Must-see hotels in Southern Italy

  • B&B Via dell'Astrologo

    Cosenza

    A gem in the historic centre, this small B&B is tastefully decorated with polished wooden floors, white bedspreads and good-quality artwork. Host Marco is…

  • Agriturismo Le Tore

    Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi

    Technically not a farm but a masseria (sprawling southern Italian farming estates based on Roman villas), Le Tore guards 14 hectares of olive groves,…

  • Hotel Netum

    Noto

    Freshly minted Netum lies 1km southeast of Noto's historic core, and while the suburban location isn't prime real estate, the property offers ample on…

  • La Fenice

    Positano

    With hand-painted Vietri tiles, high ceilings and the odd piece of antique furniture, the rooms at this friendly family-run place are simple but smart;…

  • Atelier Sul Mare

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Founded by Antonio Presti, the entrepreneur and art collector behind the town's Fiumara d'Arte project, this quirky hotel at the water's edge has 23 'art…

  • Oro Hotel Modica

    Modica

    Modica's chocolatey heritage is celebrated at Oro, where each room is not only named after a spice used in local chocolate but also comes with a block of…

  • Hotel Principe di Villafranca

    Palermo

    Furnished with fine design and antiques, this sophisticated slumber pad is just west of Via della Libertà in one of Palermo's most peaceful, exclusive…

  • CasAlice B&B

    Naples

    Clean, simple, pastel-hued CasAlice B&B offers four comfortable rooms, each with modern en-suite bathrooms, cushy beds and artworks ranging from historic…

  • Isoco Guest House

    Taormina

    Each room at this welcoming, LGBT-friendly guesthouse is dedicated to an artist, from Botticelli to Keith Haring. While the older rooms are highly…

  • Villa dei Papiri

    Syracuse

    Immersed in an Eden of orange groves and papyrus reeds 7km southwest of Syracuse, this lovely agriturismo sits next to the Fonte Ciana spring immortalised…

  • Grand Hotel Parker's

    Naples

    Darling of the Grand Tour set, this stately pile once hosted the likes of Virginia Woolf and Robert Louis Stevenson. Today Prada-clad guests lounge on…

  • Casale San Martino

    Salerno & the Cilento

    At this exquisite B&B, boasting panoramic views of Agropoli and the coast to the west, and rolling countryside to the east, you can sleep under wood beams…

  • Grand Hotel Villa Igiea

    Palermo

    What can you say about an art nouveau villa that was designed by Ernesto Basile for the Florio family (of tuna and Marsala-wine fame)? This is Palermo's…

  • Casa del Monacone

    Naples

    Set in a monastery beside the Basilica Santa Maria della Sanità, this artful B&B is run by 'La Paranza', the inspiring young co-op behind the restoration…

  • Butera 28

    Palermo

    Delightful multilingual owner Nicoletta rents 12 apartments in the 18th-century Palazzo Lanzi Tomasi, the last home of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa,…

  • Hotel Calypso

    Paestum

    This is a top choice for artists, bohos, free spirits and lovers of low-key beach life. The large, slightly dated rooms have private balconies and…

  • Hotel Villa Schuler

    Taormina

    Surrounded by tranquil terraced gardens, the homey 32-room Villa Schuler has been run by the same family for over a century. The retro rooms are…

  • Finestra sul Sale

    Western Sicily

    Polished cherrywood furniture, vintage B&W snapshots of yesteryear salt workers and pretty wallpapers inspired by Sicilian pottery welcome guests at this…

  • Badia Nuova Residence

    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…

  • Hotel Toro

    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…

  • La Rotonda sul Mare

    Ischia

    Enjoy a quintessential Italian seaside holiday courtesy of Amerigo and his family at this simple whitewashed apart-hotel. In summer, the family construct…

  • Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel

    Syracuse

    This sophisticated property occupies two adjacent baroque palazzi, the main one channelling Sicily's Arab heritage with its riad-inspired courtyard,…

  • Nardones 48

    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…

  • Hotel Baglio Basile

    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…

  • Henry's House

    Syracuse

    This waterfront 17th-century palazzo was restored by an antique collector. The period lounge is fabulously aristocratic, while the homely rooms blend…

  • Hotel Villa Bellavista

    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…

  • Chiaja Hotel de Charme

    Naples

    This former marquis' residence is a period blend of gilt-framed portraits, restored original furnishings and elegantly draped curtains. Each room is…

  • Cerasiello B&B

    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…

  • Grand Hotel Vesuvio

    Naples

    Known for hosting legends – past guests include Rita Hayworth and Humphrey Bogart – this five-star veteran seduces with its dripping Murano chandeliers,…

  • Hotel Novecento

    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…

  • B&B Scacciapensieri

    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…

  • Ulisse

    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…

  • Villa della Quercia

    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…

  • Hostel Mancini

    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…

  • Albergo I Tetti di Siciliando

    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…

  • Palazzo Gattini

    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…

  • Locanda di Alia

    Calabria

    AKA the Alia Jazz Hotel, this locanda (inn) in Castrovillari offers bungalow-style accommodation in a lush Mediterranean garden. Rooms feature wall murals…

  • BB22 Palace

    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…

  • Hotel Onda Verde

    Praiano

    The 'Green Wave' enjoys a commanding cliffside position overlooking secluded Marina di Praia. The interior is tunnelled into the stone cliff face, which…

  • Hostel Brikette

    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…

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