Must-see hotels in Italy

  • Antico Hotel Roma

    Syracuse

    Within steps of Piazza del Duomo, this pretty, pink-hued palazzo offers rooms of varying appeal; deluxe rooms with wood-beamed ceilings and patterned…

  • Casa Marina

    Cagliari

    Casa Marina offers handsome home-style comfort and a super-central location at bargain prices. Just paces from the sights and waterfront, the two roomy,…

  • Seven Hostel

    Sorrento

    Located in an 8th-century former convent surrounded by olive and lemon trees, the hostel has chic rooftop terraces with decking and loungers, weekend live…

  • Hotel Pignatelli Napoli

    Naples

    Cheap yet tasteful, Hotel Pignatelli sits pretty in a restored 15th-century house. Rooms are decorated in a rustic Renaissance style, with wrought-iron…

  • Hotel Arcadia

    Le Marche

    On a quiet lane in the centro storico (historic centre), the Arcadia offers slick three-star comfort at wallet-friendly prices. Rooms sport a contemporary…

  • Hotel Al Castello

    The Veneto

    One of the only hotels in the pedestrianised centre of Bassano is this charming, family-owned pink palazzo. The cosy rooms come in duck-egg blue and the…

  • L'Orso e Il Mare

    Palau

    Pietro gives his guests a genuinely warm welcome at this two-room B&B, just steps from Piazza Fresi. The spacious rooms sport cool blue-and-white colour…

  • Albergo degli Artisti

    Ferrara

    Ferrara’s most economical option, run by a doting ex-Yugoslavian, offers 20 immaculate rooms at an unbeatable price on a back alley within a five-minute…

  • Albergo Stella

    Abruzzo

    Compact family-run hotel in Sulmona’s historic centre that has kept up with the trends, with subtle style accents in its large minimalist rooms. The real…

  • La Fattoria di Tatti

    Southern Tuscany

    A stately Tuscan farmhouse positioned at the summit of the hilltop village of Tatti, 25km southeast of Massa Marittima, this excellent choice offers eight…

  • Baglio Pollicarini

    Enna

    This splendid agriturismo is housed in a 17th-century convent near the Lago di Pergusa. The monks' cells have long since been converted into comfortable…

  • Hotel Duca d’Alba

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    This appealing four-star hotel in the heart of the Monti action has 27 small but charming rooms. Some rooms have traditional decor and others have been…

  • La Locanda di Pietracupa

    Chianti

    It's difficult to access inexpensive accommodation in Chianti, so the four rooms at this inn come as a wonderful surprise. Though at the budget end of the…

  • Hotel Figl

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Affable staff and a busy downstairs bar lend this place a home-away-from-home feel. Mod-Euro rooms are sleek but also fabulously cosy and look out over a…

  • Hotel Nido dell'Aquila

    Abruzzo

    One of a handful of hotels near the funivia (cable car) base station in Fonte Cerreto, the Nido looks a little dated from the outside, but is slick and…

  • Hotel Ranuimüllerhof

    The Dolomites

    At the edge of a meadow with idylllc Dolomites views, this family-run hotel greets guests with bright and spacious wood-clad rooms with balconies. A host…

  • Relais Parallelo 41

    Vieste

    This small B&B in an updated palazzo in the midst of the old town has five renovated rooms decorated with hand-painted ceilings, luxurious beds and super…

  • Hotel Relais dell'Orologio

    Pisa

    Something of a honeymoon venue, Pisa's dreamy five-star hotel occupies a tastefully restored 14th-century fortified tower housed in a quiet backstreet…

  • Hotel Palazzo del Corso

    Gallipoli

    It's worth forking out a bit extra for this beautiful town hotel, if you fancy a bit of luxury. The rooms are furnished distinctively enough to avoid…

  • Hotel La Locanda

    Volterra

    It may appear old-fashioned, but this family-owned hotel on the town's main drag has plenty of attributes to attract the modern traveller. Rooms are…

  • La Superba

    Genoa

    This lovingly cared-for, well-equipped place at a bargain price has rooms spread over the two top floors of an old palazzo. Top-floor rooms have pretty…

  • Locanda Terenzi

    Southern Tuscany

    The view from this comfortable accommodation option on the Terenzi wine estate is quite lovely – row after row of vines arranged on the hillside running…

  • Hotel San Domenico

    Erice

    The most comfortable rooms in town are to be found at this immaculately kept, family-run hotel. The best of the bunch, room 301, has its own panoramic…

  • Hotel Elimo

    Erice

    Communal spaces at this atmospheric historic house are filled with tiled beams, marble fireplaces, intriguing art, knick-knacks and antiques. The bedrooms…

  • Antico Maniero Palinuro

    Cilento Coast

    Located in a stone mansion with a gorgeous terrace and sweeping sea views, Antico Maniero Palinuro features unashamedly romantic rooms – with drapes, lace…

  • B&B La Magnolia

    Orvieto

    A short hop from the Duomo, this lovely B&B makes a handy base for the historic centre. It's a relaxed set-up with four light-filled rooms and three…

  • Fabio Massimo Design Hotel

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    Easily walkable from Ottaviano-San Pietro metro station, this design hotel is convenient as well as modestly stylish. From the 4th-floor reception and…

  • Hostel Pisa Tower

    Pisa

    This super-friendly hostel occupies a suburban villa a couple of minutes' walk from Piazza dei Miracoli. It's bright and cheery, with colourful decor,…

  • Relais Palazzo Taverna

    Centro Storico

    Housed in a 15th-century palazzo, this small boutique hotel is just off Via dei Coronari, an elegant cobbled street north of Piazza Navona. Its decent…

  • Brera Apartments

    Milan

    These 40 super stylish apartments dotted around Brera, San Babila and Porta Garibaldi are decorated with the design-conscious in mind: sleek wooden floors…

  • Hotel Gabbiano Azzurro

    Northeastern Sardinia

    Overlooking the aquamarine waters of Spiaggia Terza, the Gabbiano Azzurro is a big, anonymous hotel. But that shouldn’t put you off, as the benefits are…

  • Agriturismo Colloreto

    Calabria

    Named for a nearby 16th-century monastery, Colloreto is in a gorgeous remote rural setting amid rolling hills. Rooms are comfortable, old-fashioned…

  • PoggioBa

    Southern Tuscany

    If you're after a hefty dose of Tuscan tranquillity, this is the place to come. Only 3km from Sovana, PoggioBa offers two rooms with private entrances;…

  • Albergo Maccotta

    Trapani

    In the hospitality trade since the 1950s, the Maccotta family – originally from the island of Pantelleria – runs this small three-star hotel with love and…

  • Hotel Noris

    Ischia

    This place has a great price and a great position within easy strolling distance of the Ponte sights. Comfortable, decent-sized rooms are decked out in…

  • Eurostars Hotel Excelsior

    Naples

    Facing yacht-packed Borgo Marinaro, the refreshed Excelsior is replete with marble columns, dark limousines and apartment-sized fin-de-siècle rooms with…

  • Belmonte Hotel

    Mediterranean Coast

    A stone's throw from Favara's central square, this slickly renovated hotel is the best place to stay in town. Rooms are clean and contemporary, and the…

  • Park Hotel Cilento

    Salerno & the Cilento

    An excellent and comfortable family-friendly base for park hikes and coastal trips, located south round the bay from Palinuro. The rooms are plain rather…

  • Al Grappolo d'Oro

    Umbria

    The view across lush, green vineyards from the tree-rimmed pool is soothingly beautiful at this friendly three-star hotel in the centre of town. Rooms are…

  • B&B Porta del Mare

    Elba

    If you like being in the heart of things, the 4th-floor rooms in this elegant town house could work a treat. Three light, bright bedrooms have tall…

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