Hotel Stella is a great affordable option, in the best location to discover the whole Italian riviera! I stayed for five nights, and saw everything from Portofino to Cinque Terre to Sestri Levante. Either a bus, boat, or train was within walking distance of the hotel, and the town of Rapallo itself had quite a bit to offer (one of the better little beaches in the area - only Sestri Levante was better). The staff went out of their way to educate me about the area, and transportation. They spoke perfect English, and were more like airbnb hosts than hotel front desk staff. Beatrice, Alice and Stephano are truly wonderful people, and the hotel was a great find!