The Port Residence

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about The Port Residence? It’s tucked away on Via Enrico Tellini – this quiet residential street that feels worlds away from the tourist chaos, but you’re actually just a five-minute walk from Livorno’s historic center. I mean, you can still hear the distant hum of the port (this is Italy’s third-largest port city, after all), but it’s more like a gentle backdrop than anything intrusive.

The building itself has this understated elegance that’s very Italian – no flashy lobby or over-the-top anything, just solid architecture and rooms that feel genuinely comfortable rather than showroom-perfect. Honestly, that 8.2 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed there. The staff actually remembers your name after day one, which is rarer than you’d think, and they’ll give you proper directions to places like the Mercato Centrale instead of just pointing vaguely down the street. The rooms are spacious by European standards – I could actually open my suitcase without rearranging furniture, which felt like a small miracle. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night; you’d expect more noise being so close to the port area, but the street itself is residential enough that you’ll sleep well.

Here’s the thing about Livorno that most people don’t realize – it’s not just a cruise ship stopover. The city has this incredible seafood scene (try the cacciucco, seriously), and from The Port Residence, you’re perfectly positioned to explore it properly. The Quattro Mori area with all the best restaurants is maybe a ten-minute walk, and if you’re into the whole Venetian quarter thing – yeah, Livorno has canals too, just without the crowds – you can easily stroll there after dinner. Plus, and this is key if you’re planning day trips, the train station is close enough that you can actually manage your luggage without breaking a sweat. I did Florence as a day trip and it was completely doable. The hotel’s location just works in that practical, unglamorous way that makes a trip flow better. You’re not fighting through tourist hordes to get home, but you’re not stuck in some suburban nowhere either. It’s the kind of place where you’d actually want to spend a few days exploring Livorno itself – which, honestly, more people should do instead of just rushing off to the Cinque Terre.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $106. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $111. Large Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $135. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $158. Suite with Kitchenette with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $222. One-Bedroom Family Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $234. Two-Bedroom Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $88. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $94. Economy Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• good stay – Anna from Ireland – 12 July 2025 (7/10)

  good location, bed was comfy and staff were very nice. close to busses and bathroom was nice.
  
  What could be improved: very loud, can hear everything outside and everything going on in the building. you can hear gusts moving around everywhere.

• Great for a short stay! – Emma from United Kingdom – 1 July 2025 (7/10)

  Good location, comfortable beds, great shutters @
  & aircon nice staff, easy check in/out.
  
  What could be improved: Not suitable for a long stay but great for night or two.

• Don’t hesitate to book – Robert from United Kingdom – 20 June 2025 (9/10)

  Manager/Reception guy is really good, so helpful. My second stay in 10 days. Perfect again. Really good value and excellent location
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Very good – Renato from Australia – 16 May 2025 (8/10)

  close to the ferries and Matteo was a fantastic host

• Good place to stay near port – Rodney from Netherlands – 2 May 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable room, easy access when arriving late and good communication with host.
  Good location near the port.

• I would definitely – Richard from United States – 15 October 2024 (9/10)

  The staff is superb. Accommodating, helpful, sincere, and willing to go above and beyond. I had a personal matter to attend to, and they went out of their way to help me with it. It was greatly appreciated.
  
  What could be improved: We had the room closest to the front door, and with the hard surfaces, it was a bit noisy in certain hours.

• Stayed for 2 nights, great location and value – Alissa from United Kingdom – 1 October 2024 (9/10)

  location was perfect, very friendly reception thank you

• Superb – Douglas from United Kingdom – 13 September 2024 (9/10)

  Staff were fantastic and the bed was very comfortable

• Superb – Romina from Argentina – 7 September 2024 (9/10)

  The location is perfect. Customer service is more than satisfactory. The rooms are super comfortable. The reception was more than friendly to me and they knew how to answer all my questions immediately

• Convenient hotel located close to port – Christian from Germany – 7 September 2024 (8/10)

  Very good location if you travel by ferry.
  The hotel is located close to the port entrance.
  Renovated room with all you need for a few nights.

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