The best hotels in Italy
Italy is the country our readers return to most — and the one where the choice of hotel changes the trip most completely. A room above the Amalfi water, a converted monastery in Tuscany, a Dolomites house of glass and larch: each is a different Italy.
These are the Italian places in our collection, ranked by what verified guests actually scored them, not by what their press kits say.
Where to stay in Italy
- Palazzo Portinari Salviati — Florence, Italy · 9.9/10 from 156 verified reviews
- Hotel Miramalfi — Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Italy · 9.8/10 from 365 verified reviews
- La Monastica Resort & Spa — Borgo a Buggiano, Tuscany, Italy · 9.8/10 from 194 verified reviews
- Santre dolomythic home — Bressanone, South Tyrol, Italy · 9.7/10 from 1711 verified reviews
- Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti — Pinzolo, Dolomites, Italy · 9.7/10 from 696 verified reviews
- Castelfalfi — Montaione, Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹 · 9.7/10 from 625 verified reviews
- Villa Cortine Palace Relais & Châteaux — Sirmione, Lake Garda, Italy · 9.7/10 from 619 verified reviews
- ADLER Spa Resort Sicilia — Sicily, Italy · 9.7/10 from 328 verified reviews
- Hotel Pellegrino — Praiano, Amalfi Coast, Italy · 9.7/10 from 199 verified reviews
- Boutique Hotel Stresa — Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy · 9.6/10 from 241 verified reviews
- Avidea Adults Only — Merano, South Tyrol, Italy · 9.5/10 from 159 verified reviews
- Orient Express La Dolce Vita — Rome to Venice — Rome to Venice, Italy 🇮🇹
When to go
May, June and September are the sweet spot almost everywhere: warm sea, workable light, fewer crowds. The Dolomites and the lakes hold well into October; Sicily stays swimmable later than the mainland.
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Italy is best for a first luxury trip?
For a first trip, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast give the widest range of exceptional hotels within short drives. If you want quiet over spectacle, the Italian Lakes and South Tyrol score consistently higher on peace and service in guest reviews.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
Late May to mid-June and all of September combine warm weather with lower occupancy. July and August are hottest and busiest, especially on the coast.
How do you choose the Italian hotels in this collection?
Every property is selected from verified guest scores across booking platforms — we look for consistently exceptional ratings over a meaningful volume of reviews, then read what guests repeatedly say. No hotel pays to appear.
Are these hotels bookable directly?
Yes. Each property page links to the hotel's own site and its verified listings, and you can request an exclusive rate through us if you'd like help.
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