Lipari
Pleasantly situated near Marina Corta, this well-maintained nine-room B&B is presided over by friendly Russian immigrant Olga. Pluses include the tasty…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
Overlooked by the famous enoteca-castle, Hotel Barolo is an old-school place; sit back on the terrace with a glass of you-know-what, contemplating the…
Modica
Angle for the beautiful front suite with original tiled floors and frescoed ceilings at this nostalgic B&B in a 19th-century palazzo, once home to a…
South Coast
This welcoming year-round agriturismo sits on a 15-hectare farm about 800m inland from the beach. There's a genuine, workaday feeling to the place with…
Southwestern Sardinia
A welcoming oasis in the green wilderness of the Costa Verde, this authentic agriturismo offers modest, no-frills rooms, earthy farmhouse food, and…
Bari
Run by the French Accor group, the Villa Romanazzi shows flair that transcends its workaday (if convenient) location, near the train station. Businesslike…
Pistoia
In the hills 3km outside Pistoia, this 1850s country estate with olive grove and pool is approached along a driveway lined with cypress trees. Five pretty…
Bologna
Offering one of the best quality-to-price ratios in central Bologna, this hotel in the atmospheric foodie haven of Quadrilatero is snugly ensconced in the…
Viterbo
Run by the gregarious Matteo, this welcoming B&B enjoys a tranquil location just inside the town's medieval walls. It's a cosy set-up with seven rooms –…
Amalfi
Located in the backstreets just off Amalfi’s main pedestrian thoroughfare, this family-run three-star hotel is central and squeaky clean. Rooms, some of…
Sorrento
This renovated classic has the advantage of being located in the heart of the centro storico (historic centre). Overall, it’s an excellent choice. The…
Rome
Run by the super-friendly Stefano, My Guest Roma has various guest rooms, including a quad with bunk bed, spread over two floors of a big 1930s palazzo…
Ragusa
Occupying a couple of beautifully restored palazzi in the old town, Don Serafino sets a chic scene with its exposed limestone vaults, neutral hues and…
Le Marche
On first sight, the Clipper appears to be just another old seaside hotel with a cavernous lobby and tired 1970s-style decor. But stay here and you'll…
Palermo
On a central, car-free street, affable, multilingual Angela has converted her grandmother's spacious 6th-floor flat into a cheery B&B. Rooms are simple,…
Antico Pastificio Ulisse Mariotti
Chianti
In central Greve, two buildings of this former pasta factory have been converted into neat double rooms and basic self-catering apartments sleeping up to…
Palermo
Occupying a modernised 16th-century palazzo, Quintocanto offers visitors a prime city-centre location within walking distance of numerous major cultural…
Chianti
A tasteful conversion has turned this 14th-century farmhouse on the edge of Castellina into a welcoming albergo (hotel) with 15 rooms and a rich heritage…
Southeastern Sardinia
Off the road to the Porto Turistico, this is a beautiful four-star resort hotel set in a pine wood on a frost-white beach. Its stylish rooms, the best of…
Trento
Hotel America's extremely central location, within five minutes' walk of the train station, the duomo and the castello, makes it an excellent option for…
Reggio Emilia
Friendly, English-speaking Michele runs this modern B&B in a residential apartment building in the Buco del Signora neighbourhood. If you're not fussed…
Cagliari
A contemporary feature of Cagliari's skyline, the T Hotel's steel-and-glass tower is visible from miles around. Accommodation here is largely aimed at…
Chianti
Vines were first planted here in the 12th century, and this 100-hectare estate with its medieval castle has been producing vintages ever since. Only 22km…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
A newcomer to Rome's hostel scene, this family-friendly German-owned place is a very different proposition to its party-focused competitors. Rooms have…
Chianti
You've gotta love a hotel that offers four-star facilities for three-star prices. And that's what this well-run hotel in a 15th-century palazzo in…
Naples
Your host at this personable B&B is retired literature professor Anna Grappone, whose charming abode features ethnic artefacts, antique furniture and the…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Situated in a verdant setting, 6km northwest of San Daniele, Casa Rossa is a period farmhouse offering chic rustic accommodation. The charming beamed…
Elba
At this friendly, family-run, 15-room hotel 4km north of Capoliveri, unfussy rooms are bright and fresh while a series of terraces provide plenty of space…
Trento
Perched on a rooftop, this beautifully designed B&B offers a calm, airy retreat smack bang in Trento's centre. Upstairs rooms are super private, but the…
Volterra
There are no top-end or boutique hotels in the centre of Volterra, so the recent opening of this small three-star establishment close to the Porta all…
Capri
Housed in the former residence of Russian author Maxim Gorky, this historic hotel oozes old-school charm, with floral tiling, fading antiques and heavy…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Bedrooms swagged with damask and Murano chandeliers are Venetian bordello-chic, honouring the courtesans that once ruled nearby Rialto backstreets. Get an…
Trentino & South Tyrol
The most fashionable of Madonna's ultraluxe hotels, DV is a surprisingly relaxed place with friendly staff and a quiet, wooded setting. The bar keeps the…
Rimini
A few blocks in from the beach, this family-run place offers great rates outside the peak summer season. Superior rooms are more welcoming than standards,…
Ferrara
Around the corner from the duomo, this small, classically styled gem is Italy's oldest B&B. Four refined rooms and two apartments, each decorated with…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
Situated between San Giovanni and the Celio, this discreet three-star feels well off the beaten track, yet is only a 15-minute walk from the Colosseum. It…
Siena
Ooh la la! This French-owned hotel occupies a magnificent 13th-century building and is Siena's only hip hotel, replete with designer furniture and…
Capri
It’s quite a trek to this delightful family-run hotel in Anacapri’s original town centre, but it's worth the effort. In a whitewashed villa, rooms are…
Massa Lubrense
A welcoming family-run two-star, the Primavera has spacious, airy rooms with traditional Vietri tiles, light wood and white paint. Several have terraces…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Ten minutes from Bolzano by cable car, the location of this incredibly stylish but unpretentious 'hiking hotel' is otherworldly. It offers a number of…
