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…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Location is the prime selling point of this B&B on a quiet traffic-free street around the corner from the duomo. Its four elegant, pastel-coloured rooms…
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…
Sulcis
A throwback to a smarter age, this seafront hotel occupies a grand art-nouveau mansion. Period furniture and oil paintings set the tone, rooms are…
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…
Eastern Tuscany
You may well be the only guests sleeping in this 15th-century palazzo, so you will be able to enjoy the billiard room and TV lounge as if it were your own…
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…
Sulcis
At the popular summer resort of Chia, this busy campground enjoys a prime location near the beach. It's fairly spartan with minimal facilities, tent…
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…
Turin
This downtown B&B is equidistant between the Porta Nuova and Porta Susa train stations. Rooms are simple and modern, if stark, with minimal furnishings…
Riviera di Ponente
A spectacularly sited small hotel with dreamy mountain views from the traditional, rather Provençal–feeling rooms (it is just over the border). A real…
Sulcis
Above the restaurant of the same name, this villa has six modest guest rooms. Don't expect luxury, just plain white rooms with a minimum of furniture and…
Turin
The Turin outpost of a Milanese boutique hotel chain, there's attitude here in spades, but the large and comfortable rooms, a stellar location and a…
Calabria
This friendly, family-run hotel can help arrange excursions, and has an excellent restaurant serving local specialities such as ciambotta (pepperoni,…
