781 Best Hotels in Italy

Spending the night in this 13th-century building just 5 km (3 miles) northwest of Orvieto is like staying in a sophisticated country home, albeit one with vineyard views, a private chef, and two-level rooms with modern furnishings. Relax in the comfy sofas surrounding the fireplace in the lounge, or go for a dip in the pool tucked amid grapevines. Each night, the in-house chef whips up a four-course menu paired with wines from the Palazzone vineyards. The charming hosts ensure that your itineraries are packed with interesting activities—or lots of time to chill, if you prefer. The hotel has two-night minimums during the summer months.

Outdoor perks here include a big garden, a large swimming pool, and an included half-day bike rental to explore paths around the lake; interior draws include unique design touches—such as the lobby's collection of vintage luggage labels—and spacious rooms, all with comfy beds and a playful vibe and some with a whirlpool tub and a balcony.

Set in an early-20th-century villa amid Franciacorta's hilly vineyards, this Relais & Chateaux property is a true sanctuary, with an enormous spa, a botanical garden, and vast, sculpture-filled grounds to explore. Each guest room is different, though all are decked out with luxurious fabrics; most have balconies or terraces with garden, lake, or Alpine views, and some feature Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. The hotel is owned by the same family as the neighboring Bellavista and Contadi Castaldi wineries, and you can sample these wines with your meals in the on-site gourmet Leone Felice or L'aurum restaurants or La Filiale pizzeria. You'll want to devote time to the spa's top-notch treatments—including hydrotherapy, body scrubs, facials, and massage—as well as its large pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and gym.

The first Italian outpost of the French brand Mama Shelter, this hip hotel features a funky design with lots of colors and patterns and playful touches like graphic ceilings painted by French street artist Beniloys and vintage pinball machines you can play. Rooms have comfy beds, flat-screen TVs with free movies (including adult movies), and bathrooms with colorful tiles and organic toiletries. The main restaurant, Giardino d'Inverno, draws a trendy local crowd for classic Italian dishes with creative twists, plus live music and DJs from Thursday through Sunday. There's also a pizzeria and, in the warmer seasons, a rooftop terrace and a ground-floor garden restaurant with a cabana bar. The shop in the lobby sells branded merch, as well as handcuffs and other sex toys.

A sense of refined luxury pervades the guest rooms and public spaces of this sophisticated hotel, located just off the main Via Montenapoleone shopping street; from the elegant bedrooms with supercomfortable beds and oversize bathrooms with underfloor heating to the highly rated restaurant and one of the largest spas in Milan (9,700 square feet), you'll be taken care of here. The look is neutral and understated, with dark wood walls and hardwood floors punctuated by splashes of purple in the furniture and curtains. The retro ‘50s Italian bistro, Mandarin Garden, dishes up classic nibbles all day, while Seta restaurant serves more formal (and more expensive) fare. The friendly, helpful staff attend to guests’ every need, from sought-after restaurant reservations to thoughtful touches for travelers with children, including kids’ bathtubs and bottle warmers.

Opened in 2024, the UNA group's stunning contemporary renovation of this lungomare limestone palazzo offers stylish public spaces and individual guest rooms, some with vibrant cassata-inspired pop art, others with antiquity-inspired mosaics. Stunning design delights you around every corner, from giant snails climbing an inner courtyard wall to space-age bathrooms with mood lighting and a tranquil, fragrant herb garden. 

Perched up in the hills 4,035 feet above Merano, this striking Alpine hotel takes full advantage of its superlative views with floor-to-ceiling windows in the guest rooms, a panoramic restaurant, and an infinity pool. Guest rooms have a mountain feel, with wood accents (many with light birch-wood paneling), a muted color palette, and sleek Scandinavian-style furnishings; all come with balconies overlooking the mountains. Some suites also include Finnish saunas or Jacuzzis. There’s a choice of three restaurants: the more formal Panorama, which offers tasting menus; the more traditional Miramonte Stube; and the casual Classic Restaurant. You very well might stay at Miramonti just for the spa, spread out across several levels, which includes two pools (one infinity and one heated onsen pool), a forest sauna, and a gym and activity room—all with those wonderful vistas.

This cozy boutique hotel in the foothills of Mount Etna features spacious rustic-chic rooms on a working organic farm with vineyards, along with an elegant Slow Food–inspired restaurant. The concept here is "eco-bio": everything has been designed with an eye toward being environmentally friendly, from the recycled furnishings to renewable energy. Along those lines, the restaurant, Locanda Nerello, features authentic Sicilian dishes using ingredients grown on the farm or in the area and a comprehensive wine list focusing on natural producers from the area. Guest rooms, one in the main building and the others in suites scattered around the grounds, are individually decorated in a traditional Sicilian style with touches of contemporary art. In keeping with the relaxed spirit, there are no TVs in the rooms but many include fireplaces, and all suites have private outdoor spaces.

One of Italy's most exclusive retreats—in a 17th-century monastery on dramatic coastal cliffs—this boutique hotel has just 20 rooms, all with vaulted ceilings, Italian antiques, modern amenities, sumptuous bathrooms, and dazzling views framed by Mediterranean gardens. With so few people around and so much space, you're likely to feel like a guest at a private villa—one with a fully equipped spa and an astounding infinity pool. The world-class restaurant serves innovative Mediterranean cuisine in a historic dining room or on the terrace, and the spa has a 750-square-foot Thermal Suite set within the ancient walls of the monastery.

An immersive, experiential stay in Magna Graecia amid twinkly lit ancient caves and scattered stone dwellings, with attention to every detail from the breakfast menu, crafted reproduction furniture, vases and fabrics, plus an enchanting spa that stages the daily Water Sanctuary ritual performance. Guest rooms are themed by various eras from Neolithic to VI--III BC, fitted according to experimental archaeological research, with hidden wooden panels concealing state-of-the-art modern control panels and sockets.  

Right off Venice’s main shopping street and a stone’s throw from Piazza San Marco, the former 20th-century stock exchange now houses this supremely comfortable hotel with an art deco flair, charming rooms with private terraces, and a glittering enclosed rooftop pool. Guest rooms feature stucco marble and marmorino finishes, velvet couches and chairs, and Murano glass objects; some suites have terraces with Venetian rooftop views, perfect for enjoying an evening aperitivo. Elegant bathrooms are embellished with mosaic tiles and brass fixtures; some include deep soaking tubs. The colonnaded lobby invites lounging in its many comfy chairs and couches, while the Library Bar includes more than 4,000 carefully selected books (many of them about art) along with a frescoed ceiling. The Nolinski offers two restaurant choices, the courtyard Il Caffè, which makes a lovely setting for a lunch or dinner of Mediterranean cuisine, and the Palais Royal Restaurant, housed in a grand former auditorium. Perhaps the hotel’s pièce de résistance is the gold-tiled indoor rooftop pool, offering sublime Venice views, next to the treatment rooms of the Ottoman-inspired spa.

A stay at this charming, rural-chic hotel surrounded by vineyards is like visiting a stylish friend’s country home—one with impeccably good taste in design and cuisine. Individually decorated rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with comfy COCO-MAT mattresses; some have claw-foot tubs in the bedrooms and terraces offering superlative views. Bathrooms feature whimsical hand-painted tiles and rain showers. An outdoor swimming pool affords stunning vistas, as does the compact gym, stocked with sustainable and aesthetically beautiful NOHrD equipment; there’s also a hammam and yoga room. In-house restaurant LORTO uses local products centered on vegetables and seafood, while Bistrot Nordelaia makes a fine stop for a more casual lunch or dinner. Nordelaia also produces barbera and dolcetto wine from their Calligram vineyards. Unlike most friends’ houses, you may never want to leave.

A stylish yet intimate retreat tucked away on a quiet calle (street) midway between Piazza San Marco and the Accademia Bridge offers exquisite rooms tastefully decorated with original furnishings and tapestries from the Mediterranean and Far East. In the warmer months, breakfast is served in the charming inner courtyard. In the winter, a roaring fireplace greets those who wish to quietly read in the sitting room. The hotel also organizes art exhibitions on its main floor, giving visitors who are around during an opening reception the opportunity to meet local and international artists.

Within walking distance of Assisi's restaurants and shops, this monastery built in 1275 has been converted into a thoroughly contemporary, high-end place to stay with a fabulous spa carved out of 2,000-year-old Roman baths. Most suites are furnished in sleek, minimalist style, with neutral colors; the three Privilege Suites feature frescos or exposed brick walls. The atmospheric Nun Spa Museum includes limestone pillars dating from the 6th century AD along with gorgeous pools of varying temperatures plus an oversized steam room, cold room, and sauna.

This former private villa in a secluded park is known for its bucolic lakeside setting, charming decor of the older rooms, and accommodating staff. The hotel dominates a low hill, and the grounds—a mixture of lawns, trees, statues, fountains, and a clay tennis court—go right down to the lake. The villa itself dates from the early part of the 19th century, although a wing was added in 1952: ask for a higher floor for a better lake view.

Just off the chic Piazza dei Martiri, this intimate hotel pairs modern facilities with a traditional feel. Beyond an elegant stone passageway, a chandeliered, marble-floored lobby welcomes you, its impressive size suggesting a much larger property. Although not ultra-luxurious, guest rooms are quiet, tastefully furnished, and equipped with marble bathrooms. Breakfasts are excellent.

Once home to the aristocratic Sasso family, this 12th-century palazzo—replete with a marble lobby (the former chapel), rooftop hot tubs, and a waterfall—once hosted a Parsifal-absorbed Wagner and was a 1950s hideaway for Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini. Formerly part of the adjacent Hotel Palumbo, the property was opened in 1997 as Palazzo Sasso by Sir Richard Branson—the first guests were Placido Domingo and his entourage. Traditionalists might find this much glitz in quaint Ravello an affront, but no one will complain about immaculately furnished guest rooms, with the latest computer-operated lighting and air-cooling systems. With its Clubhouse by the Sea, Palazzo Avino offers what no other hotel in Ravello can: those gorgeous clifftop views along with private sea access, a swimming pool, and seaside dining.

This charming boutique hotel, set in an 18th-century palace overlooking the main square, has spacious, individually decorated rooms, where original frescoes and beamed ceilings contrast with modern furnishings and some bathrooms have deep soaking tubs. In the medieval cellars, a small spa with a Turkish bath, sauna, and saltwater soaking pool is for the private use of two guests at a time and can be reserved by the hour.

Sleek, soigné, and swank, this hotel set in the majestic palace of the very majestic Caracciolos (one of the most gilded names in Neapolitan history) is definitely a diamond in the rough—the rough being its immediate neighborhood, which is a bit off the main tourist track. The duomo, however, is a mere five-minute walk, and the hotel is steps away from the "family" church, San Giovanni a Carbonara, favored by Carracciolo princes, warriors, lovers, and cardinals. Although the palace dates from the 14th century, this lodging has been refurbished for 21st-century visitors with red sofas, Gio Ponti–inspired ornaments, burnished black globes, and artworks that mirror Lucio Fontana minimal masterpieces. Done up in silvers and taupes, the guest rooms are cool and contemporary, and they all have thick piperno walls to buffer the din from the noisiest motorcycles, of which there are more than a few in this district. The cloister, where the restaurant is located and breakfast is taken, hosts temporary exhibitions of young artists, which are open to nonguests.

Marchese Vittorio dalla Rosa Prati has converted part of his family's 15th-century palace on Piazza del Duomo into luxurious, self-catering accommodations, and those with connecting rooms are ideal for families. Each is different, but all have pastel walls, hardwood floors, large beds, small kitchenettes, and spotless bathrooms. Many have amazing views, either of the Baptistery next door, or of the stunning piazza; others face a quiet courtyard, ensuring a fine night's sleep. For a longer stay, opt for one of the even more spacious apartments, all of which are furnished with the same simple elegance as the palazzo.

Superbly positioned in front of the Duomo on a quiet seaside piazza, this small, handsome, beautifully maintained hotel has guest rooms with contemporary wooden furniture, white and azure fabrics, and marbled bathrooms. Attractive stonework and vaulted ceilings are featured in the Regia restaurant, where the regional seafood bounty are given imaginative twists. Reservations are essential for Sunday lunch and for dinner on summer weekends.

This hotel in a renovated, 14th-century, historic center palace is an appealing mix of antiquity and modernity, including an expansive spa with a sauna and Turkish bath; a swimming pool that features a glass bottom so you can see the Roman ruins beneath it; and magnificent guest rooms with frescoed walls, vaulted ceilings, and charming decorative fireplaces. Though there’s no restaurant on-site, there's easy access to many choices in Urbino’s center.

Fabulously landscaped gardens, complete with fountains and sculptures, along with panoramic views provide a grand entrance to this late 13th-century residence turned charming hotel high up in Spoleto's old town. Atmospheric rooms have beamed ceilings, plenty of antiques, and views onto the Umbrian hills. Though there's no on-site restaurant, rates include breakfast, and it's just a short walk to wonderful restaurants in town.

Baroque architecture punctuates the city, and one of the best ways to see it up close is with a stay at Palazzo Marletta, a private palace turned plush hotel. Three of the property’s seven rooms have that Baroque nobility vibe (crystal chandeliers, sweeping balconies with views of the Duomo, and bas-relief ceilings), while the rest incorporate the modern Italian propensity for clean lines and singular pops of color. Staff are super obliging.

The graceful Marchesa Ginevra Niccolini di Camugliano has taken the palazzo of her husband's family (acquired by an ancestor in 1532) and turned it into a luxurious place that still manages to evoke a cozy, yet highly sophisticated, home. She refers to her lovingly restored hotel as her third child. Rooms have high ceilings, damask drapes, and spacious, marble-floored bathrooms. Some have original 18th-century frescoes, others terrific views. The well-priced Altana Deluxe Suite, with its remarkable view and hot tub, is worth a splurge.

Accessed from a quiet courtyard situated between Palermo's two great theaters, with large, airy rooms and a charming host, this top-floor apartment is part of a beautifully renovated palazzo dating from the mid-19th century. Everything is clean and tidy, and the high-ceilinged, tangerine-hued guest rooms, accommodating up to five guests, are well-equipped with spacious bathrooms and mini-refrigerators. Generous buffet breakfasts of pastries, cannoli, ham, cheeses, and fresh orange juice are served in a conservatory area. There's an elevator, too.

Steeped in lavish Venetian ambience, junior suites are palatial, superior rooms comfortably sized, bright, and well appointed, and ornate frescoes, pastel bas-reliefs, and splendid coffered and carved beamed ceilings abound. What is not original is reproduced to seem so. Carrara marble lines bathroom walls hung with Venetian-style mirrors. After crossing the private bridge that leads to the hotel, guests are greeted with a glass of Prosecco in a green, open courtyard. Many of the common areas, including the spectacular breakfast area, overlook the courtyard. Ask for rooms with views over a quiet side canal. For even larger spaces, try the adjacent apartments, under the same ownership.

The Bianconi family oversees this elegant hotel, which is housed in a 16th-century palace—just around the corner from Norcia’s main square—and features stone floors, vaulted ceilings, and a Michelin-star restaurant. Comfortable, spacious guest rooms have oak or terra-cotta floors, antique furnishings, and black granite or Turkish marble bathrooms. The palace itself has lots of comfortable public spaces, including a library and sitting rooms. Reservations are essential for the renowned Vespasia restaurant, which serves inventive tasting menus using local ingredients. The small basement spa has a hot tub along with a steam bath and sauna; massages can be booked by appointment.

In this lovely 15th-century palace, spacious rooms have high ceilings, tile floors, and 18th-century furnishings, and many have views of the valley below. Bathrooms throughout are tiled in local stone. Common areas are elegant, with deep, plush couches that invite you to recline. There's an ample breakfast buffet and you can arrange for a light lunch in the warmer months. The multilingual staff goes out of its way to be helpful.

This opulently refurbished neo-Gothic palazzo features marble-column arches, terrazzo floors, frescoed ceilings, mosaics, and a charming carved staircase, and some rooms have tufted walls and parquet flooring. The street-level terrace that overlooks the Grand Canal is almost reason alone to stay here, beautiful for morning coffee or evening aperitivo, and if you are here on the first Sunday in September the terrace gives a front-row view of the boat procession and Regata Storica. From the rooftop terrace (which has a Jacuzzi) you get a classic Venetian view over the city's rooftops to the campanile of San Marco and even glimpses of the Dolomites on a clear day.