651 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

1

Good location for getting to Cinque Terra. Difficult to get to initially. Because of the construction in La Spezia, I missed the bus from there. It's much easier to catch the green bus from Riomaggiore, even though that staff is not always very nice. The breakfast isn't really worth it,... more Good location for getting to Cinque Terra. Difficult to get to initially. Because of the construction in La Spezia, I missed the bus from there. It's much easier to catch the green bus from Riomaggiore, even though that staff is not always very nice. The breakfast isn't really worth it, although it is convenient - I'd recommend just getting a coffee in town.close

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by lmzaroog – posted on Aug 30, 2008

5

This hostel is in a remote-ish location but does have a bus stop outside..the problem is the buses dont run very regularly which can be a pain. Besides that its lacking a bit in fun and character and isn't really a place to meet people but is just fine for the price.

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by rvcraig8618 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

7

Staff were helpful. Location was a bit out of the way, but in a lovely town so the 20 min shuttle was not an issue. Not the best place for solo travellers to meet others. Showers were abissmal. Filthy & kept blocking & overflowing. Quite foul.

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by curlygerkin4771 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

9

Not in Cinque Terra but a town called Biassa, a 10 min bus trip away. Not a bad hostel but could probably do better.

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by stuartan6936 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

5

Excellent place to stay. Staff were very helpful when asked questions. Beautiful views but you had to take a shuttle to go to Cinque Terre. They had lockers in the room you could keep your stuff in locked up.

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by jennt93787 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

7

Clean, quiet hostel located in a tiny, adorable hamlet called Biassa. The staff are very helpful, which is good because the buses to and from La Spezia and Cinque Terre are frustratingly infrequent (miss one and you may have to wait 3 hours... or until the next day). All in all, it's a very... more Clean, quiet hostel located in a tiny, adorable hamlet called Biassa. The staff are very helpful, which is good because the buses to and from La Spezia and Cinque Terre are frustratingly infrequent (miss one and you may have to wait 3 hours... or until the next day). All in all, it's a very pleasant location, if a little inconvenient, and the hostel itself is a nice place to stay.close

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by willia733 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

6

If you're a light sleeper like I am, the church bells will be enough to drive you to drink. At midday they are beautiful, at 4 in the morning they are almost impossible. Biassa is always a ways out of the city by bus. No walking. Otherwise a decent hostel, but the curfew should go.

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by breepeace – posted on Aug 19, 2008

9

it is a 30 minute bus ride from actual cinque terra, but the bus comes around six times througout the day. the hostel room is very clean but the showers are not. they run a rigid schedule. it is located in a nice city over the hill from the cinque terra

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by tylerj – posted on Aug 17, 2008

9

very nice quiet place to stay at. staff is very friendly

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by yungaseva – posted on Aug 14, 2008

4

I had a small room with a double bed which just left enough room to move. The up-side was a fabulous balcony with view of the village and a fridge. Overall very good.

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by alisonjennings5222 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

8

Good place. The bus stop is right in front of the hostel but it isnt that frequent. good for the price but might be better to stay in the ct

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by chriaric – posted on Aug 7, 2008

6

After awhile, you don't even notice the bells that chime every half hour. The staff gave us a bus and train timetable that was extremely helpful. The town (Biassa) is very charming and a little removed from Cinque Terra and all the touristy stuff, so we liked it a lot.

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by bevelynsue9884 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

2

It was bit a bit out of the way, but fine. Nothing amazing, though nice view from the breakfast room. the staff were nice. internet was expensive.

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by alexandrasmith8455 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

10

This hostel was great and the staff went above and beyond to help you out. It was a bit of a hike to get to from riomaggorie but its manageable if you learn the bus timetable. The showers were clean but there was only one that was private. This was a great place to meet people and had a nice...

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by emmylou-z6112 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

11

Staff was nice. Bad location, last bus from cinque terre to the hostel is at 1030 pm. Nice hostel but bad location.

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by jwilley441186 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

2

great place to stay--it's a small town (very small town) about 10 minutes from cinque terre and 20 minutes from la spezzia. great staff, clean rooms, clean bathroom but don't bother buying the breakfast just eat out....highly recommend staying here

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by rosiebreeden4369 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

2

The bathrooms require immediate attention (the showers need a serious scrubbing), and the staff need to ensure that there is toilet paper, which was not the case, and I had to ask twice for it to be provided.

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by mathewnorman1864 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

1

Located in the quaint, quiet town of Biassa. Would recommend the hostel just for this reason. The bus that brings you to and from Cinque Terre doesn't run at overly convenient times.

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by sara-boehnke5126 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

6

the staff in the hostel was very rude, they didn't know how to explain how to get to the hostel, and the bus to the hostel leaves only 3 times a day and there r no other means of transport to the hostel, i recommend not to go to this hostel,i was very not happy

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by inverne6798 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

1