The best hotels in Pesaro

What are the best hotels in Pesaro?

Pesaro is a relaxed Adriatic seaside city in Italy’s Marche region, with long sandy beaches, a promenade lined with palm trees and an historic centre packed with piazzas, cafes and museums. Popular with Italian families but still relatively under the radar internationally, it’s a great spot for a beach break with a bit of culture thrown in. For the best stay, Excelsior Hotel Spa & Lido is hard to beat, with its private beach club, sea-view pool, elegant rooms and indulgent spa. Add excellent Italian dining and the Adriatic on your doorstep, and you have all the makings of a special escape.

Scroll down the page for our full selection of recommended hotels in Pesaro or, for a look at different areas, read our guide to the best places to stay in the Le Marche region.

The Best Places to Stay in Pesaro

For the Views

• Hotel Alexander Museum Palace is a striking, white building, designed by a group of renowned local architects, and now considered both a landmark and a modern masterpiece. Its 63 rooms and suites offer a huge range of decor, some extremely artsy, and some very pared back and minimal. The infinity pool, terraces and Michelin recommended restaurant are the icing on the cake!
• A great choice for Adriatic views, Charlie in Pesaro sits right on Pesaro’s promenade, within easy reach of the historic centre. Some rooms have private sea-view balconies, while the rooftop terrace is ideal for evening drinks. Add a breakfast terrace overlooking the water, outdoor pools and a relaxed coastal feel, and you’ve got an easygoing base for a seaside escape.

For Romantics

• Grand Hotel Vittoria is a gorgeous Belle Epoque villa, complete with manicured gardens that run all the way down to the beach. The decor is in keeping with the era of the hotel’s construction, and features gilt, brocade, pillars and double height ceilings, but with all the creature comforts we've all come to expect from a 21st century hotel too. The elegant pool terrace overlooks the water, and the hotel also has a spa.

For a Five-Star Escape

• Excelsior Hotel Spa & Lido is the ideal base for a five-star stay with the Adriatic on your doorstep. There is a private beach club, sea-view pool and rooms in soft nautical tones, some with balconies overlooking the water. Two restaurants serve refined Italian and Mediterranean dishes, while the spa’s Turkish bath, sauna and hydromassage pools make unwinding part of the stay.

Prefer a Private Apartment or Villa?

• If you'd prefer the privacy of a self-catering option then browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• The closest airport to Pesaro is Rimini Airport, which is a short drive along the coast. However Rimini’s airport isn’t linked to many international destinations and you might be better off using one of the larger local airports. Falconara Airport, which is just outside Ancona, is about 45 minutes away by car, or train; Bologna Airport is about an hour and a half away by car or taxi, or about two hours away by train; Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci international airport is just over two hours by car, or about three hours by train; and Venice’s Marco Polo Airport is around three hours by car, or about three and a half by public transport. Pesaro has a station, so it’s possible to travel all the way by train.
• If you want to hire a car we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
• As with many coastal spots, spring and summer are the most popular times to visit Pesaro. Pesaro’s rainfall is spread throughout the year, and even during the winter months you can still anticipate some sunny days. Easter and Christmas are always wonderful celebrations in Italy, and there’s plenty to do here beyond the beach, but it does get chilly during winter, with a regular sprinkling of snow.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Le Marche,
• Or consider one of the best places to stay in Ancona, which is a near neighbour along the coast to the south,
• Or one of the best places to stay in Rimini, which is just along the coastline to the north,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.