With five beautiful towns to choose from, deciding where to stay in Cinque Terre can be confusing. The tiny, cliffside villages with colorful houses look like they’ve leaped straight off a postcard and you’ll want to stay in every one of them. Cinque Terre has a wow factor that even rivals the Amalfi Coast and is popular for its “five villages hike” attracting visitors from around the world.

Of course, Italy is full of beautiful cities and places yet Cinque Terre has a unique, captivating hold over visitors. We’ve compiled a guide to where to stay in Cinque Terre, Italy where we’ll cover the best Cinque Terre hotels for each area, including luxury hotels, mid-range, budget, and apartment rentals.