The Dolomites
Carsickness-prone passengers may not appreciate the long, tortuous ride up the mountainside to this family-run guesthouse, 13km southwest of Brunico – but…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Basilicata
Overlooking the borgo (medieval hamlet), this exclusive hotel is in a converted 18th-century convent with a suitably lofty setting. It's a hotchpotch of…
Agrigento
Occupying a beautifully preserved palazzo (mansion) that's been in the same family since the 1820s, this charming B&B is filled with antique photos,…
Le Marche
If you fancy overnighting in Loreto, this sweet B&B, housed in an 18th-century townhouse and overseen by the friendly Fausta, brims with charming features…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Comfortably at home on the 3rd floor of Palazzo Fendi (the Roman fashion house's flagship store is below), this exclusive boutique hotel is pure class…
Trentino & South Tyrol
Lovingly overseen by two generations of the Casna family, this beautifully restored maso (traditional farmstead) on a bucolic hillside makes a perfect…
Sorrento
A contemporary design hotel, the Plaza is far more exciting than its name suggests, with bright decor that pitches dazzling white walls against earthy…
Lecce
Hosted by the friendly Luisa, LuxAttico has stylish rooms in a quiet residential area a short walk from Lecce's historic centre. Breakfast includes Lecce…
Montepulciano
The only downside to this four-room luxury B&B is that once you check in, you might never want to leave. The feel is elegant but also homey: refined…
Genoa
On the top floor of an elegant 1891 mansion, Genova 46 has five spacious rooms and suites, all set with original details (like stucco ceilings) and…
Orta San Giulio
When old and new combine it can be a beautiful amalgamation. White leather and bold pink are juxtaposed with medieval grey stone walls in this tasteful…
Venice
If your vision of Venice includes a palace full of crushed velvet, gold wallpaper, mad Murano chandeliers and marbled bathrooms, then this decadent…
Venice
A community-powered home-sharing platform founded on the sustainable principle of one home per resident host. Book accommodation here and you'll be warmly…
Venice
Alice and Marco welcome you warmly to their home overlooking Carpaccio's frescoed Scuola Dalmata. The 3rd-floor apartment (no lift), with its parquet…
Alghero
A 15-minute walk from the historic centre, the Angedras – Sardegna backwards – is a model of whitewashed Mediterranean simplicity. Rooms, which come with…
Como
For a touch of loft living Como-style, check into one of these five serviced apartments, where sloping wooden ceilings and rough stone walls are given…
Salina
Hidden in Malfa's hillside lanes is this alluring labyrinth of antique-clad rooms, peach-coloured stucco walls, tall blue windows and vine-covered…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
A family-run guesthouse offers four big colourful rooms and a convenient location near Ottaviano-San Pietro metro station. Rooms are spacious with hand…
Golfo di Orosei
Reclining among pines and lawns, this B&B close to Cala Liberotto is a delight. The bright, cheerful rooms are kept immaculate – ask for La Peonia for a…
Mantua
The top deal in the city centre, this three-room B&B up an ancient staircase off Via Spagnoli is pure delight. Rooms flutter in bright fabrics, beds are…
Salina
A labour of love for architect-owner Mario Gullo, this boutique hotel has inviting rooms decorated with pretty tiles in traditional Aeolian designs. Many…
Venice
This charming little B&B offers six sweet rooms with period furnishings, views over the canal and a private front garden. It takes its name from the…
Venice
It's neatly wedged between Dorsoduro’s trifecta of museums – Accademia, Peggy Guggenheim and Punta della Dogana – yet all you’ll hear at night in this…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Set amid the picturesque vineyards of a highly regarded wine estate, this converted 12th-century abbey boasts extremely comfortable rooms, a sensational…
Sorrento
Located high above Sant’Agnello, this hotel has superb views, particularly from the swimming pool. The spacious rooms have sea-view balconies and combine…
Ischia
Hugging the headland as you drop into cute Sant'Angelo, this chic little number is a soothing blend of creamy furnishings, whitewashed walls, contemporary…
San Polo & Santa Croce
The My Venice Apartment crew rents units in six locations around Venice, but we particularly like this block for its back-lane location right at the…
Southern Tuscany
Set on a wine estate 18km southeast of Massa Marittima, this boutique resort offers both room and suite accommodation (the suites overlooking the vineyard…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Just south of Castelbuono on the winding SS286, this family-run agriturismo has a cluster of modern rooms – including several family-friendly quads –…
Ancient Rome
This friendly hotel is tucked away behind the Imperial Forums. Its snug rooms display a contemporary look in shades of cream, grey and black, with padded…
Lecce
Opened in 2018, Lecce's only hostel is a winner with options in a restored heritage townhouse including dorms for a maximum of six guests, and stylish…
Lake Garda
This chic little three-star spot sits right on Garda's waterfront promenade. Spacious lake-view rooms are done out in delicate cream and gold, while free…
Centro Storico
A classy boutique guesthouse, Argentina Residenza provides a stylish bolthole in the heart of the historic centre. Its six rooms cut a contemporary dash…
Matera
Run by Luigi and Teresa, 'The Neighbourhood' is wonderfully located in Sasso Caveoso, in a building dating in parts to around 1600. Rooms are decorated in…
Vicenza
The top choice in central Vicenza, this renovated Renaissance palazzo delivers crisp, contemporary rooms with beamed ceilings, polished wooden floors and…
Belluno
This three-room B&B offers one of the warmest welcomes in the Dolomites, with extremely friendly and helpful owners, tasty breakfasts and a tranquil…
Cefalù
Midway between the Duomo and the waterfront, with free parking a few minutes away, this small hotel offers four-star service in a prime location. Rooms…
Cefalù
East of town on a rocky outcrop, this German-run, family-oriented hotel has its own pebbly beach, restaurant and fabulous pool. Most rooms have sea views,…
Valle d’Itria
This charming cluster of 11 self-catering trulli in the hamlet of Trito near Locorotondo is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. It's a tranquil…
Pescara
A top-notch hotel in a handsome building in the city centre, the Victoria is a memorable place with Impressionist paintings etched onto bedroom doors,…
