The Amalfi Coast
Located just north of Atrani on the road up to Ravello, this spruce little B&B has a bougainvillea-wreathed terrace with heavenly views of the sea and…
Must-see hotels in Southern Italy
Central Sicily
Just off Caltagirone's famous staircase, this fantastic B&B is run by a friendly and enthusiastic young couple. The decor varies between the six rooms but…
Palermo
Speckled with Sicilian antiques, this B&B offers four gorgeous bedrooms, three with 19th-century ceiling frescoes. All four are spacious and thoughtfully…
Naples
Occupying a 16th-century monastery, this hotel is magnificent. The monks' cells have become classically elegant rooms, the ancient cloisters house an open…
Naples
Neapolitan Trips is a unique beast, with a clean, next-gen hostel on one floor, and both B&B and hotel rooms on another. The hostel is the standout,…
Salerno & the Cilento
Surrounded by olive trees and vines with distant pine-covered mountains, this superb agriturismo is run by an American-Italian family. Enjoy views of…
Western Sicily
Watching flocks of herons and flamingoes flutter overhead, swooning over glorious sunsets or finding out about local salt culture is what a stay at this…
Procida
A crisp, white-washed place with the kind of evocative views that helped make The Talented Mr Ripley such a memorable film (parts were filmed in Procida)…
Capri
Tucked away in the back-lanes of Anacapri, the Bussola borrows heavily from Capri’s Roman history. There’s a handsome Pompeii-like feel throughout, with…
Salerno & the Cilento
Starting with the name – 'The Conspiracy of Barons' – this is an intriguing hotel in an equally intriguing setting (Teggiano), where it sits perched high…
Capri
Villa Eva is all about the garden, which is lush and immense. This is about as bucolic as it gets in Capri. The 10-room villa is fairly self-contained,…
Capri
It's hard to envisage this level of seclusion so close to the tourist-filled Piazzetta, yet here it is. Dating from 1953, the gracious Gatto Bianco offers…
Naples
Close to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, this artful B&B is adorned with Neapolitan-themed paintings and ceramics by gracious owner and artist Federica…
Modica
Smack in the heart of Modica Alta, this four-star, family-run hotel in a nostalgic 18th-century palace has retained much of its historical splendour, with…
Trapani
Husband-and-wife team Francesca and Riccardo have run this atmospheric guesthouse with much TLC since 2003. In an 18th-century palazzo with Instagram…
Castello Tafuri Charming Suites
Southeastern Sicily
You'll be slumbering in an eclectic, early 20th-century castle at this 18-room boutique hotel, its restaurant terrace and inviting pool overlooking…
Catania
Artist couple Anna and Antonio own this urbane B&B, set in a vibrant quarter dotted with galleries and bohemian bars. Anna's custom-made furniture graces…
Syracuse
Two elegant apartments await in this palazzo, owned by a Milanese art collector. The larger apartment is utterly decadent, with luxurious sofas, king-size…
Mondello
Chic, boutique Unìco is a refreshing antidote to Mondello's retro hotel scene. While not all of the eight rooms come with freestanding designer bathtub or…
Positano
If you were to choose the best place to take a quintessential Positano photo, it might be from the balcony of this hotel. But the view isn't all you get…
Basilicata
Located in the hill town of Bernalda near the birthplace of director Francis Ford Coppola's grandfather, this 19th-century palazzo has been thoughtfully…
Modica
Run by two Milanese architects, this urbane oasis of 10 rooms and five houses occupies a series of converted stone cottages, graced with lush gardens and…
Salerno & the Cilento
Hidden in the historic labyrinth that is Teggiano, this former palace is distinguished by its sumptuous burnt-sienna exterior. An atmospheric and…
Calabria
This B&B in the mountains has five clean, comfortable and characterful rooms, all with separate entrances. Owner Raffaele is a great source of information…
Noto
Enviably located in a mid-18th-century palazzo on Noto's showcase thoroughfare, this thoughtfully designed, seven-room property contrasts historic…
Paestum
So authentically ‘olde’ is this rustic inn within sight of the Paestum ruins, you can almost imagine that Da Vinci was a recent guest. Attic-like rooms…
Western Sicily
Only 200m by footpath from Grotta Perciata beach, this family-friendly agriturismo is beautifully landscaped, with lush lawns, herb gardens and desert…
Capri
The Quisisana is Capri’s most prestigious address, just a few espadrille-clad steps from Piazza Umberto I. A slumber palace since the 19th century, it’s a…
Cetara
For a quiet, private and very comfortable B&B with a full-on Cetarese flavour, opt for Mara’s place, a sparkling and characterful little abode located in…
Marsala
This lovely hotel in a converted 16th-century monastery has elegant rooms, with original blue-and-gold maiolica tiles, stone walls, antique furniture and…
Ercole di Amalfi Bed & Breakfast
Amalfi
You can catch a lemon on your breakfast plate at this hillside B&B on the road to Agerola, with a rustic terrace sheltered by trellises and fanned by sea…
Stromboli
Convenience and a peaceful location come together at this cheerful, long-established guesthouse tucked away above Stromboli's main drag, just west of the…
Pantelleria
Surrounded by olive trees, vineyards and distant sea views, this secluded resort in Pantelleria's western highlands is a perfect place to get away from it…
Stromboli
This whitewashed, terraced complex opposite Ficogrande's black-sand beach was Stromboli's first-ever hotel – the current owner's father counted Ingrid…
Salina
Immerse yourself in luxury at this five-star boutique resort surrounded by well-tended Malvasia vineyards, halfway between Santa Marina and Malfa. Sharp…
Lecce
Tullio runs this arty B&B located in a historic palazzo. Of the four rooms, ask for the large double with a balcony, wooden floors and vaulted ceiling…
Lecce
This tastefully restored 17th-century palazzo – the Rollo family seat for more than 200 years – makes a delightful base from which to explore Lecce. The…
Taormina
Set above a stylish garden bar-restaurant, these five high-end suites offer an on-point mix of oak panels, linen curtains, Milanese sofas and contemporary…
Mount Etna
After a day tackling Etna, retreat to this luxe spa hotel. Softly lit and in muted shades, the hotel's 13 rooms are minimalist and contemporary, with…
Calabria
Brilliant ocean views combine with friendly service from host Antonio at this sparkling hillside B&B around halfway between Chianalea and Scilla town…
