Must-see hotels in Italy

A spotless if rather institutional hostel with two- to six-bed rooms and private bathrooms down the hall. Friendly, relaxed staff are helpful and happy to…

Another just-out-of-town place, Domina does the luxe minimalist look – white on white on beige on pastel – in an old villa on its own rocky beach in…

Gourmet getaways are made in the shade of the vineyards at Venissa, which offers some of the lagoon’s best dining as well as six Scandinavian-chic rooms…

Options in this 16th-century house range from budget rooms (without air conditioning or private bathrooms) to others with wood-beamed ceilings, Murano…

Charming staff and small but well-equipped rooms make this old-style hotel excellent value for money. The friendly, family-run spot is about a 10-minute…

This haven has rather tight-fitting rooms, which are more than made up for by the ultrafriendly owners. It's a few blocks from Via del Prione and near…

The family-run Kaiserkrone's rooms occupy an old townhouse in Dimaro's historic centre. They're woody, comfortable and warm, and the owners will make…

A central and well-priced option located in a handsome palazzo near the cathedral. Rooms have marbled floors and wrought-iron beds, and breakfast is…

This rambling 18th-century former convent just outside Finalborgo's village walls (800m from the sea) is simple and homey but one of the area's most…

The best campground in the area, 2km south of Peschici towards Vieste, Baia San Nicola is on a pine-shaded beach, offering camping, bungalows, apartments…

Sitting conveniently at the foot of historic Viggiano, this modern hotel is more comfortable than charming, but most rooms have fantastic views across the…

Located opposite the ruins, this unremarkable though satisfactory camping site includes basic, air-conditioned cabins. It also offers good-value all-day…

A small, family-run hotel in the centre of Limone, well located for an early morning start on the Marguareis Circuit. Rooms are small, neat and retro…

A tall, balcony-dotted facade in subtle olive and terracotta tones signals what to expect inside: an elegant art nouveau waterfront hotel with sweeping…

Down by Porto Venere's picturesque harbourfront, this little guesthouse has just two homey rooms (there's also an option of a four-person apartment on…

The office of Pesaro's Association of Hoteliers can help with accommodation, connecting you with local B&Bs, agriturismi (farm stays) and hotels.

Overlooking the marina in Cannigione is this good central choice. The breezy rooms are simply decorated with traditional Sardinian fabrics and polished…

Camping Funivia del Gran Sasso is a modest campground in Fonte Cerreto. The site is wooded and accepts campervans. It's 100m from the cable-car base…

Wedged between the train station and the old town, the Palio's utilitarian exterior belies comfortable facilities inside and its rather charming rooms.

Offering comfortable accommodation with a good restaurant, this place adjacent to the cable car is the closest lodging to Etna's summit.