Belluno
This hotel jettisons alpine cosy in favour of city-smart style and comfort. It sits, quite literally, on the edge of the historic centre, with most rooms…
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Matera
The lobby of this hotel in Sasso Barisano makes sensitive use of a former 13th-century chapel complete with soaring arches, while the nine rock-cut rooms…
Stresa
A welcoming family-run hotel just off the central piazza in Stresa's pedestrianised centre. Rooms, which are simple, spacious and functionally furnished,…
Ancient Rome
Quiet and friendly, yet in the thick of it on Via Cavour, this 2nd-floor hideaway has six bright rooms in a renovated apartment. From the small white…
Naples
HOTS is an ultrafriendly hostel near the hydrofoil and ferry terminals. Located on the 7th floor, it's a bright, sociable place with multicoloured dorms,…
Manarola
This choice Manarola hotel has 12 big, comfortable, contemporary rooms, with a few looking over the sea. The lovely lobby and lounge area, which sports a…
Eastern Sardinia
Silvia and Paolo run this sweet B&B in the historic centre. Cheerful family decor makes you feel right at home in the bright, spacious rooms, while up top…
Ischia
Located on Spiagga dei Maronti, one of Ischia’s best beaches, and within walking distance of Sant’Angelo, this shady campground offers 50 places, as well…
Western Sardinia
The welcoming, family-friendly Mandra Edera is a lovely ranch-style hotel set amid towering oak trees and fruit orchards. Rooms are in bungalows laid out…
Mediterranean Coast
With sea views, landscaped Mediterranean gardens and four-star amenities, this salmon-pink Liberty-style villa on a hilltop in Licata's western outskirts…
Bellagio
A 15-minute (1km) walk from Bellagio along cobbled lanes leads to sheltered Pescallo, a tiny port. Pescallo's quiet hotel is right on the water (and the…
Montepulciano
As this budget hotel is four storeys tall and sits on the edge of the old town, the views live up to its name. The styling is heritage rustic with exposed…
Abruzzo
About 3km downhill from Chieti's historic centre, the Quadrifoglio (four-leaf clover) is set in a farmhouse with rustic rooms, a lovely rambling garden…
Naples
In a 15th-century palazzo, this modern centro storico B&B serves up four rooms with vintage cotto floor tiles, ethnic art and handmade furniture designed…
Eastern Sardinia
You’ll receive a heartfelt welcome from Peppe and Tomasina at this B&B, housed in a restored 18th-century palazzo opposite the parish church. The place…
Venice
These neat and friendly digs offer 10 modernised rooms (three of which share bathrooms) with cool terrazzo floors and comfortable beds at very reasonable…
South Coast
Within easy walking distance of the beach and historic centre, the three-star Mayor is an old-school, family-run hotel with sunny, crisp-white rooms and…
Salerno
Housed in a 16th-century convent, Salerno’s excellent HI hostel is right in the heart of the centro storico (historic centre) action. Inside, there’s a…
Cagliari
As bright and cheery as a girasole (sunflower), this boho three-room B&B is crammed with ethnic knick-knacks and African art. It's a relaxed set-up and…
Bergamo
Located on the corner of Piazza St Pancrazio, the Agnello d'Oro has 20 retro rooms and a heart-warming restaurant hung with copper pots. The building…
Cagliari
This discreet guesthouse is brilliantly placed right in the heart of the action. It's surrounded by restaurants, bars and shops, yet its decently sized…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Quality budget accommodation is thin on the ground in the upmarket area north of Piazza Repubblica, but this great little hostel is a top choice. It has a…
Udine
This hotel occupies a historic townhouse opposite one of Udine's loveliest little churches. The rooms are large and what might be described as Udinese…
Ostuni
Located in the 18th-century (rather than medieval) part of town, Le Sole Blu only has one room available: it's large, fully renovated and has a separate…
The Dolomites
On the road just outside Castelrotto's historic centre, this recently renovated hotel has bright, modern rooms. Opt for one with a balcony and views over…
Tropea
This graceful palazzo has six suites decorated in masculine neutrals and tobacco browns, with dramatic modern paintings by the owner's brother adding…
Venice
Set at the southern end of the Riva, all 20 rooms in this modest hotel offer spectacular views with a modest price tag. Styled like a ship’s cabin, they…
Emilia-Romagna
The region's best mountain hut is located alongside one of Italy's great long-distance walking trails, the three-week, 375km-long Grande Escursione…
Assisi
On a small cobbled piazza by the Chiesa Nuova, this attractive hideaway offers nine spacious rooms and a communal terrace with wonderful rooftop views…
Cagliari
Escape the hurly-burly of the centre at this cosy B&B in the hilltop Castello district. Its simple white rooms are comfortable enough, with parquet floors…
Positano
Hidden behind a barrage of perfumed foliage, lofty Villa Nettuno is not short on charm. Go for one of the original rooms in the 300-year-old part of the…
Stresa
A classic small-town Italian hotel where you’ll be greeted like a prodigal family member, given the best local tips and made to feel like it’s your own…
Stresa
Adjoining a cafe, the old-fashioned Elena is a no-frills family-run classic that you can rely on for the basics: comfortable rooms, simple furnishings and…
Montalcino
There's a real old-world feel at this family-run place, something enhanced by the traditional Tuscan fireplace in the lounge and the brass bedsteads and…
Bosa
A so-called albergo diffuso, Corte Fiorita has beautiful, spacious rooms in three palazzi across town, including its main building on the riverfront. No…
Alghero
This welcoming, low-key three-star place is one of the few hotels in Alghero’s historic centre. Housed in a former monastery – the monks still live on the…
The Dolomites
This elegant hotel in the heart of Ortisei dates from 1913 (during WWI Italian troops were bivouacked here). Come for graceful service, and lovely village…
Portofino
This low-key hotel has simple, luxurious rooms, but its real appeal is the location. Right on the perfect crescent of Paraggi beach, there's a sense of…
Bellagio
With their blond-wood beams and sleek lines, these stylish apartments make it easy to imagine living in Bellagio full time. Especially as you're just a…
Promontorio del Gargano
Run by an enthusiastic brother and sister team, this former 16th-century palazzo has elaborately frescoed ceilings, sumptuous floor tiles, exquisite…
