Venice
Though jarring in a Venetian context, this clean-lined 1950s brick building has crisp, white rooms, some with canal views. Communal areas are modern and…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Naples
This lovely hotel in the Quartieri Spagnoli is a soothing blend of antique Tuscan furniture and well-stocked bookshelves. Rooms are cosy and elegant,…
Siena
Your chance to sleep in a convent: Alma Domus is owned by the church and is still home to several Dominican nuns. The economy rooms, although comfortable,…
Palermo
Tucked down a slender alley, this tranquil B&B makes a pleasant retreat from the surrounding urban bustle. Its three simple rooms are split between two…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
Five minutes from the Germano family's vines, these three pretty, balconied rooms sit above their central enoteca and former bottling plant. It's quiet…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Along the main highway on Mistretta's southern outskirts, this peaceful rural retreat is only a five-minute walk from town. Five rooms and two apartments…
Costa Smeralda
Straddling a steep hillside 1km above Poltu Quatu's fjord-like harbour, this charming B&B offers three comfortable bedrooms with pretty tiled bathrooms…
Perugia
Alessia and Enrico have waved magic wands over this historic house near the Università per Stranieri. There are just four spacious, great-value rooms –…
Calabria
This handsome four-star hotel occupies an 18th-century palace that sits picturesquely next to Santa Magdalena church at the foot of Morana Calabro old…
Syracuse
A charming, family-run B&B whose amenities include crisp white interiors, wood and stone floors, timber-beamed ceilings and spacious rooms, three of which…
Amalfi
This former convent was founded by St Francis in 1222 and has been a hotel for some 170 years. Rooms in the original building are in the former monks’…
Todi
Five generations of the same family have lived at this 17th-century abode. Awaiting guests on the 3rd floor are rooms full of character, with polished…
Lucca
In a brilliant central location, this welcoming three-star hotel hides behind a discreet brick exterior. Its small guest rooms are attractive with wooden…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Tucked into its own private valley at the foot of the medieval town of Gangi, this former baronial villa, now converted into a comfortable agriturismo, is…
Turin
Marta and Riccardo's three B&B rooms are the epitome of pared back Torinese elegance, and mix warm midcentury Italian design with contemporary paintings,…
Venice
With its exotic, spice-route vibe and burnished colour palate of gold, bronze and grey, the Aqua Palace is a heady mix of modern amenities and Eastern…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Not much has changed since this rustic wine shop was transformed into an inn in 1934 by Harry’s Bar founder Giuseppe Cipriani. The six spacious rooms are…
Calabria
Get lulled to sleep by the sound of lapping waves in this grand old family residence on Scilla's seafront. Two suits of armour guard the front door while…
Sorrento
Remarkably central for a campground, this sloping affair set in a ravine above the Maria Grande has pitches and wooden chalet-style bungalows spread out…
Monterosso
Offering soothing views and 15 modern guest rooms set in black and white, this friendly seafront hotel is built into Monterosso's rocky hillside. To find…
Palermo
The intimate Massimo Plaza sits in a prime location along vibrant, pedestrianised Via Maqueda. Tie-back curtains and wooden furniture give rooms a classic…
Central Tuscany
A swimming pool surrounded by olive trees and edged by the medieval walls of Monteriggioni's fortress is the major asset of this small hotel. Though…
Ragusa
Set amid olive-sprinkled hillsides lined with stone walls, this converted 19th-century farmstead sits halfway between Ragusa and the coast (a 15-minute…
Panarea
Escape Panarea's crowds at this oasis run by an older couple in Ditella, a 15-minute walk north of the port. Backed by a rugged hillside, the series of…
Venice
Venexianárse (become Venetian) at this converted family home in a quiet Cannaregio corner, handy to happy-hour hotspots. The house is situated in a wing…
Lake Garda
The guest list at this gorgeous, 15th-century hotel has featured actors, writers, statespeople and kings. Painted wood and antiques fill the bedrooms,…
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Reserve ahead in the high season at this beloved, Swiss-style inn with simple but spotless rooms of knotty pine. The restaurant has a menu inspired by…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The wide range of rooms here (including triples and family rooms) are decked out in wood and gold, with faux-antique furniture, cable TVs and small…
Panarea
In the heart of town and run by the same family for more than four decades, Quartara offers 13 comfortable, tile-floored rooms, the best four of which…
Venice
A tasteful renovation showcases the ancient wooden beams and stone staircases of this historic Venetian house, hidden down a small lane at the western…
Ancona
Handily placed near the airport in Falconara Marittima, this penthouse apartment is a delight – spacious, immaculate, homey and run by the amiable Lorenzo…
Pensione Accademia Villa Maravege
Venice
Step through the ivy-covered gate of this 17th-century garden villa just off the Grand Canal, and you’ll forget you’re a block from the Accademia…
Lazio
A warm welcome awaits at this modest, pet-friendly guesthouse just inside Porta Maggiore, the gate leading to Anguillara's medieval centre. It's a cosy…
Aosta
Old wooden skis, traditionally carved wooden shoes, claw-foot baths, indoor and outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, sauna and gym, and sumptuous skiers' breakfasts…
Capri
A five-minute walk from the port and with superb boat-spotting views, this hotel dates from 1900: the ‘tre re’ in the name refers to the three kings who…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
A small, spotless hotel in a quiet backstreet not far from Stazione Termini. Roman owners Mary and Carlo take great pride in looking after their guests…
Southern Tuscany
Fancy the idea of sleeping in a medieval castle? If so, this comfortable hotel inside one of the fortress' bastions is for you. Many of its 16 rooms have…
Sorrento Peninsula
Marina’s campground – in the terraced olive groves by the entrance to the village – offers an array of accommodation options, including campsites, mobile…
Ravenna
You can't beat the friendly Byron's location in the car-free, wonderfully ingratiating streets of central Ravenna. It's no lie to say you could kick a…
Centro Storico
As far as locations go, the Abruzzi's tops the charts, right opposite the Pantheon. But there's more to the place than its views. Its smart modern rooms…
