Must-see hotels in Italy

  • Palazzo Scanderbeg

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Suite hotels are a dime a dozen in central Rome, but few are as attractive and comfortable as this boutique offering in a 15th-century palazzo near the…

  • Fattoria Mosè

    Agrigento

    If Agrigento's urban jungle has got you down, head for this authentic organic agriturismo 6km east of the Valley of the Temples. Four suites, six self…

  • Dimora Montegnacco

    Udine

    This charming B&B is housed in a lovely art nouveau building in the city centre. Renovated by the two architect-owners, the three double bedrooms are…

  • Falisia Resort & Spa

    La Costiera Triestina

    This swish hotel has 58 rooms enjoying fabulous views of Portopiccolo's marina and bay. They are decked out like the cabins of an oceanliner with crisp…

  • Novecento

    Venice

    Run by the Romanelli family for more than 50 years, this hotel is a home away from home. Nine individually designed rooms are inspired by designer Mario…

  • Agriturismo Barchessa

    The Veneto

    This elegant neoclassical villa, renovated by architect-owner Graziano, sits in the shadow of the grand Villa Contarini degli Scrigni, to which it was…

  • Rosa Salva Hotel

    Venice

    Run by the same family as the well-regarded Rosa Salva pastry shop next door, this high-standard hotel features contemporary rooms the colour of a good…

  • Cima Rosa

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    Although many B&Bs promise a ‘living in Venice’ experience, Cima Rosa, in the northern reaches of Santa Croce, delivers it in spades. There are just two…

  • Residenza de L'Osmarin

    Venice

    This B&B is good value, especially considering it is barely 300m from Piazza San Marco. Rooms – one with a roof terrace and another with a courtyard…

  • Surrau Turismo Rurale

    Costa Smeralda

    Dreamily set above vineyards, with views of granite peaks, this B&B combines rustic touches – tiled floors, wrought-iron bedsteads – with modern…

  • S'Astore

    Costa Smeralda

    With sweeping perspectives over the sea far below, this whitewashed honeycomb of 26 rooms sits amid beautifully landscaped grounds on a rocky hilltop…

  • Porto Romano

    Olbia

    We love the chilled vibe and the heartfelt benvenuto at this welcoming B&B in an old family home near the train station. Light, spacious and well kept,…

  • La Bandita Townhouse

    Val d'Orcia

    Aiming to provide their guests with a taste of Tuscan village life and Pienza with a world-class boutique hotel, the American owners of this boutique…

  • PortAtenea

    Agrigento

    This five-room B&B wins plaudits for its panoramic roof terrace overlooking the Valley of the Temples, and its superconvenient location at the entrance to…

  • Agriturismo Codula Fuili

    Cala Gonone

    You could be excused for fainting when you first see the spellbinding views from this end-of-the-road agriturismo. Perched high on the slopes above…

  • Campo Regio Relais

    Siena

    Siena's most charming boutique hotel has only six rooms, each individually decorated and luxuriously equipped (opt for deluxe room five, which has a…

  • Hotel Miramare

    Cagliari

    A fashion magazine spread waiting to happen, this boutique four-star exudes effortless chic with its artistic interiors and classy rooms. Located on sea…

  • Villa Della Fonte

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    A lovely terracotta-hued, ivy-shrouded gem in a 17th-century townhouse, Villa della Fonte is precisely what Rome's la dolce vita is about. Five rooms with…

  • Umberto a Mare

    Ischia

    Factor it all in: elegant rooms in an ageless Ischian town; a spectacular setting grafted into a cliff under Forio's gorgeous lily-white church; and…

  • La Torre di Alice

    Bosa

    This great budget choice is set in a wonderful old tower house in Bosa's medieval centre, within easy walking distance of everything. Its five rooms are…

  • Agriturismo San Mattia

    Verona

    Make friends with the chickens, ducks and horses as you wander through San Mattia's olive groves, orchards and vineyards, then sit back on the patio and…

  • La Murichessa

    Costa Smeralda

    Planning a peaceful escape? This bucolic country house delivers with views of mountains, centuries-old olive trees and the glinting sea. The big, sunny…

  • Adorabile B&B

    Milan

    Step back in time in this beautiful 1930s apartment with rosette floor tiles, cast-iron radiators and Ariel Soule artworks. Host Franz Iacono has…

  • Villa Las Tronas

    Alghero

    Live like royalty at this palatial seafront hotel. Housed in a 19th-century palazzo once used by holidaying royals, it's set in its own lush gardens on a…

  • Masseria Quartarella

    Modica

    Spacious rooms, welcoming hosts and ample breakfasts make this converted farmhouse in the countryside south of Modica an appealing choice for anyone…

  • Avenue Hotel

    Como

    An assured sense of style at this à la mode boutique hotel sees ultramodern, minimalist rooms team crisp white walls with shots of purple or fuchsia pink…

  • Casa della Pia

    Southern Tuscany

    The marital home of tragic Pia dei Tolomei, immortalised in Dante's Divine Comedy, this pension in a 13th-century palazzo (mansion) just off Piazza…

  • Portico Rosso

    Vicenza

    Set your bags down in this friendly Vicentine house, whose owner has decorated it with colour and flair. The 600-year-old house was once owned by a count…

  • Via Stampatori

    Turin

    This utterly lovely B&B occupies the top floor of a frescoed Renaissance building, one of Turin's oldest. Its bright, stylish and uniquely furnished rooms…

  • Palazzo Papaleo

    Otranto

    Located next to the cathedral, this sumptuous hotel, the first to earn the EU Eco-label in Puglia, has magnificent rooms with original frescoes,…

  • Albergo del Sole

    The Veneto

    Even for ridiculously charming Asolo, the Albergo del Sole is super-romantic. Overlooking the main square the 16th-century pink villa houses 23…

  • Relais Le Clarisse

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Set around a pretty internal courtyard with a gnarled old olive tree, orange trees and a scattering of tables, this is a peaceful 18-room oasis in…

  • Hotel Sant’Anselmo

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    A ravishing hideaway in the romantic Aventino district. Housed in an elegant villa, its individually decorated rooms are not the biggest but they are…

  • Vecchia Masseria

    Central Sicily

    It takes some getting to, but once you've found this agriturismo18km west of Caltagirone, you won't want to leave. With elegant, soothing rooms, a highly…

  • Hotel El Faro

    Northwestern Sardinia

    You’ll find this gorgeous, whitewashed enclave at the southern tip of Porto Conte. Facilities, which include two pools, a private jetty, spa and gym, are…

  • Eleonora B&B

    Oristano

    This charming B&B scores on all counts: location – it's in a medieval palazzo on Oristano’s central piazza; decor – rooms are tastefully decorated with a…

  • Villa I Barronci

    Chianti

    Exemplary service, superb amenities and high comfort levels ensure this country hotel on the northwestern edge of San Casciano is one to remember. You can…

  • B&B Lidia Polla Trieste

    Trieste

    A very special B&B where you'll find exquisite parquetry floors, antique furniture and objects set against contemporary textiles and a simple sensibility…

  • Casa Fabbrini: Campo Marzio

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    There are only four B&B rooms on offer in this 16th-century townhouse secreted in a pedestrianised lane near the Spanish Steps, ensuring an intimate stay…

  • Gallery Hotel Sorella Luna

    Assisi

    This artistic hideaway, ideally located about 200m from the Basilica di San Francesco and five minutes' walk from the Parcheggio Piazza Giovanni Paolo II,…

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