Capri
Housed in the former residence of Russian author Maxim Gorky, this historic hotel oozes old-school charm, with floral tiling, fading antiques and heavy…
Must-see hotels in Southern Italy
Massa Lubrense
A welcoming family-run two-star, the Primavera has spacious, airy rooms with traditional Vietri tiles, light wood and white paint. Several have terraces…
Capri
It’s quite a trek to this delightful family-run hotel in Anacapri’s original town centre, but it's worth the effort. In a whitewashed villa, rooms are…
Noto
Accessed via an imposing vaulted hallway, this snug B&B sits in a palazzo near the top of town. It's a friendly, homely affair, where a cheerfully…
Lipari
This centrally located, older hotel will either charm you with its quirkiness or drive you crazy with its clutter. Just 100m west of the centre, its rooms…
Naples
Run by a team of young, civic-minded Neapolitans, Casa Tolentino occupies part of a 16th-century monastery, complete with terraced gardens, swoon-inducing…
Vieste
With a location opposite Vieste's main beach, Albergo Labotte is well placed for a convenient stay. All rooms were refurbished in 2018 to a modern and…
Basilicata
Expect a warm welcome at this family-owned B&B in the coastal hamlet of Cersuta, 5km northwest of Maratea. The main building and other standalone cottages…
Vulcano
Five minutes southwest of the port, tucked into a peaceful garden of cypresses and cacti, Vulcano's oldest B&B has seven newly renovated doubles and two…
Taranto
These meticulously refurbished apartments are arranged on the ground floor of this otherwise utilitarian building on the western edge of the new town. The…
Salina
Friendly hosts Dario and Serena run this well-situated nine-room hotel only paces from the ferry dock. Best are the two superior rooms upstairs, with…
Aeolian Islands
This peach-and-white honeycomb of rooms is the first thing you'll see when docking at Alicudi...meaning you don't have far to lug your bags! The rooms,…
Cefalù
Convenient location and spectacular views are the two big selling points at this B&B halfway between the train station and the cathedral. Romanian owner…
Polignano a Mare
In sleepy Monopoli, 8km south of Polignano a Mare, Albergo Diffuso Monopoli offers a collection of rooms, suites and apartments all scattered around the…
Cefalù
Jockeying for the title of Cefalù's most unique accommodation, this convent rents out simple rooms with fabulous sea views, smack in the historic centre…
Vulcano
Conveniently located at the volcano's edge, 20m back from the main road between the port and the crater path, this sweet whitewashed complex offers 10…
B&B La Mimosa da Rosina Barbuto
Aeolian Islands
A steep walk 100 vertical metres uphill from the port brings you to the salmon-pink home of Rosina Barbuto, who has rented out simple dorm-style rooms on…
Vulcano
With drop-dead gorgeous views of Lipari’s southern coast, this five-star hotel on the Vulcanello shoreline 2km north of town offers a high-end get-away…
Stromboli
About 2km from the boat dock in peaceful Piscità, friendly owner Pinella runs this laid-back pensione featuring cool, white rooms, a pretty entrance…
Matera
You won't have trouble spotting the palatial features at this 17th-century palazzo near the cathedral with superb views of the sassi and gorge. The 14…
Palermo Region
High on a hillside 1km south of town, this odd-looking cylindrical hotel has been run by the same family since 1964. Despite the rather dated atmosphere,…
Sorrento
A splendid choice atop a cliff to the west of town, La Tonnarella is a dazzling canvas of majolica tiles, antiques and chandeliers. Rooms, most with their…
Trapani
Across the road from Chiesa di San Francesco, this Art Nouveau–styled residence sports 16 rooms and apartments. Superior rooms and suites have a balcony…
Naples
An easy 600m from the ferry terminals, this friendly three-star hotel offers modern if somewhat generic rooms, with functional furniture, tiled floors and…
Palermo
Live like a Palermitan in one of these two spacious suites, graced with antiques and occupying a restored 14th-century palazzo. Breakfast includes home…
Pantelleria
Spreading across a gently sloping hillside 1km above the popular east-coast swimming spots of Cala Levante and Cala Tramontana, Pantelleria Dream invites…
Naples
Run by the superhelpful Stefano and Lucia, this B&B is a first-rate choice in the smart, fashionable Chiaia district. Rooms are simple and upbeat, with…
Taranto
If Taranto's richly historic yet crumbling old town is ever to be reborn, it will be due to businesses such as this hotel – a converted medieval palazzo…
Calabria
Hotel Centrale in Gambarie is a large all-encompassing place with a decent restaurant, a comprehensive modern spa, renovated wood-finished rooms and the…
Naples
This new-school hostel cranks up the cool factor with its stainless-steel lamps, sleek bar, blonde-wood bunks, brightly coloured bathrooms and communal…
Lecce
This sumptuous hotel is traditionally Italian with large mirrors, dark-wood furniture and wistful murals. The location is wonderful, the bar gloriously…
Capri
The peeling facade, handsome columns and giant urns lend an air of faded elegance to this 19th-century villa. A short uphill walk from the centre of town,…
Naples
This lovely hotel in the Quartieri Spagnoli is a soothing blend of antique Tuscan furniture and well-stocked bookshelves. Rooms are cosy and elegant,…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Lovely local couple Cherubina and Giacomo manage this simple but welcoming agriturismo just off the main road between Santo Stefano di Camastra and…
Western Sicily
Fourteen self-catering apartments are scattered across several vintage buildings at this historic tonnara (tuna fishery), theatrically tucked on the water…
Palermo
Tucked down a slender alley, this tranquil B&B makes a pleasant retreat from the surrounding urban bustle. Its three simple rooms are split between two…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Along the main highway on Mistretta's southern outskirts, this peaceful rural retreat is only a five-minute walk from town. Five rooms and two apartments…
Calabria
This handsome four-star hotel occupies an 18th-century palace that sits picturesquely next to Santa Magdalena church at the foot of Morana Calabro old…
Syracuse
A charming, family-run B&B whose amenities include crisp white interiors, wood and stone floors, timber-beamed ceilings and spacious rooms, three of which…
Amalfi
This former convent was founded by St Francis in 1222 and has been a hotel for some 170 years. Rooms in the original building are in the former monks’…
