Set in the historical center of Riomaggiore, the Banchi offers a communal terrace and simple rooms with attached bathroom. The property is well placed for the famous walking paths of the UNESCO-protected Cinque Terre National Park. Rooms at the Banchi all come with views over the town. They include an private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The property is a 5-minute walk from Riomaggore Train Station and the famous Via dell’Amore coastal path. La Spezia is a 10-minute train ride away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Rokosh
    Canada Canada
    Room was very clean. The shared terrace was a great break from the crowds to have a bottle of wine and eat. Close walk Tom or only main shopping area, but to the harbour, church and train station. Dominico, our host was amazing and always...
  • C
    Connor
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location on Via Colombo, right atop the heart of Riomaggiore. Giovanni was very nice, helpful, and responsive. Buy a bottle (or 2... or 3) and hang out on the terrace for a wonderful evening!
  • Aislynn
    Canada Canada
    Very central location! The host provided a lot of information on the trekking trails nearby and was very friendly.

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

BANCHI is a little guesthouse in Riomaggiore's historic centre, one of the famous Cinque Terre’s villages, an area that has been declared part of the UNESCO cultural heritage. All our rooms are located within a typical Ligurian historic building, where the landlord’s wine cellars are also situated. A very special local product - the famous raisin wine Sciacchetrà, known since Roman times – is made in these traditional cellars. Being accommodated along the main road of the town, our guests have all kind of facilities close to hand, such as restaurants, supermarkets, coffee shops and the local pharmacy. Furthermore, both the enchanting marine and the railway station of Riomaggiore are reachable in less than five minutes’ walk from the guesthouse. BANCHI offers a total of three private rooms, each one with private bathroom, air-conditioning, a mini fridge, electric kettle and free WiFi. In addition all our guests can use our big common terrace, placed at the top of the building, with a stunning view on the village, the hills and a partial sea view. In each room, the standard double bed can be split and made up as two twin beds (advance notice required). Our three rooms are at the 4th and 5th floor of the building, and two of them facing the main street of the village, and the third one facing a characteristic medieval lane. Please note that one of the main reasons why Cinqueterre villages are famous and visited by many people from all around the world is because of their tiny houses embedded between sea and mountains, and for this reason all the historic buildings, like ours, have steep stairs. Our rooms are reachable only via a narrow staircase and not suitable to for guests with disabilities.
Languages spoken: English,Italian,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Banchi
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

Banchi takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please note that Riomaggiore is a restricted traffic area.

Please note that the rooms are located on the upper floors and are reachable via a narrow staircase and not suitable to for guests with disabilities.

Please inform Banchi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 011024-AFF-0192

FAQs about Banchi

  • The prices at Banchi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Banchi is 500 feet from the center of Riomaggiore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Banchi offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Banchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Banchi include:

      • Double

    • Check-in at Banchi is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.