2 Best Hotels in Gubbio, Umbria and the Marches

This atmospheric, 12th-century castle 15 km (9 miles) from Gubbio has spacious, antiques-filled, individually decorated rooms—some with decorated or beamed ceilings and stained glass, many with whirlpool tubs—as well as excellent in-house breakfasts and dinners. In the evening, the menu in the stone-walled dining room, where there's a roaring fire in colder weather, features regional specialties, including many dishes prepared with Chianina veal raised on the castle grounds, as well as a special menu of medieval dishes.

Set inside a 12th-century monastery, this romantic boutique hotel is surrounded by greenery and filled with art. Rooms fuse mid-century modern with Italian style; most have king-size beds and underfloor heating. Some suites offer a private terrace, garden, or whirlpool tub. The restaurant focuses on local, organic ingredients, with vegetables at the center. The outdoor pool is lovely, and although there’s no spa, treatments are offered in the rooms upon request.