Reviews and guides for Italy

20 Best Hotels in Rural Tuscany

Tuscany’s countryside of grey-green and terracotta is known for its hilltop views, rows of grape vines and fine food, wine and art. Our pick of its best hotels includes lavish country hotels, converted castles and laidback guesthouses...

The 12 Best Hotels in the Maremma

The best hotels in Maremma including all-out luxury stays, chic boutiques, hotels with beach access, and properties with particularly good restaurants...

The 10 Best Boutique Hotels in Umbria

The best boutique hotels in Umbria including agriturismo, traditional hideaways, and Palazzos. Ideal for relaxing summer breaks...

The 20 Best Five-Star Hotels Puglia

The best five-star hotels in Puglia as chosen by the experts at The Hotel Guru. From breezy seaside getaways perfect for couples to luxurious spa stays or properties with Michelin star dining.

24 Best Hotels with Pools in Tuscany

The best hotels with pools in Tuscany from family-friendly stays with facilities galore to upscale five star hotels and cute little B&Bs too!

17 of the Best B&Bs in Sicily

Sicily is a place unto itself, with its own culture, architecture, decor, cuisine, and take on the Mediterranean lifestyle. So Sicily, more than other destinations, is somewhere to opt for a B&B over a larger hotel...

The 10 Best Hotels on Lake Lugano

Lake Lugano benefits from the same charms as the Italian lakes. And the 10 best hotels on Lake Lugano are prefect for making the most of the spectacular backdrop, the sunny weather and elegant towns. These are also the most romantic hotels on Lake Lugano.

Venice's 16 Best Guesthouses

Our Gurus promise their collection of Venice’s best guesthouses are charming, intimate offerings, imbued with the atmosphere of Venice. And Venice brims with guesthouses and B&Bs, often called locandas...

The 11 Best Value Hotels on Lake Como

The best value hotels on Lake Como including quaint B&Bs, couples' hideaways, family-friendly stays, and hotels with standout restaurants...

The Best Hotels in Testaccio, Rome

The 3 best hotels in Testaccio, Rome are our local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Rome. This historic area has some of the most romantic hotels in Rome, and some of the quietest hotels in Rome too. It also has some of the best food in Rome.

The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in Sorrento

A collection of the best boutique hotels in Sorrento, from luxurious bohemian mansions to wellness hotels.

Rooms with a View: The 20 Best Italian Lakeside Hotels

The Italian Lakes region is a stunning backdrop for a holiday. Especially based in of one of the 20 best Italian lakeside hotels. Which include some of the best hotels in the Italian Lakes region. Some of the most romantic hotels in the Italian Lakes too.

Good countries to visit in September

Summer may be drawing to a close but there are still some fantastic places to visit in September with very pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds and plenty to see and do. Take your pick from sunny Cyprus, Portugal and Sicily or charming Ireland and Copenhagen . . .