Matera
This delightful, ecofriendly B&B in Sasso Caveoso comprises two self-contained apartments with solar panels, rainwater recycling, a scenic terrace and…
Must-see hotels in Southern Italy
Cilento Coast
Occupying an 18th-century mansion on Santa Maria di Castellabate’s historic waterfront, this small, impeccably run guesthouse offers sea views from every…
Filicudi
Perched high above the port, this long-established, family-run hotel features rooms with beams, terracotta tiles and panoramic terraces boasting a seagull…
Cosenza
A gem in the historic centre, this small B&B is tastefully decorated with polished wooden floors, white bedspreads and good-quality artwork. Host Marco is…
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Technically not a farm but a masseria (sprawling southern Italian farming estates based on Roman villas), Le Tore guards 14 hectares of olive groves,…
Noto
Freshly minted Netum lies 1km southeast of Noto's historic core, and while the suburban location isn't prime real estate, the property offers ample on…
Positano
With hand-painted Vietri tiles, high ceilings and the odd piece of antique furniture, the rooms at this friendly family-run place are simple but smart;…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Founded by Antonio Presti, the entrepreneur and art collector behind the town's Fiumara d'Arte project, this quirky hotel at the water's edge has 23 'art…
Modica
Modica's chocolatey heritage is celebrated at Oro, where each room is not only named after a spice used in local chocolate but also comes with a block of…
Antica Stazione Ferrovia di Ficuzza
Palermo Region
Off the SS118, between Palermo and Corleone, this hotel and restaurant (meals €20 to €30) offers a truly unique accommodation option, occupying a…
Palermo
Furnished with fine design and antiques, this sophisticated slumber pad is just west of Via della Libertà in one of Palermo's most peaceful, exclusive…
Naples
Clean, simple, pastel-hued CasAlice B&B offers four comfortable rooms, each with modern en-suite bathrooms, cushy beds and artworks ranging from historic…
Taormina
Each room at this welcoming, LGBT-friendly guesthouse is dedicated to an artist, from Botticelli to Keith Haring. While the older rooms are highly…
Syracuse
Immersed in an Eden of orange groves and papyrus reeds 7km southwest of Syracuse, this lovely agriturismo sits next to the Fonte Ciana spring immortalised…
Naples
Darling of the Grand Tour set, this stately pile once hosted the likes of Virginia Woolf and Robert Louis Stevenson. Today Prada-clad guests lounge on…
Salerno & the Cilento
At this exquisite B&B, boasting panoramic views of Agropoli and the coast to the west, and rolling countryside to the east, you can sleep under wood beams…
Palermo
What can you say about an art nouveau villa that was designed by Ernesto Basile for the Florio family (of tuna and Marsala-wine fame)? This is Palermo's…
Naples
Set in a monastery beside the Basilica Santa Maria della Sanità, this artful B&B is run by 'La Paranza', the inspiring young co-op behind the restoration…
Paestum
This is a top choice for artists, bohos, free spirits and lovers of low-key beach life. The large, slightly dated rooms have private balconies and…
Palermo
Delightful multilingual owner Nicoletta rents 12 apartments in the 18th-century Palazzo Lanzi Tomasi, the last home of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa,…
Taormina
Surrounded by tranquil terraced gardens, the homey 32-room Villa Schuler has been run by the same family for over a century. The retro rooms are…
Western Sicily
Polished cherrywood furniture, vintage B&W snapshots of yesteryear salt workers and pretty wallpapers inspired by Sicilian pottery welcome guests at this…
Trapani
A handy mix of boutique hotel and self-catering apartments, Badia Nuova sports 20 stylish rooms with kitchen – a couple of them even with glam sea view…
Ravello
About as close as you can stay to Ravello's 'millionaires' row' without being a millionaire, the Toro has been a hotel since the late 19th-century; the…
Ischia
Enjoy a quintessential Italian seaside holiday courtesy of Amerigo and his family at this simple whitewashed apart-hotel. In summer, the family construct…
Syracuse
This sophisticated property occupies two adjacent baroque palazzi, the main one channelling Sicily's Arab heritage with its riad-inspired courtyard,…
Naples
White-on-white Nardones 48 serves up seven smart, if slightly worn, mini-apartments in a historic Quartieri Spagnoli building. The five largest apartments…
Western Sicily
This majestic 19th-century resort hotel (1862), 9km north of Mazala on the road to Marsala, makes an excellent base for those seeking tranquility amid…
Syracuse
This waterfront 17th-century palazzo was restored by an antique collector. The period lounge is fabulously aristocratic, while the homely rooms blend…
Praiano
Amid lush gardens that include a vast vegetable plot, this Praiano hotel has an old-fashioned charm with slightly stuffy furniture in the public areas and…
Naples
This former marquis' residence is a period blend of gilt-framed portraits, restored original furnishings and elegantly draped curtains. Each room is…
Naples
This gorgeous B&B consists of four rooms with private bathrooms, an enchanting communal terrace and an ethno-chic look melding Neapolitan art with North…
Naples
Known for hosting legends – past guests include Rita Hayworth and Humphrey Bogart – this five-star veteran seduces with its dripping Murano chandeliers,…
Southeastern Sicily
In a centrally located, limestone palazzo, petite Hotel Novencento sets a cultured mood with its art tomes, Corbusier chairs and lithographs by the town's…
Western Sicily
Tucked on the high road above Castellammare, this slightly unkempt Greek-styled villa with whitewashed walls and sea-blue wooden shutters is a peaceful…
Sorrento
Although it calls itself a hostel, the Ulisse is about as far from a backpackers' pad as a hiking boot from a stiletto. Most rooms are plush, spacious…
The Amalfi Coast
Very handy as you stumble off the Sentiero degli Dei with wobbly legs, Quercia is a delightful B&B in a former hilltop monastery in Nocelle. It comes…
Naples
The street might be gritty, but this safe, welcoming, family-run hostel more than compensates with its close proximity to Napoli Centrale, plus fantastic…
Modica
Tucked at the end of a Lower Town back street, just above central Corso Umberto, this cyclist-friendly guesthouse features simple, spacious and airy rooms…
Matera
The Gattini is Matera's plushest hotel, located in the former palatial home of the city's most noble family. And if the nobility of yesteryear could see…
