Perugia
This fairy-tale castle comes with all the turreted, ivy-clad, vaulted trappings you would imagine. Its 18 individually designed rooms have been finished…
Must-see hotels in Umbria & Le Marche
Perugia
From its hilltop perch, this historic five-star hotel has captivating views of the valley below and hills beyond. This has been a local landmark since the…
Todi
What a delight! Danish duo Thomas and Lisbeth bring together old-stone farmhouse charm with Scandi cool at their gorgeous boutique B&B. The rooms combine…
Ascoli Piceno
On its hilltop perch above Ascoli's historic centre, and reached by a seemingly never-ending flight of steps, this villa is a delight. Salvatore, your…
Umbria
Live like the local nobility at this refined family-run hotel, one of the few still operating in Norcia's historic centre. Its spacious rooms are a…
Umbria
Everything else seems a world away as you settle into this charming farm stay, high in the hills between Gubbio and Perugia. Surrounded by wooded slopes…
Umbria
Some 3km from Spello, this medieval farmstead is a delight. Surrounded by silent olive groves on the slopes of Monte Subasio, it commands stirring views…
Tenuta Santi Giacomo e Filippo
Urbino
You can't help but unwind the minute you check into this gorgeous country retreat. Surrounded by vineyards, aromatic gardens and verdant hills, it sits in…
Le Marche
Quite the rural idyll, this 17th-century farmhouse resides in 10 hectares of orchards, vines and woodlands just outside Sarnano. Besides its spotless…
Le Marche
Set back from Sirolo's beaches and surrounded by cornfields, meadows and olive groves, this converted farmhouse is a gorgeous country hideaway. Named…
Urbino
What a delight this organic farm is, with bright, immaculate rooms and lovely, soothing views across wooded hills to the mountains beyond. Whether you…
Assisi
An air of Zen-like calm hangs over this super-stylish boutique hotel. Housed in a converted stone convent, it exudes understated class with a decor that…
Lago Trasimeno
A little corner of Eden, this eco-minded hostel sits in glorious isolation on the unspoiled Isola Polvese. It's housed in a converted farmstead set amid…
Orvieto
You won't regret going the extra mile to this boutique hotel in Rocca Ripesena, a panoramic hilltop hamlet 6km west of Orvieto. Its light, spacious rooms…
Orvieto
Hugging the walls on the edge of Orvieto's old town, this gracious B&B takes the concept of a 'room with a view' to another level, gazing out across…
Perugia
Perugia's oldest hotel dates from 1786, but a complete 2017 makeover turned it into one of the city's sleekest digs. Stunning 18th-century frescoes…
Ancona
This sleek, sea-facing four-star sets the standard in Ancona. Housed in a converted 1950s brick building overlooking the port, it sports a crisp…
Umbria
This 17th-century farmhouse turned stylish agriturismo resides in the dozy hamlet of Casalina, just south of Deruta. Guest rooms feature wood beams and…
Spoleto
This exquisitely converted 13th-century palace exudes charm down to the last detail, from the delicate breakfast china to the historical oak and wrought…
Assisi
This artistic hideaway, ideally located about 200m from the Basilica di San Francesco and five minutes' walk from the Parcheggio Piazza Giovanni Paolo II,…
Spoleto
This B&B is a real home away from home, albeit one perched on top of a 200-year-old palazzo. It's a tidy, cosy place, with bright, wood-beamed rooms,…
Orvieto
A highly respected winery set in green hills 6km from Orvieto, Locanda Palazzone makes for an idyllic countryside getaway. Its suites and four-person…
Perugia
Buried in Perugia's medieval centre is this charming B&B, where Luigi and Monica make you welcome in one of three suites, each with its independent…
Le Marche
Once you make it to this lovely rural retreat you won't want to go anywhere in a hurry. Nestled in verdant countryside 9km west of Macerata, it offers…
Ascoli Piceno
Housed in a 16th-century palazzo, once part of the Sant’Egido convent, this fab four-star offers a soothing stay in the heart of the action. Its decor…
Ascoli Piceno
This welcoming hotel boasts history, atmosphere and comfort, all in the handsome confines of a noble 16th-century palazzo. Rising around an inner…
Lago Trasimeno
Housed in a big ivy-clad building about 50m from the lakeshore, this top hostel scores across the board. It has beds in dorms and attractive hotel-quality…
Le Marche
If you fancy overnighting in Loreto, this sweet B&B, housed in an 18th-century townhouse and overseen by the friendly Fausta, brims with charming features…
Le Marche
Shaded in trees just a few minutes' (steep) walk above Sirolo's beaches, this coastal campground boasts a prime location, stunning sea views and excellent…
Assisi
Waking up to views of lush green meadows and olive groves will put a spring in your step at this ecofriendly agriturismo (farm stay), less than 15 minutes…
Umbria
A block down from Narni's main drag (Via Garibaldi), this sweet three-room B&B juxtaposes original medieval walls with modern design. Contemporary rooms…
Umbria
At the top of the village, this gem of an affittacamere (room rental) plays up the historic charm with its stepped entrance of exposed stone and beams…
Perugia
Behind a weathered stone facade draped in ivy, this historic three-star hotel hides 14th-century walls and secrets like its former past as a love motel…
Spoleto
Owner Anna Maria is the star at this lovely family-run hotel. She cheerfully welcomes you to her lovingly restored 18th-century home set in tranquil…
Lago Trasimeno
Romance abounds at this artistically minded retreat in Castiglione del Lago's historic centre. Housed in a 16th-century tower, its six rooms and two mini…
Umbria
Set in a converted annex of the Palazzo Ducale, this elegant hideaway effortlessly mirrors Gubbio's medieval look with exposed stone walls and rooms…
Ancona
Affable hosts Ferruccio and Fabio (along with Ice, their Scottish terrier) greet you with a warm smile at this hilltop B&B. Situated about 10 minutes'…
Umbria
Silence hangs like a monk's habit over this luxurious four-star, exquisitely housed in a 17th-century monastery. Its rooms, soberly styled with parquet…
Perugia
This petite, welcoming hotel is tucked in a quiet corner of the centro storico (historic centre). Magnificent views complement the bright rooms, decorated…
Perugia
History and cutting-edge design cavort at this slick and intimate hostel. Pair the central location with modern dorms (bunk beds, heated flooring,…
