585 Best Hotels in Italy

Set in a quiet corner of Cannaregio, with an attractive pool, courtyard, and guest rooms accented with rich Venetian furnishings and gold-leaf flourishes, this is a decent option, especially if the Superior Deluxe rooms are on offer. Some may find the decor a tad cliché, but there's much to enjoy here, including rare outside hotel space, a garden room, and a billiard salon. Rooms vary considerably in size and have either rooftop or courtyard views, so book early and ask about the size and view.

Named after the Holy Grail, as in Wagner's opera Parsifal, this inn might not be a Ravello grand dame (owing to its functional modern decor), but it is blessed with a wonderful terrace pool and views. The outside walls are adorned with the work of Roman artist Bruno Canova, with colorful tiled murals outside, and paintings inside. Hovering over the water on the Via della Repubblica, near the Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer, with a nearly unobstructed view of the breathtaking bay, this hotel possesses one of the friendliest staffs around, the panoramic restaurant A Ristoro del Moro, a pretty pool area, and whirlpools and fancy baths. In the dining room, meals from a family kitchen are delivered to tables that are dressed in linen and set near large, arched windows.

The classically elegant and efficient rooms at this hotel are arranged around a courtyard—four have private terraces—and offer good value for pricey Milan. The 1890s building was originally a seminary, though today's level of comfort and service is far from monastic. The included breakfast and free nonalcoholic drinks in the minibar get high marks from guests, and the location, a few steps west of the Duomo and around the corner from the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, is ideal for shopping and sightseeing.

On the coastal road between Crotone and Capo Colonna, a little out of town and just 8 km (5 miles) from the Sanctuary of Hera Lacinia, the '70s-style Helios has crystal clear shores nearby and a pool, terrace, restaurant, and snack bar—all on-site.

This hotel on a private bay provides access to a sandy white beach from the bar and restaurant. A central building and several surrounding cottages contain guest rooms with simple white-wood desks and beds with ironwork insets. Some rooms have balconies.

A 17th-century palazzo in the heart of the Quartieri Spagnoli contains this hotel whose rooms—which can accommodate two, three, or four guests—are decorated in modern Mediterranean style and have original architectural features such as arched or beamed ceilings. Two junior suites have private roof terraces.

The location near the railway and a gas station may not entice, but Termini's most comfortable, well-run hotel has spacious, modern rooms and the decent AmeTerra restaurant. 

The former stables of the Villa Bottini have been transformed into a modern hotel with stylish rooms done in a warm wood veneer with blue-and-white fittings. Free bicycles are a nice bonus in this bike-friendly city, and the sumptuous buffet breakfast could see you through dinner. Residenza dell'Alba, the hotel's annex across the street, was originally part of a 14th-century church; now it's a luxe accommodation with in-room hot tubs, high sweeping ceilings, patterned rugs, and lush, comfortable furniture.

Just a few minutes' walk from the Duomo and the Museo del Violino, this comfortable hotel with functional yet pleasant rooms (the best of which overlook the piazza) is well equipped to satisfy both leisure and business travelers. Note, too, that the Impero makes a convenient base for those (wisely) disinclined to navigate old Cremona by car.

Handily placed near both the Arena and train station, the art-inspired Indigo is a handsome 1920s Stile Liberty palazzo with stylish design touches and a sophisticated loungy feel throughout. Many of the more spacious rooms and public areas, including the Arya Bar & Mixology, dining area, and patio/garden marry tasteful design with a peaceful atmosphere. 

They may not have sea views, but the stylish, comfortable rooms here are decorated in a classic style, and some have large balconies. Most bathrooms have been remodeled. The location is very central, within easy walking distance of a choice of eateries, and there is a modestly priced in-house restaurant that offers a daily changing menu. Valet parking and spa facilities are available at additional charges.

Set in a handsome 17th-century palazzo on slightly scruffy but charming Piazza Fontana, this self-styled "boutique hotel" has limestone walls, coved ceilings and warm off-white hues throughout, with many guest rooms having sea or church views and terraces. With only 11 rooms the family-run charm and care extends to the excellent buffet breakfast and fabulous, helpful staff.  

The owner of this understatedly elegant hotel has a real passion for watches, which is why he chose to name his hotel after them (and why you will see them throughout the property)—and the location can't be beat, as it abuts the increasingly beautiful Piazza Santa Maria Novella. Public rooms have soft, comfortable chairs; the art deco–style breakfast room offers everything, including bacon and eggs. The building, a former 15th-century palazzo, has high ceilings and dark wood floors. Spacious rooms, most with bathtubs, offer a perfect place to recover after a day of touring. Attentive staff make a stay here a true pleasure.

In a 12th-century monastery, vaulted ceilings and exposed stone walls, along with wooden beams and polished terracotta floors covered with rugs, establish rustic elegance in guest rooms. The rolling park around the hotel provides wonderful views of the valley and is the idyllic location for a lovely pool. The good restaurant may tempt you to stay put at dinnertime.

For a convenient, short stay near the port, this sleek, modern hotel offers comfortable rooms, a lounge bar, a bistro restaurant, and a lovely roof garden. It's a reliable option.

One of Procida's best boutique hotels is a great place to enjoy the sunshine, thanks to individually designed rooms, complete with antiques, traditional ceramics, and private terraces. Breakfast is served in the garden.

Set in a quiet campo, this renovated 15th-century Gothic-Byzantine palazzo has simple but spacious rooms and lovely public spaces filled with chandeliers, 18th-century paintings, and period reproduction furnishings. Breakfast is served in the main common area, with its high ceilings, stunning pastel stuccowork, Venetian terrazzo floors, and Murano glass chandeliers.

In addition to a tremendous view of the Boboli Gardens, this mazelike pensione near the Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti has simply furnished but mostly large rooms and a sunny breakfast room. In warm weather, two flower-bedecked terraces are open; one has a stunning 360-degree view of Florence and is the perfect spot to sip a glass of wine or enjoy dinner, and you don't even have to be a hotel guest.

There's nothing much more dramatic than lying poolside here, with views of the sea in one direction and a prime view of the volcano in the other. This hotel got a facelift in 2018 and has comfortable but simple rooms. It's known as a very reliable option on an island where dependable lodging isn't always easy to find.

This boutique hotel might be in the center of Scopello, but once within its secluded grounds, you might believe you're in the open countryside. Facing away from the village, the huge and lushly planted garden is the hotel's best aspect, especially for its pool and stunning vistas over the coast, and Scopello's tonnara can be easily reached on foot from the back gate. The views can also be appreciated from the outdoor terraces of the hotel's bar and restaurant, where tasty local cuisine is served. Breakfasts, too, are memorable, and the service is always friendly. The guest rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, most with a secluded outdoor area, and there's a two- or five-night minimum stay depending on the season.

In a villa and garden a short walk from the beach, this hotel has bright, airy guest rooms decorated with antiques. Meals are served in the roof garden, overlooking the town of Ischia and the Bay of Naples—and you must reserve well in advance. Part of a family-run chain of four hotels in the town of Ischia, it's in the heart of Ischia Porto, just off the busy shopping street Via Roma.

This friendly home away from home in a quiet residential area close to the Colosseum has been run by the Khan family since 1971. Its carefully and courteously attentive staffers go the extra mile for their guests. Clean and comfortable guest rooms have basic antique furnishings and big windows—some even with a view of the Colosseum—and all have air-conditioning, TVs, and Wi-Fi. Higher priced rooms have terraces or balconies as well. In the high season, the on-site restaurant serves dinner as well as breakfast, and the bar is always open for a drink.

A remote Green Coast oasis on lovely Piscinas Beach—between Capo Pecora and Capo Frasca—this designer hotel occupies a former warehouse, built in the late 1800s to house minerals excavated from surrounding hills. The prevailing tone, however, is contemporary chic, not least in the spacious and simply furnished guest rooms, enhanced by marble floors, wooden beams, and Sardinian artisan fabrics. All rooms (some with sitting areas) and the dining areas enjoy views of the limitless sands stretching out on either side. You can take part in the daily yoga sessions on the beach, lounge around the hotel's swimming pool, or relax with an evening drink in the well-stocked American Bar. Note that a two-night minimum stay is required between July and September.

Established in 1925, this art deco--style hotel feels like an authentic time capsule of a more glamorous era. Exquisite wallpaper and fabric prints are coordinated in guest rooms, and some are decorated with antiques—the grandest suite has a red ceiling hand-painted in Venetian style. Everything is lovingly supervised by the owners. There's bar service on the panoramic roof garden and in the courtyard, and complimentary bicycles are available if you feel like braving the traffic. No wonder it's a favorite of filmmaker Wes Anderson, among other illustrious guests.

With a serene location near the Villa Borghese Gardens and a country-manor feel, this family-run art deco retreat attracts an older, well-off international crowd. The downstairs bar—a magnificent piece of cabinetry—is a conversation piece in itself. Upstairs, modern and antique styles combine to create highly polished opulence in guest rooms.

Founded as a convent in 1222, allegedly by St. Francis of Assisi himself, the hotel has coved ceilings, graceful arches, marble columns, Flemish artwork, religious artifacts, antique furnishings, and mosaic flooring—all of which blend seamlessly with modern comforts. Past guests include Otto van Bismarck, Benito Mussolini, Ingrid Bergman, and Tennessee Williams. One of the restaurants and its bar are in the 15th-century Saracen tower, perched on a rock over the sea, providing a view that spans from Capo dei Conca to Capo d'Orso. The famed southern Romanesque cloisters and the beautiful Baroque chapel form the heart of the hotel, which has been owned by the Barbaro family since 1822. Below the tower is a solarium and seawater pool. Ask for a room in the renovated wing, and try to get one with a balcony over Amalfi's bay.

Private terraces with views of the Arno and the Palazzo Vecchio are among the draws in many of this hotel's accommodations. One studio suite in a 13th-century tower preserves details like exposed stone walls and old archways, and looks over a little square with a medieval tower covered in jasmine. The chic interiors approximate breezily elegant homes, with lots of crisp, white fabrics with blue trim.

This ultrastylish all-suites boutique hotel in a former perfume factory has Italian-designed furnishings; paintings by local Brera Academy artists; and sleek, white accommodations—each with its own signature scent (such as fruity, woodsy, or floral) and all overlooking one of two tranquil courtyards. Brightly colored leather couches, king-size beds, and oversize bathrooms round out some of the in-room amenities. Although there's no lobby per se, the library hall is a comfy space to read a book or get some work done. The well-regarded on-site restaurant, Da Noi In, turns out creative modern Italian dishes, and it's only a short stroll to the Navigli canal side streets for more dining and people-watching options.

This hotel graces a coastal promontory, once the site of fisherman's cottages, in Amalfi town itself, so many of the rooms and the breakfast terrace have dreamy views. The heavily trafficked seaside road in front might seem like a deal killer, but because the Marina Riviera is on a bend, traffic is never too fast. By the time you ascend to the hotel's second floor, you might even imagine that you've escaped into a cocoon, one that's decorated with antique furniture, 18th-century ceramics, and vintage photos. And you'll feel right at home, thanks to the Gargano family, who greet you in the welcoming coved-ceiling reception area. Owner Antonio prides himself on his buffet-style breakfast. Each guest room is different, with ceramic fittings in the bathrooms. A thalasso pool and steam bath has recently been opened on the third-floor solarium.

On a side street around the corner from one of Rome's most impressive piazzas, this friendly hotel has polite and professional staff, public spaces styled with contemporary art, and guest rooms with wood fixtures and furnishings accentuated by warm colors. The intimate lounges and charming bar follow the same scheme, as does the breakfast room, where a generous American breakfast buffet is laid out in the morning, complete with complimentary newspapers.