Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Suite hotels are a dime a dozen in central Rome, but few are as attractive and comfortable as this boutique offering in a 15th-century palazzo near the…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Agrigento
If Agrigento's urban jungle has got you down, head for this authentic organic agriturismo 6km east of the Valley of the Temples. Four suites, six self…
Udine
This charming B&B is housed in a lovely art nouveau building in the city centre. Renovated by the two architect-owners, the three double bedrooms are…
La Costiera Triestina
This swish hotel has 58 rooms enjoying fabulous views of Portopiccolo's marina and bay. They are decked out like the cabins of an oceanliner with crisp…
Venice
Run by the Romanelli family for more than 50 years, this hotel is a home away from home. Nine individually designed rooms are inspired by designer Mario…
The Veneto
This elegant neoclassical villa, renovated by architect-owner Graziano, sits in the shadow of the grand Villa Contarini degli Scrigni, to which it was…
Venice
Run by the same family as the well-regarded Rosa Salva pastry shop next door, this high-standard hotel features contemporary rooms the colour of a good…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Although many B&Bs promise a ‘living in Venice’ experience, Cima Rosa, in the northern reaches of Santa Croce, delivers it in spades. There are just two…
Venice
This B&B is good value, especially considering it is barely 300m from Piazza San Marco. Rooms – one with a roof terrace and another with a courtyard…
Costa Smeralda
Dreamily set above vineyards, with views of granite peaks, this B&B combines rustic touches – tiled floors, wrought-iron bedsteads – with modern…
Costa Smeralda
With sweeping perspectives over the sea far below, this whitewashed honeycomb of 26 rooms sits amid beautifully landscaped grounds on a rocky hilltop…
Olbia
We love the chilled vibe and the heartfelt benvenuto at this welcoming B&B in an old family home near the train station. Light, spacious and well kept,…
Val d'Orcia
Aiming to provide their guests with a taste of Tuscan village life and Pienza with a world-class boutique hotel, the American owners of this boutique…
Agrigento
This five-room B&B wins plaudits for its panoramic roof terrace overlooking the Valley of the Temples, and its superconvenient location at the entrance to…
Cala Gonone
You could be excused for fainting when you first see the spellbinding views from this end-of-the-road agriturismo. Perched high on the slopes above…
Siena
Siena's most charming boutique hotel has only six rooms, each individually decorated and luxuriously equipped (opt for deluxe room five, which has a…
Cagliari
A fashion magazine spread waiting to happen, this boutique four-star exudes effortless chic with its artistic interiors and classy rooms. Located on sea…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A lovely terracotta-hued, ivy-shrouded gem in a 17th-century townhouse, Villa della Fonte is precisely what Rome's la dolce vita is about. Five rooms with…
Ischia
Factor it all in: elegant rooms in an ageless Ischian town; a spectacular setting grafted into a cliff under Forio's gorgeous lily-white church; and…
Bosa
This great budget choice is set in a wonderful old tower house in Bosa's medieval centre, within easy walking distance of everything. Its five rooms are…
Verona
Make friends with the chickens, ducks and horses as you wander through San Mattia's olive groves, orchards and vineyards, then sit back on the patio and…
Costa Smeralda
Planning a peaceful escape? This bucolic country house delivers with views of mountains, centuries-old olive trees and the glinting sea. The big, sunny…
Milan
Step back in time in this beautiful 1930s apartment with rosette floor tiles, cast-iron radiators and Ariel Soule artworks. Host Franz Iacono has…
Alghero
Live like royalty at this palatial seafront hotel. Housed in a 19th-century palazzo once used by holidaying royals, it's set in its own lush gardens on a…
Modica
Spacious rooms, welcoming hosts and ample breakfasts make this converted farmhouse in the countryside south of Modica an appealing choice for anyone…
Como
An assured sense of style at this à la mode boutique hotel sees ultramodern, minimalist rooms team crisp white walls with shots of purple or fuchsia pink…
Southern Tuscany
The marital home of tragic Pia dei Tolomei, immortalised in Dante's Divine Comedy, this pension in a 13th-century palazzo (mansion) just off Piazza…
Vicenza
Set your bags down in this friendly Vicentine house, whose owner has decorated it with colour and flair. The 600-year-old house was once owned by a count…
Turin
This utterly lovely B&B occupies the top floor of a frescoed Renaissance building, one of Turin's oldest. Its bright, stylish and uniquely furnished rooms…
Otranto
Located next to the cathedral, this sumptuous hotel, the first to earn the EU Eco-label in Puglia, has magnificent rooms with original frescoes,…
The Veneto
Even for ridiculously charming Asolo, the Albergo del Sole is super-romantic. Overlooking the main square the 16th-century pink villa houses 23…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Set around a pretty internal courtyard with a gnarled old olive tree, orange trees and a scattering of tables, this is a peaceful 18-room oasis in…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
A ravishing hideaway in the romantic Aventino district. Housed in an elegant villa, its individually decorated rooms are not the biggest but they are…
Central Sicily
It takes some getting to, but once you've found this agriturismo18km west of Caltagirone, you won't want to leave. With elegant, soothing rooms, a highly…
Northwestern Sardinia
You’ll find this gorgeous, whitewashed enclave at the southern tip of Porto Conte. Facilities, which include two pools, a private jetty, spa and gym, are…
Oristano
This charming B&B scores on all counts: location – it's in a medieval palazzo on Oristano’s central piazza; decor – rooms are tastefully decorated with a…
Chianti
Exemplary service, superb amenities and high comfort levels ensure this country hotel on the northwestern edge of San Casciano is one to remember. You can…
Trieste
A very special B&B where you'll find exquisite parquetry floors, antique furniture and objects set against contemporary textiles and a simple sensibility…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
There are only four B&B rooms on offer in this 16th-century townhouse secreted in a pedestrianised lane near the Spanish Steps, ensuring an intimate stay…
Assisi
This artistic hideaway, ideally located about 200m from the Basilica di San Francesco and five minutes' walk from the Parcheggio Piazza Giovanni Paolo II,…
