Must-see hotels in Italy

  • Casa Rubini

    Paestum

    So authentically ‘olde’ is this rustic inn within sight of the Paestum ruins, you can almost imagine that Da Vinci was a recent guest. Attic-like rooms…

  • Albergo Bellavista

    Lake Iseo

    The very friendly Paolo and his family run this comfortable spotless hotel in Siviano, on the northwest side of the lake. Rooms have sweeping views, and…

  • Josephus

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Incorporating historical furniture from the original farmhouse along with beautiful contemporary design and the wool and wood of the region, these…

  • Hotel Locarno

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    With its stained-glass doors and rattling cage-lift, this 1925 hotel is an art nouveau classic – the kind of place Agatha Christie's famous detective…

  • NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina

    Turin

    Overlooking one of Turin's most beautiful squares, this sprawling property occupies a 17th-century building, once the Albergo di Virtù, a Savoy charitable…

  • Battistero Residenza d'Epoca

    Pistoia

    This stylish guesthouse in a 13th-century town house is the fabulous joint creation of a local coffee roaster and a baker. Nine comfortable rooms and four…

  • Il Giardino delle Aloe

    Western Sicily

    Only 200m by footpath from Grotta Perciata beach, this family-friendly agriturismo is beautifully landscaped, with lush lawns, herb gardens and desert…

  • Grand Hotel Quisisana

    Capri

    The Quisisana is Capri’s most prestigious address, just a few espadrille-clad steps from Piazza Umberto I. A slumber palace since the 19th century, it’s a…

  • Palazzo Carletti

    Montepulciano

    Occupying the piano nobile (main floor) of an 18th-century palazzo on Montepulciano's major pedestrian thoroughfare, this elegant option offers three…

  • L'Albereta

    Lake Iseo

    This country estate, sheathed in creeping ivy, has been converted into luxury Relais & Châteaux digs. Set on a rise overlooking the surrounding…

  • B&B Mara

    Cetara

    For a quiet, private and very comfortable B&B with a full-on Cetarese flavour, opt for Mara’s place, a sparkling and characterful little abode located in…

  • Hotel Danieli

    Venice

    As eccentric and luxurious as Venice itself, the Danieli has attracted bohemians, minor royalty and their millionaire lovers for more than a century. The…

  • La Casa degli Archi

    Southern Tuscany

    These apartment rentals, sleeping between two and six guests across three properties, make great bases for those visiting the region. Casa degli Archi is…

  • Hotel Villa Cipressi

    Lake Como

    Most Como villas are either opulent palaces used as Bond film locations or second homes for people like George Clooney, but at the Cipressi, for a not…

  • Hotel Carmine

    Marsala

    This lovely hotel in a converted 16th-century monastery has elegant rooms, with original blue-and-gold maiolica tiles, stone walls, antique furniture and…

  • Hotel Flora

    Venice

    Down a lane from glitzy Calle Larga XXII Marzo, this ivy-covered retreat quietly outclasses brash designer neighbours with its delightful tearoom and…

  • Ercole di Amalfi Bed & Breakfast

    Amalfi

    You can catch a lemon on your breakfast plate at this hillside B&B on the road to Agerola, with a rustic terrace sheltered by trellises and fanned by sea…

  • Montebelli Agriturismo & Country Hotel

    Southern Tuscany

    A country-club feel prevails on this sprawling biodynamic wine and olive-oil estate 7km north of Vetulonia. The facilities are sensational: tennis court,…

  • Roma Hassler

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Surmounting the Spanish Steps, the historic Hassler is a byword for old-school luxury. A long line of VIPs have stayed here, enjoying the ravishing views…

  • Pensione Aquilone

    Stromboli

    Convenience and a peaceful location come together at this cheerful, long-established guesthouse tucked away above Stromboli's main drag, just west of the…

  • Dopa Hostel

    Bologna

    Barely a kilometre from the train station, this stylish hostel, the baby of detail-oriented owner Paris, features all manner of recycled design touches …

  • Dammusi Sciuvechi

    Pantelleria

    Surrounded by olive trees, vineyards and distant sea views, this secluded resort in Pantelleria's western highlands is a perfect place to get away from it…

  • Capofaro

    Salina

    Immerse yourself in luxury at this five-star boutique resort surrounded by well-tended Malvasia vineyards, halfway between Santa Marina and Malfa. Sharp…

  • La Sirenetta Park Hotel

    Stromboli

    This whitewashed, terraced complex opposite Ficogrande's black-sand beach was Stromboli's first-ever hotel – the current owner's father counted Ingrid…

  • Agritur il Tempo delle Mele

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Adventurous-spirited, well-travelled owner Fabiana and her husband Michele run this lovely B&B overlooking the Val di Sole's orchards. Modern, spacious…

  • Il Palazzetto

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Something of a secret retreat, this luxury four-room hotel in a 16th-century palazzo treats guests to beautifully appointed doubles with classical decor…

  • Albergo Milano

    Lake Como

    In the middle of Varenna on the pedestrian main street (well, lane), hillside Albergo Milano opens onto a terrace with magnificent lake vistas. Most of…

  • Azzurretta B&B

    Lecce

    Tullio runs this arty B&B located in a historic palazzo. Of the four rooms, ask for the large double with a balcony, wooden floors and vaulted ceiling…

  • Palazzo Rollo

    Lecce

    This tastefully restored 17th-century palazzo – the Rollo family seat for more than 200 years – makes a delightful base from which to explore Lecce. The…

  • Médousa Suites

    Taormina

    Set above a stylish garden bar-restaurant, these five high-end suites offer an on-point mix of oak panels, linen curtains, Milanese sofas and contemporary…

  • La Locanda di Gino

    Abruzzo

    Above the Ristorante Gino, one of Sulmona's best, this handsome family-run locanda (inn) has two double and two quadruple rooms. Cappuccino-coloured wood,…

  • Shalai

    Mount Etna

    After a day tackling Etna, retreat to this luxe spa hotel. Softly lit and in muted shades, the hotel's 13 rooms are minimalist and contemporary, with…

  • La Casa sul Lago

    Lago Trasimeno

    Housed in a big ivy-clad building about 50m from the lakeshore, this top hostel scores across the board. It has beds in dorms and attractive hotel-quality…

  • Foresteria Un Posto a Milano

    Milan

    Check in to this rustic 'farmhouse' in downtown Milan. Four comfortable rooms offer simply styled accommodation with distressed walls and functional…

  • B&B Sunshine

    Calabria

    Brilliant ocean views combine with friendly service from host Antonio at this sparkling hillside B&B around halfway between Chianalea and Scilla town…

  • Hotel Modigliani

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Run by Italian writer Marco and musician Giulia, this three-star hotel is all about attention to detail. Twenty-three modern rooms sport a soothing, taupe…

  • Hotel Lungarno

    Oltrarno

    Languishing splendidly on the Arno, this five-star hotel is a privileged riverside address with prime views of Ponte Vecchio. Celebrated Florentine…

  • Villa Arabella

    The Italian Lakes

    This elegant patrician house belongs to Paul and Arabella Lizioli. There are just three bedrooms decked out in elegant country style, all with stunning…

  • Hotel Oasi

    Panarea

    Blue-and-white-clad rooms surround a green oasis of palm trees with a geothermally heated pool and views up to Punta del Corvo at this centrally located…

  • Hotel de la Ville

    The Italian Lakes

    Monza’s most historic hotel sits opposite the park and the Villa Reale and envelopes guests in its warm oak-pannelled interiors. Charming service, formal…

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