il Magàn - Cinque Terre

Italy , La Spezia
VERNAZZA, Via Fieschi 204 Corniglia
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10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Saura

Staff was accommodating and available. Communicated well beforehand. Check in and check out was a breeze. Bed very comfortable. Breakfast simple but fresh. Beautiful view. Room wasn’t fancy - towels were more like light blankets . Town was authentic. One restaurant open and it was delicious. It was just a short overnight stay but really enjoyed it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

BreeAnn

Absolutely wonderful property!! The owner, Marco, was delightful and welcoming. The room was comfortable, spacious, and very clean. We would absolutely stay here again!

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Susan

Staff was very accommodating and room had an excellent view. Breakfast was delicious. This village will be in our hearts a long time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Julia

Our stay at Il Magàn was great! The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Staying in Corniglia was perfect for us, as it is the smallest and least busy of the five towns. It served as a great home base to explore between our time in the other towns. The breakfast was our favourite part of the stay. There was no additional cost (which we had in almost every other place we stayed), it offered great variety, and the portions were large! You can literally pick anything/as much as you’d like off their breakfast menu, all included. There are two minor drawbacks of this property. One is that the towels are only changed every 3 days. The other is that the walls are fairly thin, and we were able to hear noise from other guests/people in the building at times (sometimes very early, sometimes very late). Overall, we would highly recommended Il Magàn to anyone looking for a quiet stay in Cinque Terre!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Jodi

FANTASTIC VIEW!!!! The staff was super friendly, the breakfast was great, and the room was nice.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Gwen

This guesthouse type hotel was friendly and comfortable. The included breakfast was nice, with about five choices and good expresso. The view was spectacular. The location was authentic and special. The only real negative was the shower was truly tiny and the towels were thin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Sara

We only stayed one night but we absolutely loved it! The strong pressure shower was incredible after hiking all day. The view of the ocean was gorgeous, the staff was wonderful and so helpful, and the nearby restaurants were inviting and delicious. Would highly recommend staying here!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Russell

Great location but very basic room. Parking was a challenge and far away up the hill.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Bonnie

We enjoyed our 3 nights in Corniglia. We hiked to Vernazza. We took a boat trip to see all the 5 villages. An excellent time.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Daniel

The staff was extremely helpful with planning 5Terre activities. Free breakfast on the terrace below our room was wonderful. I would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Tasha

The hosts were absolutely amazing. Super super nice. Bed was very comfortable. The free breakfast was awesome.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2025

Josefin

Hard to find the hotel and breakfast is not good. Otherwise ok,

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2025

Kristine

Nice room but extra work to get to Corniglia

To be clear, this was a lovely hotel room with partial view of the sea in a quieter Cinque Terre town. The staff were helpful. The sofa made into a bed for our kids and there was a table to sit at in the room. Overall the room itself was nice.

There were few negatives about the hotel/room itself. New towels weren't provided daily except for an extra cost-not a big deal to us. Breakfast didn't start until 8:30 and was quite basic anyway, so if it's a hot day I would recommend hike early, skip this breakfast, and eat later at whatever town you hike to. It was far too hot during our stay to wait until 9 AM to begin a hike.

The biggest negative for the hotel was the difficulty getting to Corniglia during peak tourist season in very hot weather. While there is a bus to get up the hill and comes every ~20 minutes, it was often too full to get on, leaving us to wait for the next bus (especially difficult if you are trying to get luggage on this crowded bus). There is no shade to wait in for the bus by the train station. We were absolutely drenched with sweat by the time we arrived at the top of the hill, and then had to drag our suitcases through a busy passage way and up a few steps to get to the hotel once at the top. We avoided going up and down the hill more than once a day, although my kids really like swimming at Monterosso and Manarola. If it's not peak tourist season, not super hot, or you have minimal luggage, staying in Corniglia would be fine.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

matthew

Beautiful view, lovely staff

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Maria

Large, very nice room and lovely balcony (we were in the room Azurro). Good choices and plenty of food for breakfast, (only thing was that it started at 08.15.. if you wanted an earlier start to the day..) Very helpful staff, the breakfast girl as well as by messages helping out with discount code for the cinque terre card. Fridge in room, nice wine glasses, local wine in room to buy. There are stairs, several, also several steps down to breakfast, just good to know! Also, unfortunately loud music from the bar each night until after 10 pm… The shower was also very tiny, and not very practical.. But overall we loved the amazing view and comfortable room alot!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2025

Rodney

Clean and quaint accommodation with friendly staff, nice breakfast and central location. The bathroom (especially the shower) was a tight fit, but overall, the accommodation was a great value.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Joe

Great rustic B&B. Wonderful staff. Quaint and comfortable. You pay for the location not for the trappings. Rustic somewhat basic room but very comfortable. The location is excellent.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

Carina

Det var ett fint rum, dock var havsutsikten knapp. Vi såg en lite liten den hav från balkongen som för övrigt var fin i kvällssolen

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Debra

We stayed for the second time, this time for 12 nights. The hiking is fantastic. The room was great and the bed very comfortable. Staff are lovely. Breakfast is very good. Very many good restaurants nearby with excellent food. Excellent outdoor bar with delicious cocktails and sea view. And a lovely little cat!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Ashley

Wonderful

Enjoyed our 3 nights very much. Fabulous location and views

The room did however have a slightly bad smell (dampness maybe) and the lady who served us breakfast on 17th April wasn’t very friendly. She didn’t smile and didn’t make us feel very welcome. We felt we were a nuisance being there for breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Emily

Il Magàn - Cinque Terre was a hidden gem in Corniglia. We had a nice room with a bed and pull-out sofa, a table and chairs, and French doors looking out to an amazing view. The bathroom and shower were small but sufficient. Breakfast was included and there were plenty of options for all appetites. The food and coffee were delicious.

Corniglia is a challenging town from the standpoint of distance uphill from the train station. There is a bus that takes passengers from the train station to the town, but it is not regular. You need the Chinque Terre pass in order to ride the bus. The pass covers the train, bus and even bathrooms so one should get the pass.

The area around the inn was great - a mix of shops, bars and restaurants. We felt like a part of the community for the two nights we were there. A half a block from the inn was an overlook allowing for stunning views of sunsets.

We found that we loved being in Corniglia and staying at Il Magàn - Cinque Terre.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Gianni

Beautiful room with a nice view. Service was great and breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Shalynn

The perfect spot in a beautiful village. 10/10 recommend for your stay in corniglia.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

William Cameron

Found it to be very comfortable clean well decorated with beautiful view off balcony

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Lovely boutique hotel

Stayed 4 nights, perfect location for hiking all the Cinque Terre trails or just visting by train. Staff were so kind and breakfast included was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Virginia

It was a last-minute decision to spend a night in Cornelia. This is the town which is UP a big road/hill to get there but if you are patient you get a shuttle to the top then drag your bag up the road to the Bar to check in. The rest is HEAVEN!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2024

Martin and s jane

Room location and size were great. Bathroom very tiny. Check in at bar next does a breeze. People very friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Douglas

Beautiful balcony

The check in was at the bar across the street and was quick and easy. The room was comfy and our balcony was a delight - a small table with two chairs and a view of the sea. Breakfast is simple and tasty, though limited. Keep in mind what other reviews have said about the tiny showers. If you are large this may not be the place for you. The shower is 2feet by 2 feet and the opening to enter and exit about 15 inches wide. One thing I wished for was a hot pot or microwave- there was no way to heat up water. All said, we loved our stay here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Kevin

Amazing views and comfortable space

The room was large and comfortable. We had an amazing view of the water. The online pictures were very accurate. We had large glass doors opening out to a beautiful view and we left them open all night to enjoy the fresh air. The complimentary breakfast was quite good with a diverse menu. I would enjoy staying here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Timothy

Loved my stay here! Had a balcony with an amazing view of the water. Highly recommend!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Olivier

The view is amazing. This is well-located an close to everything.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2024

Debra

Beautiful town. We stayed six nights for hiking and would definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2024

Jing

Nice breakfast view.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Daniel

Chambre d'hôte très agréable au coeur du joli village de Corniglia, jolie terrasse pour le petit déjeuner

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2023

Melissa

We stayed at Il Magàn for four nights and used it as a base to hike to the other towns. The view from the room is amazing, it is cool and cosy, but with enough room for the three of us. The bathroom is tiny, especially the shower, so if you like a spacious bathroom, maybe this is not for you. The bar La Scuna, attached to the property is just downstairs and has the most incredible view to watch the sun set over the coast. Food and drinks were great too. We loved our time here, and really loved the little town of Corniglia. Would definitely stay here again, hopefully we will before too long!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2023

Lori

Small Village Paradise

Great place to stay. We really liked this village - seemed more laid back than some of the others which was perfect for us. The room is clean and private. We loved having a snack and wine outside on the patio with a sea view. The breakfast in the morning is outstanding. Hike the trail and go wine tasting nearby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2023

Heidi

Lovely stay

The room was clean and had a small terrace with a view to the sea. I enjoyed my stay very much.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2023

Stephen

Unique setting. Cobblestone street that was only available to foot traffic. Convenient location to cafe and restaurant choices. Shuttle bus to the train station was close. Room was spacious. The shower was tiny and a challenge for a larger person. Accessibility for people with mobility challenges would be a major barrier. The views were tremendous. Breakfast each morning on the deck had a view of the hills next to the sea.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2023

Kimberly S

Lovely room and view

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2023

Eduardo

awesome place, nice views, excellent internet (not expected(.
Best of 5 cities to stay in Cinque Terre

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2023

Joe

Freindly staff nice room with beautiful view

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2023

jamie

It would be nice to know how very desolate this town is in off season. Better to stay in la spezia and just take train in for the day. Definitely not worth staying in off season. Also it is not in Vernazza. Address says Vernazza but it is corneligia. You have to take a bus up the hill to get to this place. If you miss the bus, u have to walk like 40 flights of stairs striaght up a hill.

Not for elderly, super small shower no big man can fit in the door, stairs all the way walk, weak lady can't carry luggage, no one at entry to help, no English speaking in town, no magnify mirror bathroom, no working outlet, no American adapter, little breakfast, Broken toilet seat, no coffee maker, sometimes broken toilet, town is shut down off season. Don't stay anywhere other than LA spezia in off season

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2022

Manfred

Served it’s purpose; relatively low cost; friendly host.

The “Verde” room was a large multi-purpose room, great for two people. The bathroom - shower / toilet was incredibly tight - could not bend over in shower, it was only 2’square, and your knees hit the shower stall when on the toilet. Breakfast was delicious, but not served until bistro across the way opened up at 8:15 am. As early birds, waiting for our morning coffee was rough! A kettle and coffee / tea in the room would have been a nice addition to the refrigerator.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2022

Seth M.

Amazing stay with incredible view

This B&B was amazing—a quiet little street with the associated restaurant and bar directly across from us! Our room was such a delight—comfortable bed, large bathroom, beautiful balcony with room for 2 to enjoy a drink with an incredible view of the harbor.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Gorgeous view

Corniglia is beautiful. Easy to use as a base to explore rest of Cinque Terre. Check-in was very convenient at the bar across the street. The view from the apartment is gorgeous. Restaurants all over the place and not too crowded with tourists.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2022

Ashley

Perfect location, easy to get to with breakfast included. Only complaint: The shower was extremely small and the hot water was not consistent. However I would stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2022

RONALD

Il Magan offered a quaint and lovely apartment with a recently refurbished bathroom. The staff was so nice and welcoming and allowed us to store our luggage after we checked out so we could hike the Cinque Terre. We can't wait to return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2021

Anthony

Clean room with a good view in the small / beautiful city of Corniglia. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2021

Thomas

Cozy rooms in the heart of the Cinque Terre

Il Magàn is a little house with four rooms in the center of Corniglia, one of the Cinque Terre. It is connected to a bar and restaurant, and you will get your breakfast on a terrace overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Our room also had a balcony facing the ocean, the room was cosy and the service excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2021

Jeffrey

Great Quite Hotel

Very nice hotel. Quite room overlooking part of the village and the beautiful sea. The bed was very comfortable, the best so far in Italy that we have slept on. The room was clean, recently remodeled and quite. There was a little refrigerator too. The breakfast was good as well. It was served at the adjoining restaurant outside under umbrellas overlooking the water. Checkin was smooth and everyone was helpful. Most if not all the people we encountered spoke English. Would absolutely recommend this hotel and would there again. We parked our car at the La Spezzia train station and road the train into Corniglia. Would recommend doing that as parking is very limited. Trains and buses are easy to navigate.

Partner