Calabria
AKA the Alia Jazz Hotel, this locanda (inn) in Castrovillari offers bungalow-style accommodation in a lush Mediterranean garden. Rooms feature wall murals…
Must-see hotels in Southern Italy
Palermo
Occupying a flouncy palazzo in the heart of the city, BB22 Palace offers chic, contemporary rooms, each with its own style. Top billing goes to the…
Praiano
The 'Green Wave' enjoys a commanding cliffside position overlooking secluded Marina di Praia. The interior is tunnelled into the stone cliff face, which…
Positano
Though more expensive than most hostels, cheerful Brikette is relatively cheap by Positano standards as long as you opt for a dorm. The top-of-the-town…
Salerno
Within walking distance of just about anywhere worth going to, the modern, if slightly bland, Montestella is on Salerno’s main pedestrian thoroughfare,…
Ravello
Ravello’s reputation for inspiring passion gained infamy in Hotel Rufolo where DH Lawrence is said to have written early drafts of his controversial novel…
Agriturismo Fattoria Terranova
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Stone floors, dried flowers hanging from heavy wooden beams, and large wine barrels artfully positioned – this great agriturismo is the epitome of rural…
Valle d’Itria
Once a borgo (medieval town), this masseria has 16 rooms and a spa in the orchard, and manages to be both traditional while also having a bohemian edge…
Catania
Rooms at this 19th-century factory turned boutique hotel are sleek, with high-quality bedding, designer lighting, smart TVs and custom-made furniture in…
Western Sicily
This small three-star hotel with attractive buttermilk-yellow facade overlooking Castellammare's harbour is known for its helpful staff, comfortable rooms…
B&B dei Viaggiatori, Viandanti e Sognatori
Syracuse
Enjoying a prime Ortygia location, this relaxed, TV-free B&B exudes an easy, boho vibe. It's a homely place, where books and antiques mingle with the…
Ravello
A working farm, this mountainside agriturismo (farm stay) is located a tough half-hour walk of about 1.5km from Ravello’s centre (call ahead to arrange to…
Naples
Located on a street lined with booksellers, this sassy B&B has six rooms channelling an Armani vibe with their muted tones, stainless-steel detailing and…
Marsala
Languishing quietly above a designer sushi restaurant, this trio of smart midrange rooms combine contemporary design with urban chic. Neutral palettes of…
Catania
Hospitable British-Sicilian couple Rob and Cristina own this wonderfully eclectic B&B, a bohemian mishmash of vintage furniture and mirrors, Sicilian…
Syracuse
Housed in a historic palazzo, the six rooms at this tasteful, minimalist B&B are hot property in summer, so be sure to book ahead. All are well sized,…
Central Sicily
Near the entrance to Nicosia (on the SS117 to Leonforte), this authentic agriturismo incorporates a working farm and offers 10 comfortable, rustic-style…
Naples
More boutique than B&B, this urbane hideaway combines contemporary cool with vintage touches. Four of the impeccable rooms (some as big as a small suite)…
Catania
The warm and generous hospitality of British-Sicilian hosts Rob and Cristina more than compensates for the slightly out-of-centre location at this…
Naples
This quiet, family-run bargain is ideal for those wanting to crash near Napoli Centrale. The place feels like a family apartment, its four large bedrooms …
Naples
Creativity and style flow through this crisp new B&B, accented with eclectic lighting, boho photography, a fully equipped kitchen and a tranquil terrace…
Erice
Located 9km east of Erice in Valderice, this converted 17th-century baglio (manor house) is set amid citrus groves and lush gardens. The original stone…
Re Vittorio De Luxe Accommodations
Messina
Hidden away on the 2nd floor of a historic, centrally located palazzo, Re Vittorio harbours stylish, modern rooms with high ceilings and a muted colour…
Naples
All art, glass and steel, this top-end design hotel contrasts sharply with its scruffy port location. Rooms vary in size, but all are luxe and supremely…
Palermo
Grandly situated in Palermo's former stock exchange, this four-star show-off encompasses three separate buildings housing 127 rooms. The hotel's elegant…
Capri
On the road up to Villa Jovis – a 10-minute walk from the centre of Capri Town – Villa Sarah retains a rustic appeal that so many of the island’s hotels…
Lampedusa
Spread out across a series of tree-shaded terraces between rock walls leading down to tiny Cala Greca beach, this campground has a little something for…
Ragusa
An easy five-minute walk from central Piazza Duomo, this is a friendly three-star. Behind its distinctive salmon-pink facade are modest, homely interiors,…
Naples
This classic boutique hotel occupies the former palazzo of Cardinal Sisto Riario Sforza, the last bishop of the Bourbon kingdom. Its simple, stylish 42…
Capri
This hotel is more than 100 years old, so it's a grande dame among accommodation here. Rooms are large and have 1960s-style tile floors with enormous…
Catania
An uninhibitedly colourful, eclectic style prevails at this genuinely cool B&B. Artworks include a specially commissioned mural by prolific street artist…
Mediterranean Coast
With all the amenities of a boutique hotel, this classy B&B on the western edge of Sciacca's historic centre is run by friendly father-son team Vincenzo…
Catania
Housed in a 17th-century palazzo a stone's throw from the duomo, this clean, friendly hostel offers incredible location and value. Three dorms (one female…
Vieste
In a former convent in the old quarter, this is a popular, charming and reasonably priced place with comfortable high-ceilinged rooms. There's also a…
Palermo
Offering unbeatable comfort and a convenient location, Giuseppe Scaccianoce's elegant B&B occupies the top floor of an old palazzo (mansion) half a block…
Procida
Hiding behind a restaurant of the same name on the island's quieter southern side, the Crescenzo has 10 smallish rooms; choose between a bay window or a…
Ionian Coast
This friendly, well-maintained B&B occupies an early-20th-century house one block from the harbour. Its five rooms, each named after a character from…
Southeastern Sicily
Ease that stress at La Corte del Sole, an atmospheric hotel housed in a traditional Sicilian masseria (working farm). Overlooking the fields of Eloro, it…
Cefalù
Run by two brothers, this B&B – one of Cefalù's oldest – offers seven rooms and apartments, five sea-facing and two town-facing, in a Liberty-style…
Tyrrhenian Coast
The three cosy rooms at this B&B 10km below Petralia Soprana – a double, a triple and a quad – all come with welcoming details: wood stoves, tea kettles,…
