The Dolomites
Rooms at this roadside hotel near the Santa Cristina bus stop are small but comfortable and slick (architect Antonio Citterio had a hand in the design)…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Eastern Sardinia
More a hotel than a hostel, this cheery hilltop place has a ‘beautiful view’, just as its name promises. Its plainly decorated rooms, some with balconies …
Chianti
This is one of Italy's oldest hostels and though it occupies an ugly building in a less-than-scenic town, the bargain prices compensate. Dorms max out at…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
A stylish boutique stay in La Morra, Uve has eight rooms and several suites that are more Italian flash than rustic. Set around an original courtyard of a…
Eastern Sardinia
Run by the Cooperativa Enis, this place offers simple, rustic rooms, campsites and astonishingly lovely views from its hilltop location, 4km south of…
Mediterranean Coast
This hotel is an oasis of tranquillity 6km northwest of Sciacca. Housed in an 18th-century villa, and surrounded by orange groves, it retains a baronial…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
Budget accommodation is thin on the ground in the San Giovanni area, but this simple guesthouse does the job with colourful, modestly decorated rooms near…
Centro Storico
Tucked away behind Campo de’ Fiori, this old-fashioned hotel sits atop the 1st-century-BC Theatre of Pompey – the basement breakfast room is actually in…
Aosta
Around 20 minutes' drive east of the city, this upmarket little hotel is a redolent combination of solid Aostan stone, heavy wooden beams, lots of glass…
Cala Gonone
A terrific pick for families, Nuraghe Arvu has neat white bungalows, which are decorated in natural materials and open onto verandahs. These are gathered…
Alghero
About 2km north of central Alghero, on the road to Fertilia, this busy site is the nearest campground to town. It enjoys a prime beachside location with…
Aosta
Don't let the proximity to the highway and suburban surrounds put you off, the Village has got so much else going for it. Cabins are set among tall pines…
Aosta
These good-sized modern apartments can sleep up to four people. Spread over four floors, they have full kitchens, comfortable furniture and just enough…
Calabria
This three-star hotel in Camigliatello Silano has a stark and anonymous stone-clad exterior, but the timber and mirror lobby gestures to higher standards…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Piccola Maison, or Little House, is set in a 19th-century building in a great location close to Piazza Barberini. It offers small, neutrally decorated…
Southern Tuscany
This 15th-century villa sits on a slight rise just above the village of Alberese. Inside, old-fashioned apartments sleeping up to five persons offer good…
Milan
This large, well-serviced hotel near Porta Venezia offers a huge variety of comfortable, modern rooms and efficient, friendly service. Given its…
Venice
A midrange option with heart, this family-run place offers seven unfussy rooms in a historic brick apartment building, with breakfast serenades from…
Vieste
This butter-coloured 17th-century family run palazzo in Vieste's historic centre makes the ideal base for a few days on the Gargano Peninsula. Steps…
Turin
Occupying an 18th-century townhouse, this little treasure seems like something you'd find in a small village. The classical decor of each of its rooms is…
Reggio Calabria
Right next to the port, the Continental does a brisk trade in overnight travellers bound for Sicily. The decor holds no surprises, but the service is…
Cala Gonone
Wake up to sweeping views of the Golfo di Orosei at this Mediterranean-villa-style hotel, a stiff 800m uphill walk from the town centre. Rooms are bright…
Piedmont
Located in Jouvenceaux, the old part of Sauze, barely five minutes from the chair lift, Chalet Chez Nous is not only superbly located but warm and…
Alba
Disregard the unremarkable building. This collection of several apartments with modern bedrooms and bathrooms is thoughtfully equipped (you get your own…
Lazio
For a contemplative night's stay, the Monastero di Santa Scolastica offers basic, institutional-style accommodation and a tranquil setting just outside…
Rimini
This well-appointed 51-room place near the beach offers enough thoughtful extras to usurp the competition. Making a stopover worthwhile are the rooftop…
Oristano
This homey B&B is hidden away in a quiet cul-de-sac near Piazza Martini. There are only two guest rooms, but they're spacious and comfortable. Breakfast…
Verona
Opera divas rest up steps from the action in this 19th-century townhouse, one block from the Roman Arena and just off boutique-lined Via Mazzini. Spacious…
Valle d'Aosta
Pitch up under the pine trees in the heart of the park at this well-run and friendly site. Its sister hotel, La Barme, rents bikes to explore the…
Cagliari
On one of Cagliari's main shopping strips, you'll find this trio of lovingly kept apartments, where dark parquet, stone walls and vintage-style…
Bologna
Living up to its name with a perfect city-centre location, this old-fashioned, 25-room hotel offers comfortable if unexceptional rooms at unbeatable rates…
Brindisi
Built in 1869 for English merchants en route to India, the Internazionale definitely offers grandeur, albeit of the rather faded variety. It has great…
Southwestern Sardinia
A tasteful three-star housed in a large palazzo just down from the centre of Villanovaforru. Rooms are spacious if unspectacular, and communal spaces,…
Viterbo
This friendly three-star makes a convenient central base. It's within easy walking distance of the main sights, and while rooms are pretty functional,…
Ventimiglia
A 10-minute stroll along the seafront from Ventimiglia's modern town centre (and just downhill from the historic centre), this modern hotel has bright,…
San Gimignano
Exposed rafters and well-worn terracotta floors enhance the atmosphere at this good-value locanda (inn) on the floor above the restaurant of the same name…
The Veneto
Centrally located in the old part of town, the Via Museo is a real mix of the old and new – IKEA furniture sits next to antiques, and modern air-con units…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Old-fashioned and friendly, the 3rd-floor Ercoli is a straight-up pensione with elderly cage-lift and 14 functional but worn rooms with satellite TV and…
Trento
Conveniently located just around the corner from the train station, Trento's hostel boasts comfortable, squeaky-clean rooms with mountain views from the…
Eastern Sardinia
Rimedia is the heart and soul of this lemon-fronted B&B in Oliena. She keeps the brightly hued mountain-view rooms immaculately clean. The generous…
