585 Best Hotels in Italy

You’ll get a warm welcome at this charming family-run hotel in the Sarentino Valley, which has incorporated natural materials into the design and an innovative philosophy into the menus, including a substantial cellar of natural wines. Bright, large rooms use local Alpine woods and have sleek, modern furnishings and views into the Sarntal Alps. Restaurant Alpes serves traditional dishes with a modern twist; La Fuga (Laboratory for Future Gastronomy), held for part of the year, offers a modern take on natural food and wines, served over many courses. Ask to get a peek at the impressive wine cellar, which holds more than 600 types of wine, mostly natural. The expansive spa offers a wide range of relaxing treatments, including pine, juniper, and hay baths, as well as an impressive outdoor “farmer’s bath,” with two saunas, a pool, an outdoor relaxation room, and two outdoor wood tubs. If you're after a vacation from your vacation, this is it.

The pale yellow exterior only hints at the elegance inside this hotel created by joining two Liberty villas dating from 1899 and 1902. Refined furnishings include gem-color fabrics and dark wood. Many rooms have balconies that face the sea or the mountains, and all of them have comfortable beds with linen sheets and copious pillows. Though beach privileges come at an extra price, the pool is so pretty that going to the beach may seem irrelevant. Half- and full board are available, and a seven-night stay is mandatory.

Rooms at this comfortable full-service hotel—a five-minute walk from the train station and right in front of the city walls—are ample in size, with a mix of contemporary and traditional accents. A 2017 face-lift added marbled and mirrored swagger to some public areas, including the bar and spacious lobby, as well as to some suites and bathrooms.

In a pedestrianized piazza in Marsala's old town, this former convent has been turned into a stylish and atmospheric lodging. Public rooms are of a stately size, including the extensive lounge bar area that boasts oriental carpets, brick walls, a large old fireplace, and lofty arches. Guest rooms come in varying sizes but are all clean and well-equipped. There's a pleasant cloister garden, and a wide-ranging spread is available in the frescoed breakfast room. Check-in early to bag one of the limited parking spaces right outside the hotel.

One of the city's most famous lodgings—built in the 14th century and run as a hotel since 1822—lives up to its reputation: the chance to explore the wonderful, highly detailed lobby is itself a reason to book an overnight stay, plus the views along the lagoon are fantastic, the rooms gorgeous, and the food fabulous.

Occupying a prime position atop the Spanish Steps, this glamorous sister property of the beloved Hotel de Russie near the Piazza del Popolo has a Grand Tour–inspired design featuring antiques, custom wallpaper stamped with Piranesi prints, and plenty of silk. The Mosaico restaurant serves pan-Mediterranean cuisine in a charming courtyard, and Café Ginori on the ground floor serves elevated bistro dishes on Ginori porcelain. But the most popular spot is Cielo Terrace, where you can sip Aperol Spritzes with stunning views of Rome from a rooftop perch.

At this recently renovated cozy inn—more than 500 years old and still one of the region's best—each room is unique, and many are filled with antiques and paintings. The name comes from the 1551 visit of King John III of Portugal, who stopped here while leading an elephant (a present for Austria's Emperor Ferdinand) over the Alps. Housed in the large park are a pool, tennis courts, and the separate Villa Marzari, with 12 rooms and a sauna. Two in-house gourmet restaurants (one with a Michelin star) serve tasty fare.

The elegant and refined facade announces a charming, and reasonably priced, place to stay; the hospitable staff, the tastefully decorated rooms, and the lovely garden, where guests can breakfast or drink, do not disappoint. After a long day of sightseeing, relax on a plush, velvet chair in the cozy bar or on a wrought-iron one in the garden beside a gushing fountain. The delicious sweet and savory breakfast buffet is a real treat. Family rooms are available.

Individually designed guest rooms in a centuries-old Bolzano landmark feature modern furnishings with clean lines, as well as contemporary art paired with 19th-century paintings and sketches. The small and intimate surroundings are enhanced by attentive service, perks like whirlpool baths, and views of the Gothic cathedral across the square. Guests can also use the Parkhotel Laurin's swimming pool.

After serving as a Franciscan convent and then the residence of the noble Strozzi family, the Collegiata has been converted into a fine hotel, with no expense spared in the process. Arched, multipane windows look out on the surrounding park. All the guest rooms (some with private balconies) are furnished with a mix of wood and upholstered antiques in warm browns and reds and precious tapestries. Bathrooms have large whirlpool baths. A summer restaurant occupies the deconsecrated church.

Now part of the Oetker Collection, Capri's oldest hotel (1822) is fresh off a top-to-bottom renovation by lauded architect Francis Sultana in 2024, and it's now the hottest and most expensive hotel on the island. It began life as the Locando Pagano (once hosting August Kopisch, who "discovered" the Grotta Azzurra), and although it's just down the street from La Piazzetta, it offers respite from the street-level bustle. A white-and-aquamarine color scheme prevails, with frescoes in the lobby, bespoke furnishings, and striped lounge chairs by the pool. Michelin-starred chef Gennaro Esposito has taken the helm of the dining outlets, which include the signature ground-floor restaurant Gennaro's, the rooftop restaurant Bianca, and the beach club Da Gioia by La Palma in Marina Piccola. 

Best described as “Alpine country chic,” this luxe yet rustic family-run hotel has spacious wood-latticed rooms with mountain-view balconies, a spa, lots of cozy sitting areas, and a much-lauded restaurant. There's a relaxed, homey atmosphere in the lobby and bar, where you can order a glass from the 24,000-bottle wine cellar. After a hard day skiing or hiking, the inviting spa with pool, Turkish bath, and saunas is just the thing. And—following a meal at La Stüa de Michil or the more casual Les Stües restaurant (nightly rates include a four-course dinner)—you'll be tempted to call it a night, so that you're ready for the next day’s mountain adventures, right outside the door.

A wall of windows soaks up extraordinary, sweeping views of the lagoon and the island of San Giorgio, enjoyed from many of the individually decorated guest rooms and suites, which have fine fabric, damask drapes, Biedermeier furniture, Venetian glass, and marble bathrooms. The downstairs restaurant is all glass, light, and water views, as are some of the neoclassical public rooms, with splashes of blue-and-green glass suggesting the sea. The vista must have been pleasing to Tchaikovsky, who wrote his Fourth Symphony here in 1877. The staff is top-notch, as are the restaurant and the bar.

The sleek, contemporary guest rooms at this hotel in an imaginatively renovated 1915 palazzo are warmed up a bit by fabrics with bold prints; fabulous public areas include a spacious, chic roof terrace and cocktail bar that serve aperitivi.

This contemporary upscale hotel near the Centro Storico's major sights occupies an early-20th-century palazzo, but you won't find heavy, ornate furnishings—the emphasis is on light and space, both in short supply in old Naples. The services and professional approach are on a par with the grander hotels on the seafront, making the Decumani a great choice if your focus is classic Napoli.

This tastefully renovated convent right nearby Ascoli Piceno’s historic center includes everything you need for a pleasant stay—a well-regarded restaurant, a relaxing spa, and modern guest rooms that have comfy beds and bathrooms with showers. Ristorantino Cibo serves well-prepared regional dishes for lunch and dinner. The Seta Spa includes treatment rooms, a whirlpool tub, saunas, and a pool. The hotel also offers guided tours of Ascoli Piceno on Sunday.

Set on gorgeous, verdant grounds with stunning sea views, this cliff-top hotel—a villa with a modern annex—offers a mix of traditional and minimalist rooms, many with private balconies. The restaurant, Le Terrazze, features a mare e terra (sea and land) menu and a lovely terrace above the sea, where breakfasters can linger before heading down to the Riviera bathing area.

Overlooking Tropea's golden sands and azure waters, this intimate, self-styled boutique hotel—with modern, quirky, equatorial-theme rooms—is a reliable option. Accommodations include three deluxe sea view rooms, each with a beguiling balcony, huge shower room, sun loungers, and a whirlpool tub.

Hand-painted friezes decorate the walls of the spacious guest rooms, and elegant comfort is the grace note throughout—you can sip afternoon tea in oversize armchairs by the fireplace or take a walk in the sweet-smelling rose garden. The service is very gracious, and the attention to detail includes a generous selection of up-to-date magazines for your reading pleasure. The staff will give you route maps or help you book a guided bicycle tour. Enjoy an ample breakfast buffet, including homemade cakes, served in a cheerful room facing the courtyard.

If you're in Merano to pamper yourself, you can't do much better than the Hotel Terme: as its name suggests, it's connected to the expansive Terme Merano (a stay here includes free, unlimited access via a "bathrobe tunnel"), and it also has the rooftop Sky Spa with indoor and outdoor pools and saunas. Most guest rooms have brightly colored walls and furniture contrasted with hardwood floors; some include balconies with mountain views. Although the Sky Spa can only be used by guests ages 14 and up, the ground-floor indoor and outdoor pool and saunas are accessible to all. The hotel's prime position means a quick walk into town for shopping and dining, or you can eat at the on-site Olivi Restaurant or Bistro La Piazza.

On a street filled with beautiful old villas, this Victorian-era former private residence has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, beautiful gardens, a spa, and well-appointed rooms (some with balconies). There are also family suites and a self-catering apartment sleeping five. Breakfast can be enjoyed in a sunroom, and just outside its windows, citrus trees sway. An in-house bar offers the perfect place to have an aperitivo, either in one of the well-appointed rooms or outside in the flower-filled garden. There is a minimum two-night stay in summer.

Set in a 16th-century mansion annexed to Palazzo Borghese and tucked behind a discreet entrance, this intimate hotel might be Rome's best-kept secret. It has stunning decor featuring plush furnishings and vivid photographs by Florentine photographer Massimo Listri. Rooms and suites were designed with comfort, style, and convenience in mind. The lobby lounge, Il Salotto, is a lovely spot for coffee or cocktails, and the Adelaide restaurant serves perfectly executed Mediterranean dishes, including some Roman classics.

Befitting its location on Murano, this well-situated hotel is in a former glassmaking factory and has vitreous works of art throughout; it also has spacious, contemporary guest rooms with dark-wood floors and brown-and-cream color schemes. The Osteriva restaurant, open for lunch and dinner daily, serves regional cuisine, and the Rivalonga Bar + Lounge is a delightful place for both guests and nonguests looking for an evening drink after sleepy Murano shuts down.

The location has been described as "heaven on earth," and a stay at this elegant Ferragamo estate—situated near a medieval village and with accommodations that include a 10-bedroom villa (rented out as a single unit) that was once a luxurious hunting lodge—is sure to bring similar descriptions to mind. Here, the houses have been converted into splendid suites and villas that sleep two to eight. No two are alike, and the shops and craftspeople who work in the village are all part of the hotel: the atmosphere is magical.

The dramatic approach (via a curving private drive lined with cypresses) to this Renaissance villa sets the tone: it's all uphill from there, with remarkable high-ceilinged rooms and elegant furnishings. Many have views of the Italianate garden directly below and Florence farther yon. The sweeping main staircase is lit with candles at night to dramatic effect. La Cucina, the restaurant, serves Tuscan food with clever, creative twists. A shuttle bus to Florence runs regularly from the property.

Just out of town and immersed in gorgeous, blooming gardens, this grand, gleaming palazzo turned welcoming resort hotel (opened 2018) has sleek public areas and stylish guest rooms. Facilities including the sophisticated Line restaurant, pool, and 24-hour room service make it an affordable, top-notch option. 

Favored by the glitterati, the San Pietro is several leagues above town (a shuttle bus whisks you back and forth), far from the crowds and paparazzi but camera-ready nevertheless, with seven levels of gardened terraces and a stunning interior that mixes the modern (the hotel was built in the early 1970s) with the magnificent (great antiques, elegant Vietri tilework). Who can resist idling away hours on the majolica benches of the grand terrace? Before you is a god's view of Positano and its bay, magnificently framed by gigantic urns of flowers. Most of the elegantly furnished rooms come with terraces (most look out to the sea, not toward Positano) and plate-glass views; guest-room decor mixes chic and charming in the best country-style manner. The pool on an upper level is not large, so most guests opt to take an elevator fit for James Bond through hundreds of feet of mountainside to the private beach and bar. The proprietors organize boating excursions for those who want to roam farther afield. Don't leave without trying the hotel's incredibly delicious signature drink: Elephant's Milk, a mix of almond milk, mineral water, and lemon juice. The bartenders here also make a mean Bellini.

Set in what was once an architecture school and featuring gorgeous modern design, this intimate hotel is a stone's throw from the Mausoleum of Augustus and not far from the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. Its guest rooms are decked out with canopy beds, Italian-marble bathrooms, and the finest linens, as well as satellite flat-screen TVs and Bose bluetooth speakers. The swanky bar and the timeless library-inspired lounge are the perfect places to relax after a day of wandering cobblestone streets, but for extra pampering you can request a massage in the comfort of your room.

This tiny, unpretentious hotel on the outskirts of Positano beckons with bougainvillea-laden views, castaway cottages, terraces growing produce, and a turquoise seawater pool—all perched over a private beach where a boat can whisk you away to Capri. Thanks to the wonderful Mandara family, you'll feel right at home in a few minutes—because this is their home. Guest rooms with coved ceilings, whitewashed walls, and native folk art are simple havens of tranquillity and comfort. Some are in a house above the road (a bit noisy if trucks rumble by, but this rarely happens at night); others are in adorable cottages close to the sea. Very steep, arbor-covered walkways zigzag across the hill, linking these little acres of heaven.