Filicudi
Run by Italian-Argentine couple Renzo and Miguel, this three-room B&B has the charm of a small home, with ample outdoor lounging space and an upstairs…
Must-see hotels in Southern Italy
Panarea
Blue-and-white-clad rooms surround a green oasis of palm trees with a geothermally heated pool and views up to Punta del Corvo at this centrally located…
Matera
In a quiet residential neighbourhood around 1km walk from central Matera, the modern h-sa Guesthouse is an excellent option if you're travelling with a…
Bari
Four stylish studio apartments are in a heritage building near Bari's waterfront. Well-equipped kitchenettes include coffee machines, bathrooms are modern…
Cilento Coast
This family-owned 1912 villa-turned-hotel has a classic, elegant facade with ochre paintwork and traditional green shutters. The rooms are brightly…
Panarea
Offering backstreet tranquility coupled with lovely (if distant) sea views, this whitewashed Aeolian-style hideaway on a dead-end lane in Ditella (15…
Lecce
You’ll be looked after like a VIP at this wonderfully curated B&B in the midst of Lecce’s baroque quarter, complete with six colour-coded rooms and a…
Western Sicily
The classiest of several in-town hotel options, three-star Albergo Egadi is a treat. Stylish rooms feature attractive turquoise or soft ochre colour…
Valle d’Itria
Definitely at the high end of the masseria experience is this stunning property, relaunched under the super-luxe Rocco Forte brand in mid-2019. De-stress…
Trani
A lovely building facing the cathedral and the Adriatic, the 18th-century Palazzo Filisio houses this charmingly understated grand hotel. Stylish rooms…
Ravello
Practically next to the Villa Rufolo and enjoying the same glamorous view, Villa Casale consists of a handful of elegant suites and apartments arranged…
Western Sicily
This stylish resort right at the water's edge has only five rooms, all converted from an old fisherman's house, with lovely views of the sea and the…
Valle d’Itria
For pure luxury, stay at this super chic yet countrified masseria. There's a glorious spa set in a cave, access to two exclusive beach clubs, and a…
Lecce
This friendly and well-run B&B located in the 16th-century Palazzo Astore features big rooms, double-glazed windows and a classy heritage makeover with…
Capri
The top choice in Marina Grande and one of the best hotels in Capri, this 130-year-old classic has benefited from regular upgrades. Acres of gleaming…
Procida
It’s hard to miss the peach-and-yellow candy-cane colour scheme of this place, which bookends Marina Corricella. Low-fuss rooms with fan and TV feature…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Attached to a traditional weaving studio, this three-room B&B is perfectly placed in the heart of picturesque San Marco d'Alunzio. Rooms (two with private…
Basilicata
Overlooking the borgo (medieval hamlet), this exclusive hotel is in a converted 18th-century convent with a suitably lofty setting. It's a hotchpotch of…
Agrigento
Occupying a beautifully preserved palazzo (mansion) that's been in the same family since the 1820s, this charming B&B is filled with antique photos,…
Sorrento
A contemporary design hotel, the Plaza is far more exciting than its name suggests, with bright decor that pitches dazzling white walls against earthy…
Lecce
Hosted by the friendly Luisa, LuxAttico has stylish rooms in a quiet residential area a short walk from Lecce's historic centre. Breakfast includes Lecce…
Salina
Hidden in Malfa's hillside lanes is this alluring labyrinth of antique-clad rooms, peach-coloured stucco walls, tall blue windows and vine-covered…
Salina
A labour of love for architect-owner Mario Gullo, this boutique hotel has inviting rooms decorated with pretty tiles in traditional Aeolian designs. Many…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Set amid the picturesque vineyards of a highly regarded wine estate, this converted 12th-century abbey boasts extremely comfortable rooms, a sensational…
Sorrento
Located high above Sant’Agnello, this hotel has superb views, particularly from the swimming pool. The spacious rooms have sea-view balconies and combine…
Ischia
Hugging the headland as you drop into cute Sant'Angelo, this chic little number is a soothing blend of creamy furnishings, whitewashed walls, contemporary…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Just south of Castelbuono on the winding SS286, this family-run agriturismo has a cluster of modern rooms – including several family-friendly quads –…
Lecce
Opened in 2018, Lecce's only hostel is a winner with options in a restored heritage townhouse including dorms for a maximum of six guests, and stylish…
Matera
Run by Luigi and Teresa, 'The Neighbourhood' is wonderfully located in Sasso Caveoso, in a building dating in parts to around 1600. Rooms are decorated in…
Cefalù
Midway between the Duomo and the waterfront, with free parking a few minutes away, this small hotel offers four-star service in a prime location. Rooms…
Cefalù
East of town on a rocky outcrop, this German-run, family-oriented hotel has its own pebbly beach, restaurant and fabulous pool. Most rooms have sea views,…
Valle d’Itria
This charming cluster of 11 self-catering trulli in the hamlet of Trito near Locorotondo is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. It's a tranquil…
Ischia
A few minutes’ walk from the Poseidon spa complex, this bright hotel has a tropical-oasis feel with its outdoor thermal pools surrounded by lofty palms…
Matera
Located in Sasso Caveoso, the family-owned Corte San Pietro is one of Matera's most comfortable boutique hotels. Each room is a different shape and size,…
Agropoli
A clean, economical and modern B&B close to the centre of Agropoli. It is run by the affable Alfonso who is a mine of information on the local sights and…
Alberobello
Based on the albergo diffuso concept, Trullidea has numerous renovated, quaint, cosy and atmospheric trulli in Alberobello's historic centre available on…
Bari
This lovely B&B in Bari's new town is within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and Bari Vecchia (the old town). The two rooms are warm and…
Lipari
Family-run for nearly 40 years, and perfectly placed in the pedestrian zone near picturesque Marina Corta, Enzo and Cettina's down-to-earth guesthouse…
Reggio Calabria
A little gem in Reggio's heart, this 19th-century palazzo has three floors of spacious rooms gracefully furnished with white-on-white decor. There's a…
Cilento Coast
At this superb hotel on the main street, guestroom colour schemes vary from brilliant canary yellow to deep Mediterranean blue. All have good-sized…
