Northwestern Tuscany
Pampering is part of the package at this hotel spa with pool, fitness centre, two natural steam grottoes and a wellness centre offering various steam and…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Sorrento
Lacking the style of some of Sorrento's ritzier digs, the Rivage can at least beat them in price. Its bland rooms are clean and functional, plus there's a…
Villaggio Camping Spiaggia del Riso
Southeastern Sardinia
Set in a pine grove near the Porto Turistico, this big, well-equipped beachside campground has tent pitches, bungalows, food shops and a children’s play…
Milan
Small, clean, fuss-free rooms in a strategic location await at this modest two-star. The decor is business-like and fairly forgettable, but the rates are…
Trieste
These super-central apartments are bright, clean and well-equipped with full kitchens kitted out with an induction stove, fridge and coffee maker. Some…
Abruzzo
This campground on the edge of the village of Civitella Alfedena is a fairly simple affair but has plenty of shade, a bar and osteria (tavern), a lounge…
Udine
This is a small business-oriented place in a corner townhouse. Rooms are streamlined and contemporary, though the larger ones retain the mansard lines and…
Emilia-Romagna
Right in town, these nine efficiency apartments are spacious, modern and well-equipped, with small kitchenettes, dining tables, pull-out sofa beds and big…
Parma
Hotels next to train stations are often scruffy little abodes designed for economically minded fly-by-nighters, but the trussed-up Century, still smarting…
Eastern Sardinia
Only a short, signposted walk up from the main thoroughfare, this welcoming chalet has pine-clad rooms with terraces and green views. The restaurant…
Valle d'Aosta
The Rifugio Sella is a former hunting lodge of King Vittorio Emanuele II and offers standard mountain hut accommodation. From the town bridge follow the…
Corniglia
One of only two hostels in Cinque Terre, Ostello di Corniglia is perched at the top of the village and has two eight-bed dorms and four doubles (with…
San Polo & Santa Croce
A five-minute walk from the train station, this friendly hostel in Santa Croce offers worn but comfortable mixed and female-only dorms with single beds…
Turin
In a quiet residential area 300m from Stazione Porta Nuova, this friendly two-star is a reliable – if far from glamorous – option. Its bright, decent…
Monterosso
Shoehorned up a backstreet in the older part of town, La Poesia's three rooms occupy an early-17th-century house, where breakfast is served on a terrace…
Alba
The 11 simple rooms of the San Lorenzo are set in a refurbished 18th-century house just steps from the cathedral. Add in friendly service, free parking,…
Piedmont
A handy all-round base for the area and located directly opposite Susa's train station, this cycle-friendly hotel has 12 pleasantly old-school rooms…
Portofino
Pretty and unpretentious Eden feels like it slipped out of an EM Forster novel or a grunge fashion spread. Its floral wallpaper residence-hotel appeal is…
Eastern Sardinia
Housed in an attractively restored palazzo in the historic centre, this is one of Fonni’s better hotels. The granite facade opens onto a vibrant modern…
Castelli Romani
Family-run since 1882, the hotel of the Ristorante Pagnanelli offers modest rooms, the best with romantic lake views, and an easy-to-find location within…
Abruzzo
In a good location on Scanno's main piazza, the Belvedere sports unadorned but ruthlessly clean rooms, decked out with parquet and polished wood trimmings…
Calabria
In the picturesque Chianalea district, 'The Small Caves' is a sweet B&B housed in a 19th-century fisherman's house beside steps leading to the lapping…
Palau
A basic three-star conveniently located in the town centre, La Roccia offers bright, spacious rooms with blue-and-white boating decor, some with balconies…
Emilia-Romagna
More atmospheric outside than in, Busseto's one hotel offers 20 old-fashioned rooms with simple wooden accents along with a restaurant and a cantina.
Vicenza
A convenient but basic HI youth hostel set in a fine building by the Teatro Olimpico. There is no curfew and both sheets and wi-fi are included in the…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
There are few compelling reasons to stay in San Lorenzo, but if you choose to do so this three-star hotel is a good choice. Its 45 rooms are clean,…
Calabria
Situated on the hilly banks of Lago Arvo, surrounded by dark-green pines, this custard-yellow hotel is a solid choice. The rooms here are decorated in…
Ionian Coast
Just off Piazza Duomo, this four-room apartment occupies a restored 19th-century palazzo. Rooms are individually coloured and simply decorated, with…
Eastern Sardinia
Beams, terracotta floors and palm-dotted gardens give this low-rise, whitewashed hotel an almost colonial feel. The big, light rooms sport handcrafted…
Venice
Rakishly handsome, cream-coloured guest rooms with terrazzo marble floors, antique tables and comfy mattresses in wrought-iron bed frames. Wood-beamed…
Trento
Rooms in this friendly place overlook the Piazza del Duomo, pretty Via Belanzani or a quiet inner courtyard. The hotel has been recently remodelled,…
Cala Gonone
This 29-room hotel is a super-central choice, a minute’s walk from the beach. The simple tiled rooms are kept spick and span; a balcony will set you back…
Venice
Take a break from baroque in this simple retreat overlooking Ca' Rezzonico's formal garden. Two snug, shipshape guestrooms await upstairs (no lift), with…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Dating back to 1947 and renovated in 2012, this simple chalet run by the Club Alpino Siciliano is open year-round. Three meals are offered daily, and…
Turin
The Grand Hotel sits in a neoclassical palazzo proudly flourishing gilded Empire-style decor, large French windows and a wood-panelled American bar…
Santa Margherita Ligure
Right on the waterfront, this endearingly fussy Liberty-style grande dame offers the quintessential Santa Margherita Ligure experience. Rooms are…
Corniglia
These rent-a-rooms are spread over two buildings in the village's main street. All have kitchens; they're good for families or groups. If you can snare…
Vieste
This tree-shaded campground is right by a sandy beach at La Salata, around 8km from Vieste and accessible by bus. Activities include tennis, a sailing…
Lazio
The only hotel in Palstrina's historic centre, the Stella is an old-fashioned outfit with functional rooms, dated decor and an in-house restaurant serving…
Venice
Holy hostel: this rambling palace retreat owned by the Waldensian church has 1st-floor guest rooms with 18th-century frescoes by Bevilacqua, and canal…
