Places to stay in Italy

The ExpertoItaly accommodation collection

Places to stay in Italy, chosen with care

A lakeside hotel within walking distance of dinner. A country retreat worth hiring a car for. A city address that makes exploring easier. ExpertoItaly selects accommodation for its character, comfort and the holiday it makes possible.

Casa Fantini — Pella · Lake Orta

The right place changes the holiday

Choose the hotel and the holiday together

A hotel’s location shapes how you spend your days: whether you walk out for dinner, need a car for an excursion or want to stay beside the pool. Our collection brings together small hotels, guesthouses, residences and rural retreats with different strengths.

A location that works

We consider the surrounding town or countryside, the arrival, local restaurants and the places you want to explore. A view is more rewarding when the setting suits you.

A room chosen for you

Space, outlook, outdoor areas and bed arrangements vary within a hotel. We explain the useful differences and check access and bathroom preferences.

Character with honest advice

Art-filled interiors, thoughtful hosting, good food and interesting buildings give a stay its personality. We also explain the compromises, from stairs to remoteness.

Begin with the setting

Where would you enjoy spending time?

San Montano Resort & Spa — Lacco Ameno · Ischia

By the sea and on the islands

Beach mornings, island stays and terraces above the water.

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Hotel Corte di Gabriela — San Marco · Venice

In Italy’s cities

Individual hotels and guesthouses in neighbourhoods worth exploring.

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Aerial view of Tenuta Santi Giacomo e Filippo with vineyards, farmhouses, and swimming pool in the Marche countryside near Urbino.

Among vineyards and countryside

Country houses, vineyards and rural estates with time to settle in.

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Balcony view from Hotel La Majun overlooking the green meadows and mountains of Alta Badia in the Dolomites.

In the mountains

Village bases, family resorts and hillside retreats for days outdoors.

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Different reasons to stay

A few places that show our approach

Each has a distinct role in a holiday. These examples show how we match accommodation to your interests, preferred pace and way of travelling.

Hotel Castello Malcesine

Malcesine · Lake Garda

Hotel Castello Lake Front

Lakefront terraces and town life on foot

Lake-facing suites, outdoor space and Malcesine’s old town close by give this stay its appeal.

Planning your stay
Choose the suite and terrace carefully. An arranged arrival makes a car-free stay practical.

Pair with Verona or the mountains.

San Montano Resort & Spa — Lacco Ameno · Ischia

Lacco Ameno · Ischia

San Montano Resort & Spa

Thermal bathing above the bay

Mediterranean gardens, thermal pools, sea-view terraces and spa time make the resort a substantial part of the holiday.

Planning your stay
Town and beach are below the hotel, reached by shuttle or taxi. The terraced grounds include slopes and steps.

A longer island stay after Naples.

Palazzo de Noha — Lecce · Puglia

Lecce · Puglia

Palazzo de Noha

A palazzo for Baroque Lecce

Historic architecture, contemporary art and a roof terrace with a small pool give you reasons to return between visits.

Planning your stay
A small rooftop pool differs from a resort pool. We check the room and arrival arrangements.

Add rural Salento or a seaside stay.

Aerial view of Tenuta Santi Giacomo e Filippo with vineyards, farmhouses, and swimming pool in the Marche countryside near Urbino.

Near Urbino · Le Marche

Tenuta Santi Giacomo e Filippo

Vineyards and restored farmhouses

A rural estate for cultural outings, local food, wine and spa time, with grounds worth enjoying between excursions.

Planning your stay
A car is useful. We compare the room building, layout and any family accommodation.

Pair Renaissance Urbino with the Adriatic.

B&B La Giuggiulena — Siracusa · South-east Sicily

Siracusa · South-east Sicily

B&B La Giuggiulena

Sea swims and walks into Ortigia

A small hosted B&B, with breakfast above the water, selected sea-view balconies and direct rocky sea access.

Planning your stay
Allow around twenty minutes to walk to Ortigia. The natural shoreline suits confident swimmers.

Combine with Taormina or the Baroque south-east.

Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort — San Vigilio di Marebbe · Dolomites

San Vigilio di Marebbe · Dolomites

Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort

Mountain days with room for the family

Family room choices, pools and activities balance days outdoors; couples have a separate adults’ spa.

Planning your stay
We check sleeping arrangements, ages and seasonal activities. Arrival from a station still requires a road transfer.

Combine with a carefully chosen Lake Garda stay.

Find your part of Italy

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Venice & Italy’s art cities

Venice & Italy’s art cities

Choose an address around culture, walking and evenings out.

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Castello Aragonese in Ischia at sunset, viewed from the beach with reflections in the sand

Amalfi Coast & Bay of Naples

Contrast Naples, coastal villages and island accommodation.

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A thoughtful change of pace

Make the hotel part of a wider holiday

Naples, then Ischia

Begin with city walks, archaeology and food, then choose an island hotel for gardens, bathing and longer afternoons at the property.

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Florence, then the Tuscan countryside

Choose a walkable city address before a rural hotel where gardens, local food and outings by car create a different daily routine.

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Milan, then an Italian lake

Follow art and neighbourhood discoveries with a settled lakeside stay. The railway connection and the hotel’s final approach both matter.

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Choosing with confidence

Useful distinctions before you book

Are all these places conventional hotels?

No. We include guesthouses, residences with kitchens and small country houses as well as hotels and resorts. We explain the hosting, shared facilities and meal arrangements for the stay proposed.

Can you help with family arrangements or access needs?

Yes. Tell us about ages, sleeping arrangements, stairs, walking distance and bathrooms. We check the property and room rather than treating family or accessibility labels as guarantees.

Can the hotel be the main focus of the holiday?

Certainly. A week in one base gives you time for both the hotel and its surroundings. You do not need to combine several destinations for a worthwhile Italy holiday.

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Tell us what makes a good stay for you

A terrace with a view, a lively town outside, a generous bedroom or a quiet garden: tell ExpertoItaly what matters. We will suggest accommodation that fits your holiday and arrange the journey around it.

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Travel Trust Association member Q8055 · Accommodation, travel arrangements and experiences planned together