Umbria
Step through the arched gate into the romantic garden of this modest residence. Family owned, the medieval stone building has six cosy rooms decorated in…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Sassari
In a residential building above a furniture shop, this cute little B&B boasts gracious hosts (Patrizio and Daniella), comfy rooms, decent breakfasts and a…
The Dolomites
Right in the middle of Vigo di Fassa village, midway between Moena and Canazei, the five individually themed and decorated rooms here sport a mix of…
The Dolomites
An unexpected mid-village style queen with lots of dark wood, curvy furniture and crisp linen. Rooms are generously sized, and the feature fireplace in…
Brindisi
This sleek, modern hotel overlooks the long palm-lined corso. Rooms are pleasant, the location is good and it has a small fitness centre, private car park…
Lake Garda
Four crisply maintained apartments equipped with everything you need in a home away from home. All four sleep four with extra beds just €10 each. Each is…
Mediterranean Coast
For an unforgettable experience, spend the night in this gorgeous 14th-century castle, now converted to an atmospheric beachfront B&B. It sits atop a…
Manarola
An excellent family-run hotel in the upper part of Manarola. Rooms are large with soothing, stylish white-grey tones and slick bathrooms; some have…
Basilicata
In central Potenza, Al Convento is a great accommodation choice. It’s in an early 19th century building (funnily enough, once a convent), housing a mix of…
Western Sardinia
This farmstay has 10 bright guest rooms decorated in a simple and neat style. There's a shared terrace outside the rooms that looks onto the garden,…
Milazzo
Right opposite the hydrofoil dock, the Petit Hotel features spic-and-span rooms with lovely Caltagirone tile floors; front-facing units enjoy ferry-port…
Valle d'Aosta
A modern refit yes, but lovely Alpine-style rooms of slate and patinated wood make this an atmospheric choice. It's just near the lifts and offers the…
Emilia-Romagna
A simple, modernised 12-room hotel right off the main piazza in Castelnovo ne' Monti. The on-site restaurant is also a safe bet for sustenance (meals €21…
Azienda Agrituristica Il Bergamotto
Calabria
You can stay among the olives, donkeys and eponymous bergamot trees at this peaceful agriturismo. Ugo Sergi can arrange excursions, the rooms are simple…
Calabria
Above their famous restaurant, the owners of La Tavernetta have opened the area’s most stylish sleep, with 21 large, well-equipped rooms done up in…
La Costiera Triestina
There are beautiful sea views from all the rooms, a simple beachy design and a well-priced but stylish – love those Cassina leather chairs – restaurant…
Santa Teresa di Gallura
This is a homey, family-run pick near the piazza. Rooms are bright and airy with little overt decor but traditional blue-and-white Gallurese bedspreads…
Sirmione
This quietly elegant hotel in Sirmione’s old quarter offers small but well-configured rooms and much larger set-you-up-for-the-day breakfasts from a hot…
Otranto
In Otranto's historic centre, this charming B&B serves fabulous breakfasts on the sun terrace overlooking the port. The rooms are decorated in soothing…
Treviso
Super-central, this very reasonably priced, three-star hotel has flowery decor, filling breakfasts and friendly staff. Rooms are spacious and some have…
Western Sardinia
This end-of-the-road spot offers low-key camping within a stone's throw of one of western Sardinia's longest beaches, with pine-shaded sites and solar…
Bergamo
This small outfit across from the train station can book affordable accommodation in small B&Bs. You can also hire bicycles and get tips on Bergamo here.
Palau
Beautifully located on the beach east of Palau and shaded by pine trees, this campground has an on-site pizzeria, playground and dive centre.
Venice
A comprehensive selection of apartments picked for their personality, character and view, of course. Rentals start at around €900 per week.
Piedmont
Mountain hut in the Maritime Alps at 1970m. The restaurant meals are good; note you'll have to pay a few extra euros for showers and sheets.
Western Sicily
This agency manages a wide range of budget and midrange rental rooms and vacation homes in Marettimo, most sleeping two to four people.
Lake Garda
Sandwiched in among the lanes at the north end of the old town, this simple guesthouse offers modern clean rooms in a tall town house.
San Teodoro
About 800m from the town centre, this popular campground sits in a huge tree-filled plot right on the southern end of La Cinta beach.
Santa Teresa di Gallura
This campground, 5km west of town on the road towards Castelsardo, has fab facilities, including a playground, pool and sports area.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This well-maintained campground is set beside pretty fields; its comfortable bungalows look towards the basilica and old Roman port.
Trentino & South Tyrol
This beautifully sited and delightfully old-fashioned hotel has an end-of-the-world feeling and Rabbi's thermal spa close to hand.
Calabria
Run by the charismatic Franco in his 16th-century family home, this B&B has three relaxing rooms and spectacular sea views.
Calabria
This B&B in the picturesque fishing village of Scilla Chianalea offers large, comfortable rooms with views over the sea.
Calabria
Right in the heart of Le Castella, Da Annibale is a seafood restaurant that doubles as a B&B with pleasant rooms.
Genoa
Four elegant, cosy modern rooms share the 4th floor here, complete with a terrace for breakfast or a hot tub dip.
Piedmont
A beautifully sited family-run place that's a great base for exploring the region, both in winter and summer.
Rome
Rome's longest-established B&B network, with listings of B&Bs, apartments, hotels and guesthouses.
Rome
Apartment rentals, from cheap studio flats to luxury apartments, in Rome's central neighbourhoods.
Rome
Good selection of midrange and top-end holiday apartments in the historic centre and surrounds.
Rome
Agency renting out fully furnished apartments, mostly in budget and midrange price brackets.
