Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time to Florence, the sheer pleasure of a leisurely cappuccino in Piazza della Signoria or admiring the view from Piazzale Michelangelo never lessens.

 

Grab a short restorative break in Rome, Milan or Venice or explore some of Italy’s less obvious city break destinations such as Palermo, Turin or Naples.

 

Or let us put together a multi-city break with accommodation in conveniently-located, affordable hotels that will allow you to explore and really get to know the heart of the city.

Hotels with amazing city views

Who wouldn't want to wake up here, open the curtains and keep dreaming? An hotel surrounded by the city skyline.

 

Breathtaking views, highly sought after, which enchant for the truly special location. From Milan to Naples passing through Verona, Venice and Rome: we have collected some of the most beautiful hotels with a view around Italy, a paradise for the few.

 

Monti Palace Hotel

Rome

A panoramic roof top terrace where you can enjoy various thirst quenching apertivi as you recline amidst luscious greenery and the rooftops of Roma.

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Turin Palace Hotel

Turin

Elegant and unfussy, with a great location in one of Italy’s most understated cities.

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Relais Fra’ Lorenzo

Verona

A romantic hillside inn above Verona, blending city views, warm hospitality and peaceful gardens close to the historic centre.

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Seaside cities

Here are the Italian cities and towns on the sea where you must go at least once in your life. Beautiful and famous places, each with its own particular characteristic. From the naturalistic value, to the spectacular landscape they offer, to the historical and artistic importance.

 

Unico Boutique Hotel d’Arte

Palermo

A tranquil retreat with sea views from every room just outside the historic city of Palermo.

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Multi-City Breaks in Italy

With so many tempting destinations to choose from, why stop at just one? Our multi-city breaks allow you to visit two, or more destinations, to make the most of your holiday and double the fun.

Naples and Ischia: City and Spa break

Amalfi Coast & beyond

A seamless twin-centre holiday that pairs Naples’ energy with the calm of Ischia, moving between the two by hydrofoil across the Bay of Naples.

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A Twin-Centre Holiday between Bologna And Ravenna

Bologna

A twin-centre into the heart of Italian beauty, among mosaics, historic buildings and medieval abbeys.

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