Ostuni
Stay at this charming, whitewashed farmhouse and estate where the owners still live and work producing high quality olive oil. Even if you're not staying…
Must-see hotels in Italy
Bologna
This centrally located, immaculate and well-loved B&B features a pair of bright, high-ceilinged rooms with pretty tiled bathrooms and endless mod cons,…
Orvieto
Hugging the walls on the edge of Orvieto's old town, this gracious B&B takes the concept of a 'room with a view' to another level, gazing out across…
Perugia
Perugia's oldest hotel dates from 1786, but a complete 2017 makeover turned it into one of the city's sleekest digs. Stunning 18th-century frescoes…
The Amalfi Coast
Go rural! It’s difficult to get more off the beaten track than this superb agriturismo. But make it up here and you’ll find one of the best deals on the…
The Dolomites
The family owners of Hotel La Perla have taken over this traditional small hotel just up the hill from their luxurious place. Rooms are exquisitely simple…
Trentino & South Tyrol
If you're looking for a mountain retreat, this six-room Alpine idyll will fit the bill. Its remote location, down a steep dirt track way south of Madonna…
Eastern Sardinia
This B&B reclines in a rambling garden amid woods and walking trails near the top of Monte Ortobene, 5km from central Nuoro. Decorated with stone and…
Santa Maria Novella
Wedged between designer boutiques on Florence's smartest shopping strip, this hidden pensione is a fabulous mix of old-fashioned charm and value for money…
Casale Giancesare Villa Agricola
Paestum
A 19th-century former farmhouse, this elegantly decorated, stone-clad B&B is run by the delightful Voza family, who will happily ply you with their…
Naples
Owners Roberto Mastrangelo and Richard Glenn Killy collaborated with artist Gigi Cocciola to create this design-literate B&B. Set in an 18th-century…
Ancona
This sleek, sea-facing four-star sets the standard in Ancona. Housed in a converted 1950s brick building overlooking the port, it sports a crisp…
Elba
If James Bond were to parachute onto Elba in a tuxedo, he'd land on the tennis courts here. One of the island's most luxurious hotels, this gorgeous…
Ravenna
Colour-themed rooms come in three categories at this finely coiffed seven-room boutique hotel smack in the town centre. Murano glass chandeliers, original…
Central Sicily
With lime-green polystyrene furniture, 19th-century frescoes and a giant circular bed floating in a floor of liquid tiles, this unique slumber number is…
Manarola
Sitting high up above the village, a collection of both private and public terraces command spectacular views while decor differs in each of the rooms,…
Bergamo
Da Vittorio is not only a noteworthy gourmet hideout 9km east of town, but also offers 10 quality suites in its low-slung country estate. Each of the…
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Sorrento
A hotel for over 170 years, the grand old dame of Sorrento oozes belle-époque elegance. Huge potted palms adorn gilded public rooms awash with antique…
Naples
Only steps from the bars and nightlife of Piazza Bellini, this sharp, hip hotel occupies a 16th-century palazzo, its pure-white spaces spiked with…
Procida
Enjoying a discreet cliffside location, this crenelated 18th-century villa is a gorgeous retreat, complete with rambling garden, vines and swimming pool…
Centro Storico
This rakish four-star has got the lot – enticing boudoir decor, an enviable location off Campo de' Fiori, super-helpful staff and a fabulous panoramic…
Pescara
The G is the Alfa Romeo of Pescara’s hotels: smart, well-designed and quietly luxurious, but at the same time, not ridiculously expensive. Located a mere…
Trapani
Graceful Palazzo Platamone, with neoclassical caramel-coloured facade dating to the 1900s, is the grandiose setting for the Sicilian debut of Spanish…
Cremona
It's what Italians do best. Cremona's hippest hotel is a high-tech blend of glass, concrete and steel. Stylish bedrooms feature clean lines, bold colours…
Chianti
These five luxurious suites filled with art, antiques and sleek contemporary furnishings are set in an 18th-century villa on the Castello di Ama wine…
Val d'Orcia
Laden with art and atmosphere, this place has friendly hosts, a communal lounge with a wood stove (a joy in winter) and three comfortable rustic-chic…
Venice
Evenings seem enchanted in this opulent 1540 palazzo, where staff fluff pillows, ply guests with prosecco, arrange water taxis to the opera and plot…
Modica
It's easy to pretend you're a holidaying celebrity in this beautifully restored apartment, its balconies and private terrace serving up commanding views…
Ancient Rome
Hidden on a quiet backstreet near the Imperial Forums, this chic boutique hotel offers five-star service and a refined contemporary look. Rooms are…
Northwestern Tuscany
The tender love and care lavished on this outstanding three-star hotel by owner Eliza and her friendly staff seeps out of every last perfectly plumped…
Western Sicily
Smack in the middle of La Casbah, this unique boutique hotel features nine beautifully restored rooms, suites and kitchen-equipped apartments with terrace…
Abruzzo
It's hard to imagine a lovelier place in which to base yourself than this agriturismo (farm stay) below the stunning village of Opi. Surrounded by forest…
Trapani
Spoon yourself a jelly sweet out of the huge sweetie jar at reception, admire the soaring centuries-old ceiling and chic Moorish-styled lounge, and…
Central Coast & Elba
At this stylish B&B and bistro the views inside are as good as those outside: fresh white walls frame rustic roof supports and minimalist country-crafted…
Mediterranean Coast
Located within the bohemian laneways of the Farm Cultural Park, Community Rooms & Wine's combination of stylish and spacious accommodation with a good…
Rome
Housed in a 1905 Liberty-style villa, this gorgeous hotel sports an eclectic look that effortlessly blends African and Middle Eastern art with original…
Aosta
Tucked away in a quiet historic alley, this six-room hotel is full of traditional Aostan furniture and decoration but keeps it simple and rather stylish…
Western Sardinia
Housed in a 17th-century cortile (courtyard house), this elegant hideaway has rooms surrounding an inner garden complete with a wisteria-draped pergola…
Chianti
Manager Michele works hard to ensure that guests enjoy their stay at this boutique agriturismo owned by the Tenuta di Nozzole winery, offering an…
Marsala
Perfectly positioned in Marsala's historic city centre, this lovely B&B offers three attractive rooms – including a palatial front unit with cathedral…
