Bordighera is easy to explore on foot, but the area you stay in shapes your trip. If you arrive by train or want the sea on your doorstep, choose the centre between the station and the Lungomare Argentina. For a hotel with a spa and pool, look at the seafront and the Arziglia. For gardens and peace there is Via Romana; for atmosphere, Bordighera Alta, which is a restricted traffic zone all year round.
Here you will find a quick comparison of the hotels, the areas with their pros and cons, and a short profile of each place: where it is, what it really offers and its guest score on Booking (checked in October 2026). At the end: parking, trains and frequently asked questions.
Hotels in Bordighera: quick comparison
| Place to stay | Where | Why choose it | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel del Mare ★★★★★ | on the sea at the Arziglia, about 2 km from the centre | spa, saltwater pool, private beach | free |
| Hotel Parigi & Spa ★★★★ | Lungomare Argentina, seafront | private beach with loungers included, spa | paid garage |
| Hotel Piccolo Lido ★★★ | Lungomare Argentina, beachfront | sea-view balconies, 5 minutes’ walk from the centre | private |
| Hotel Villa Elisa & Spa ★★★ | Via Romana, about 500 m from the centre | heated pool, garden, spa | private |
| Hotel Villa Miki ★★★ | about 300 m from the beach | highest score (9.1), family rooms | private |
| Gold Hotel ★★★ | about 300 m from the beach | highly rated breakfast, bike hire | private |
| Hotel Lucciola ★★★ | about 500 m from the beach | garden, 24-hour reception | free |
| Hotel Astoria ★★★ | period villa in a quiet area | panoramic terrace over the sea | private |
| Hotel Regina Margherita ★★ | Via Regina Margherita | simple, over a thousand reviews | private |
| Bordighera Suite Apartments | in the centre, near the beach | apartments with a terrace for a week by the sea | private |
Scores are from guests on Booking.com, October 2026. “Private” means the hotel has its own parking: always ask whether it costs extra and needs booking. Links to Booking are affiliate links: if you book through them we earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
Where to stay in Bordighera: the areas
Centre and station
The station is in the heart of town, a few steps from the sea, on the Genoa–Ventimiglia line: Sanremo is about ten minutes by train, Ventimiglia five to ten, and from there you continue into France. Around it are the shopping streets, the covered market and restaurants, and the beach is a few minutes’ walk away. It is the most practical area without a car or for day trips. The downside is traffic and train noise in rooms facing the street: ask for a room at the back or on the sea side.
Lungomare Argentina and the Capo
The Lungomare Argentina is a pedestrian promenade of over two kilometres between the Capo and Rattaconigli beach, lined with palms, pines and beach clubs. Staying here means walking to the beach without the car and strolling at sunset. Towards the Capo, the rocks of Sant’Ampelio are perfect for snorkelling. Sea-view rooms go first and summer prices rise: book early. It also works well for families, as no cars use the promenade.
Bordighera Alta
The medieval village on the Capo hill, enclosed by walls, is the most atmospheric area: alleys, arches, the square of Santa Maria Maddalena church and, in the evening, restaurant tables in the small squares. Here you mostly find holiday rentals in old houses, often with stairs and no lift. Since 2022 Bordighera Alta has been a restricted traffic zone 24 hours a day, all year: you can only drive in with a permit, and the blue-line parking around the village is paid all year until 11 pm. Before booking, ask where to leave the car.
Via Romana and the villas
Via Romana is the street of 19th-century villas and hotels built by the English, with the Bicknell Museum and large gardens. It is the quietest and most elegant part of Bordighera: from the stretch near the centre, the sea and station are a few minutes’ walk away; from the villas further west, allow a little more. You will find historic hotels, residences with gardens and apartments in period buildings. Ideal for peace, long stays and, in winter, the mild climate that drew Northern European travellers for a century.
Arziglia and the hills
East of the Capo, past the harbour, the Arziglia is more residential, with a small free beach and a few large seafront hotels: handy if you travel by car. In the hills behind town, along Via dei Colli and towards Sasso, there are holiday homes and villas with gardens, olive trees and sea views. These are the quietest areas, but a car is almost essential: town buses 10 and 11 run on weekdays only. Check that the property has parking and how steep the road is.
Recommended hotels in Bordighera
We picked hotels in town that are well rated by their guests and have something that sets them apart. For each one you will find who it suits and the drawback to know before booking.
Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa ★★★★★
Via Portico della Punta 34 · Booking score 8.5 from 435 reviews
Bordighera’s five-star hotel stands in a large seafront garden at the Arziglia. It has a heated saltwater pool, a spa with sauna and steam room, a private beach and several restaurants; almost all rooms have a sea-view balcony or terrace. The choice for a relaxing stay without moving around. The drawback is the location: the centre is about 2 km away, so evenings in town need a car or taxi.
Hotel Parigi & Spa ★★★★
Lungomare Argentina 16/18 · Booking score 7.9 from 381 reviews
Right on the Lungomare Argentina, five minutes’ walk from the centre. Its strong point is the private beach with loungers and umbrellas included in your stay; it also has a wellness centre, a restaurant and rooms with balconies facing the sea or the hills. It is family-run. Its score is lower than other hotels on this list: read recent reviews for the room type you choose. The garage costs extra.
Hotel Piccolo Lido ★★★
Lungomare Argentina 2 · Booking score 8.6 from 591 reviews
Facing the beach at the start of the Lungomare Argentina, five minutes’ walk from the centre. Many rooms have a sea-view balcony; there is a Mediterranean restaurant and a buffet breakfast. The best compromise between the sea and the centre. Book sea-view rooms early.
Hotel Villa Elisa & Spa ★★★
Via Romana 70 · Booking score 9.0 from 321 reviews
A villa on Via Romana, about 500 metres from the centre, with a lemon garden, a heated pool and a wellness area with sauna and steam room. In summer breakfast is served in the garden. Staff can arrange transfers to Nice airport and hiking or mountain-bike trips. It is not on the sea: the beach is a few minutes’ walk away.
Hotel Villa Miki ★★★
Via Lagazzi 14 · Booking score 9.1 from 315 reviews
The highest score among Bordighera’s hotels. A hotel with a garden and terrace about 300 metres from the beach, with private parking, family rooms and bike hire. A good base for families and couples who want somewhere quiet near the sea. Book early in high season.
Gold Hotel ★★★
Via Cesare Balbo 7 · Booking score 8.7 from 451 reviews
About 300 metres from the beach, with a terrace, bar and private parking. Guests especially praise the breakfast. You can hire bikes and book an airport transfer. Only some rooms have a balcony: if it matters to you, ask when booking.
Hotel Lucciola ★★★
Via Regina Margherita 49 · Booking score 8.5 from 860 reviews
A three-star hotel with a garden, terrace and free parking. The beach is about 500 metres away. Reception is open 24 hours and there is room service. It suits travellers arriving by car. Rooms overlook the garden, not the sea.
Hotel Astoria ★★★
Via Torquato Tasso 2 · Booking score 8.1 from 416 reviews
A hotel in a period villa in a quiet area near Villa Regina Margherita. It has a large panoramic terrace over the sea and the coast as far as France, two reading rooms and rooms with balconies. Views vary – sea, garden or hills – so ask which you will get. Free Wi-Fi is in the lobby.
Hotel Regina Margherita ★★
Via Regina Margherita 34 · Booking score 8.6 from 1,027 reviews
A simple hotel with a bar and private parking, widely reviewed and well rated. Rooms have a private bathroom and TV; family rooms are available. A sensible choice for a stopover or a weekend, when price and parking matter more than extras.
Other hotels in Bordighera
- Hotel Elandra (★, Via Vittorio Emanuele 61, score 8.3): simple, right in the centre. Parking is not listed among its services.
- Hotel Piccolo Paradiso (★★★, Lungomare Marconi, score 7.6): on the sea towards Vallecrosia, about 1.5 km from the centre, with free parking and studios with a kitchenette.
- Hotel Riviera Belsoggiorno and Hotiday Bordighera (★★★, Via Bel Soggiorno, scores 7.5 and 7.6): seasonal pool and free parking, but about 2 km from the beach.
Apartments and holiday rentals
For a week by the sea with family or friends, an apartment gives you more space and freedom with meals, and often a terrace or garden. In high season many are let by the week only. B&Bs and guesthouses are few and family-run: good for a weekend or a stopover between Liguria and France.
Featured · Holiday apartments
Bordighera Suite Apartments
Seven holiday apartments in central Bordighera, close to the beach and about five minutes from the station. All of them have a terrace and private parking, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a washing machine, fibre Wi-Fi, a smart TV and covered storage for bikes. They are a good fit for a week by the sea with family or friends: arrive by car, leave it parked and do everything on foot.
- Two double bedrooms, up to 4 guests: Mediterraneo, Parrots & Palms (each bedroom with its own bathroom), La Maison du Monde and Le Grand Bleu, with south-facing terraces over a palm garden.
- For groups of up to 6: the Attico con vista penthouse, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a panoramic terrace facing the hills.
- For couples (up to 4 with the sofa bed): Pepe Nero and The Green Corner, facing west, with the sunset from the terrace.
Book directly on their website with no booking fees, or ask for a quote.
Prices and when to book
July and August are the most expensive and busiest months. Also book early for Easter and for the dates of the Sanremo Festival, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Monte-Carlo Masters, when the whole area fills up. Spring and autumn are the best time for prices and temperatures, and thanks to the mild climate (around 10 °C on average in January) winter also works for a long stay. Always compare the final price: any tourist tax, breakfast and parking can change the total a lot.
Parking, trains and getting around
By car
Leave the A10 motorway at Bordighera and you are in the centre within minutes. According to the latest published rules, blue-line parking is paid all year during the day and, from 15 June to 15 September, until 11 pm. The largest car parks are in Piazza Eroi della Libertà and Piazzale Raoul Zaccari. A hotel with parking is worth a lot, especially in summer. All the details are in our guide to parking in Bordighera.
Without a car
Bordighera is one of the best bases on the Riviera di Ponente if you don’t drive. The station is in the centre. Bus line 2 runs every 15–20 minutes on weekdays between Ventimiglia and Sanremo. Line 10 goes up to Sasso and Seborga, on weekdays only. From Nice by train you change at Ventimiglia: allow one hour to one hour and a quarter. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d’Azur, about 58 kilometres away.
Staying near Bordighera
If you can’t find a room in town or want something different, there are alternatives a few minutes away. Sanremo, 12 kilometres away, has a much wider choice and the seaside cycle path. Ventimiglia, five kilometres away, is handy if you often go to France, with trains to Menton, Monaco and Nice. Inland, Dolceacqua, Apricale and Seborga have B&Bs and stone houses in the villages, perfect for peace and quiet if you have a car. Everything to see in town is in our Bordighera guide; for the surrounding area read the guide to the Riviera dei Fiori.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Bordighera?
The centre between the station and the Lungomare Argentina, if you want to do everything on foot and travel by train. Via Romana for peace, Bordighera Alta for atmosphere, the Arziglia for seafront hotels with a spa.
Which hotels in Bordighera are on the sea?
On the Lungomare Argentina, Hotel Parigi, with a private beach, and Hotel Piccolo Lido. At the Arziglia, the Grand Hotel del Mare, with a pool and private beach. Towards Vallecrosia, on the Lungomare Marconi, Hotel Piccolo Paradiso.
Which hotels have a pool?
The Grand Hotel del Mare (heated saltwater pool) and Hotel Villa Elisa (heated pool in the garden). Hotel Riviera Belsoggiorno and Hotiday have a seasonal pool, but they are about 2 km from the beach.
Which hotels have parking?
Almost all hotels on the list have private parking, but it often costs extra and must be booked. The Grand Hotel del Mare and Hotel Lucciola list it as free; at Hotel Parigi the garage is paid.
Can you stay in Bordighera Alta with a car?
The village is a restricted traffic zone 24 hours a day all year, and you can only drive in with a permit. Ask your accommodation where to park: around the village, blue-line parking is paid all year until 11 pm.
Is Bordighera a good base without a car?
Yes: the station is in the centre, trains to Sanremo and Ventimiglia are frequent and bus line 2 runs every 15–20 minutes on weekdays. For the inland villages you need the weekday buses or a car.
Is Bordighera a good base for Monaco and Nice?
Yes. Monaco is about 32 km away, 35–45 minutes by car on the motorway. Nice is one hour to one hour and a quarter by train, changing at Ventimiglia. Allow more time in summer and at rush hour.
Hotel or apartment in Bordighera?
For a weekend or a stopover, a hotel. For a week by the sea with the family, an apartment, ideally with a terrace and parking.