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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Erice
Communal spaces at this atmospheric historic house are filled with tiled beams, marble fireplaces, intriguing art, knick-knacks and antiques. The bedrooms…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Calabria
Named for a nearby 16th-century monastery, Colloreto is in a gorgeous remote rural setting amid rolling hills. Rooms are comfortable, old-fashioned…
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;…
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…
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…
Naples
Facing yacht-packed Borgo Marinaro, the refreshed Excelsior is replete with marble columns, dark limousines and apartment-sized fin-de-siècle rooms with…
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…
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…
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…
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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