It would be misleading to describe the Sanctuario as a hotel in the usual sense. They provide basic clean accommodation for large numbers of people visiting this place of pilgrimage to Our Lady. The Sanctuario also attracts walkers from all over the world and there are numerous walking routes in the area. They also provide good food for the large... More

I stayed at the Santuario di Soviore several years ago while visiting the Cinque Terre with my sister. We had a rental car so transportation was not a problem. (I would not recommend staying here without a car since this place is off the beaten track). Although the Santuario is in Monterosso (one of the Cinque Terre) --it is several... More

This convent is situated high above Monterosso, offering a fabulous view of the Mediterranean. The price was very reasonable, at 85 euros ($170 USD) per night plus 43 euros ($86 USD) in booking fees through monasterystays.com. But the plusses pretty much end there. We arrived expecting to be picked up at the train station. Fortunately, the locals informed us that... More