Orta San Giulio
A red carpet leads you through the front door and regal furniture greets you in the lobby at this 200-year-old lakefront beauty. Sunny yellows and deep…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Trapani
A handy mix of boutique hotel and self-catering apartments, Badia Nuova sports 20 stylish rooms with kitchen – a couple of them even with glam sea view…
Ravello
About as close as you can stay to Ravello's 'millionaires' row' without being a millionaire, the Toro has been a hotel since the late 19th-century; the…
Syracuse
This sophisticated property occupies two adjacent baroque palazzi, the main one channelling Sicily's Arab heritage with its riad-inspired courtyard,…
Ischia
Enjoy a quintessential Italian seaside holiday courtesy of Amerigo and his family at this simple whitewashed apart-hotel. In summer, the family construct…
Naples
White-on-white Nardones 48 serves up seven smart, if slightly worn, mini-apartments in a historic Quartieri Spagnoli building. The five largest apartments…
Umbria
Set in a converted annex of the Palazzo Ducale, this elegant hideaway effortlessly mirrors Gubbio's medieval look with exposed stone walls and rooms…
Western Sicily
This majestic 19th-century resort hotel (1862), 9km north of Mazala on the road to Marsala, makes an excellent base for those seeking tranquility amid…
Praiano
Amid lush gardens that include a vast vegetable plot, this Praiano hotel has an old-fashioned charm with slightly stuffy furniture in the public areas and…
Syracuse
This waterfront 17th-century palazzo was restored by an antique collector. The period lounge is fabulously aristocratic, while the homely rooms blend…
Lake Garda
Located 2km outside Riva, this burnt-orange residence situated amid olive groves and vineyards is a haven for families. Rooms and apartments overlook lush…
Naples
This former marquis' residence is a period blend of gilt-framed portraits, restored original furnishings and elegantly draped curtains. Each room is…
Naples
This gorgeous B&B consists of four rooms with private bathrooms, an enchanting communal terrace and an ethno-chic look melding Neapolitan art with North…
Naples
Known for hosting legends – past guests include Rita Hayworth and Humphrey Bogart – this five-star veteran seduces with its dripping Murano chandeliers,…
Siena
You'll get a true feel for Siena's history in this 13th-century palazzo close to the Campo. Tiled floors, ornate lights and painted ceilings meet tones of…
Southeastern Sicily
In a centrally located, limestone palazzo, petite Hotel Novencento sets a cultured mood with its art tomes, Corbusier chairs and lithographs by the town's…
Western Sicily
Tucked on the high road above Castellammare, this slightly unkempt Greek-styled villa with whitewashed walls and sea-blue wooden shutters is a peaceful…
Sorrento
Although it calls itself a hostel, the Ulisse is about as far from a backpackers' pad as a hiking boot from a stiletto. Most rooms are plush, spacious…
Genoa
A belle-époque dame from the late 19th century, the Grand Savoia has elegantly updated rooms with parquet flooring, high-quality furnishings and black-and…
The Dolomites
It's only 25 minutes south of Brunico, but this stylish black-clad chalet – next to the architect-owner's home – feels deliciously remote. Two pine…
Pisa
This three-star hotel has been in business since 1969 for good reason. Partly tucked in a medieval town house, it fuses vintage charm with no-frills…
The Amalfi Coast
Very handy as you stumble off the Sentiero degli Dei with wobbly legs, Quercia is a delightful B&B in a former hilltop monastery in Nocelle. It comes…
Cremona
A short stroll outside the historic centre, the Hotel Continental is a self-proclaimed 'lifestyle' hotel that pricks your interest with a dynamically…
Mantua
You may well feel like a duke or duchess, lounging around this 15th-century palazzo, delighting in the frescoed ceilings, vast marble fireplaces and…
Abruzzo
Fresh from a 2017 renovation, the rooms at this quietly elegant hotel are doused in pretty yellows and greens, and are spacious by Italian standards…
Naples
The street might be gritty, but this safe, welcoming, family-run hostel more than compensates with its close proximity to Napoli Centrale, plus fantastic…
Modica
Tucked at the end of a Lower Town back street, just above central Corso Umberto, this cyclist-friendly guesthouse features simple, spacious and airy rooms…
Matera
The Gattini is Matera's plushest hotel, located in the former palatial home of the city's most noble family. And if the nobility of yesteryear could see…
Calabria
AKA the Alia Jazz Hotel, this locanda (inn) in Castrovillari offers bungalow-style accommodation in a lush Mediterranean garden. Rooms feature wall murals…
Palermo
Occupying a flouncy palazzo in the heart of the city, BB22 Palace offers chic, contemporary rooms, each with its own style. Top billing goes to the…
Praiano
The 'Green Wave' enjoys a commanding cliffside position overlooking secluded Marina di Praia. The interior is tunnelled into the stone cliff face, which…
Parma
Kick back like Marie Antoinette in regal digs right next to Parma cathedral. Choose from among nine posh and palatial renovated historic suites, 10 modern…
Ancona
Affable hosts Ferruccio and Fabio (along with Ice, their Scottish terrier) greet you with a warm smile at this hilltop B&B. Situated about 10 minutes'…
Piedmont
If you're highly confident in your Alpine skills, set out for the highest rifugio in Europe from the top cable car stop at Punta Indren (3260m). Perched…
Positano
Though more expensive than most hostels, cheerful Brikette is relatively cheap by Positano standards as long as you opt for a dorm. The top-of-the-town…
Val d'Orcia
Part of the historic La Foce estate, this boutique B&B occupies a converted stone farmhouse surrounded by fruit trees, cypresses and a pool terrace with…
Salerno
Within walking distance of just about anywhere worth going to, the modern, if slightly bland, Montestella is on Salerno’s main pedestrian thoroughfare,…
Northwestern Tuscany
Sharpen your map-reading skills: this farmhouse, 8.6km south of Lari, is hidden in the hills at the end of a dirt track. Five rustic-chic rooms feature…
Agriturismo Fattoria Terranova
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Stone floors, dried flowers hanging from heavy wooden beams, and large wine barrels artfully positioned – this great agriturismo is the epitome of rural…
Ravello
Ravello’s reputation for inspiring passion gained infamy in Hotel Rufolo where DH Lawrence is said to have written early drafts of his controversial novel…
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