Where to stay in Lunigiana
By the TravelCheap Editorial Team · Updated October 28, 2026
Stay in Aulla if you want to combine Lunigiana with Cinque Terre: it has the most trains and the shortest ride to La Spezia, about 25 minutes. Choose Pontremoli if you'd rather walk out of your door into an old town with a castle and museum.
Prices are lower than on the coast. In our 28 October 2026 search for two nights in May 2027, Aulla stays cost €145 to €286 in total, compared with €216 to €574 in Riomaggiore.
Best bases compared
| Base | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Aulla | Day trips to Cinque Terre by train; A15 exit; riverside path | The town itself is more practical than pretty |
| Pontremoli | The castle, the stele museum and the Premio Bancarella on foot | About twice as far from La Spezia by train |
| Fosdinovo | A castle stay and the Michelin-starred Locanda de Banchieri nearby | You need a car |
| Fivizzano and the villages | Festivals, the Equi caves and walks in the Apuan Alps | Off the main railway; a car is best |
Train times from Aulla Lunigiana to La Spezia trains (e656 timetable) and Aulla to Pontremoli (Rome2Rio).
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Compare hotels in AullaWhat a room costs
In our Booking.com search on 28 October 2026 for two adults, 15 to 17 May 2027, the six listings in Aulla came to €145 to €286 for two nights. The ten in Riomaggiore came to €216 to €574. One search is a snapshot, so compare your own dates.
Sample Aulla listings in that search: an apartment on Piazza Roma at about €173 for two nights and a B&B in the San Caprasio tower at about €242.
Sleeping in a castle
The Malaspina castle in Fosdinovo rents rooms from 15 m² up to 90 m² suites, plus spaces in the loggia and tower. It does not publish rates online, so ask directly (Rooms at the Castello di Fosdinovo).
Frequently asked questions
Is Aulla a good base for Cinque Terre?
Yes. Trains to La Spezia take 23 to 29 minutes, there are about 25 a day, and rooms usually cost less than on the coast.
Can you stay in a castle in Lunigiana?
Yes. The Malaspina castle in Fosdinovo has rooms and suites. Rates are on request.
Aulla or Pontremoli?
Aulla for day trips to Cinque Terre; Pontremoli for a walkable old town with the castle, museum and restaurants.
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Sources
- Aulla Lunigiana to La Spezia trains (e656 timetable)
- Aulla to Pontremoli (Rome2Rio)
- Rooms at the Castello di Fosdinovo
- Locanda de Banchieri, Fosdinovo (Michelin Guide)
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