Perugia
This fairy-tale castle comes with all the turreted, ivy-clad, vaulted trappings you would imagine. Its 18 individually designed rooms have been finished…
Must-see hotels in Umbria & Le Marche
Perugia
From its hilltop perch, this historic five-star hotel has captivating views of the valley below and hills beyond. This has been a local landmark since the…
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Todi
What a delight! Danish duo Thomas and Lisbeth bring together old-stone farmhouse charm with Scandi cool at their gorgeous boutique B&B. The rooms combine…
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Umbria
Live like the local nobility at this refined family-run hotel, one of the few still operating in Norcia's historic centre. Its spacious rooms are a…
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Umbria
Everything else seems a world away as you settle into this charming farm stay, high in the hills between Gubbio and Perugia. Surrounded by wooded slopes…
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Umbria
Some 3km from Spello, this medieval farmstead is a delight. Surrounded by silent olive groves on the slopes of Monte Subasio, it commands stirring views…
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Le Marche
Quite the rural idyll, this 17th-century farmhouse resides in 10 hectares of orchards, vines and woodlands just outside Sarnano. Besides its spotless…
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Le Marche
Set back from Sirolo's beaches and surrounded by cornfields, meadows and olive groves, this converted farmhouse is a gorgeous country hideaway. Named…
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Assisi
An air of Zen-like calm hangs over this super-stylish boutique hotel. Housed in a converted stone convent, it exudes understated class with a decor that…
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Lago Trasimeno
A little corner of Eden, this eco-minded hostel sits in glorious isolation on the unspoiled Isola Polvese. It's housed in a converted farmstead set amid…
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Orvieto
You won't regret going the extra mile to this boutique hotel in Rocca Ripesena, a panoramic hilltop hamlet 6km west of Orvieto. Its light, spacious rooms…
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Orvieto
Hugging the walls on the edge of Orvieto's old town, this gracious B&B takes the concept of a 'room with a view' to another level, gazing out across…
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Perugia
Perugia's oldest hotel dates from 1786, but a complete 2017 makeover turned it into one of the city's sleekest digs. Stunning 18th-century frescoes…
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Ancona
This sleek, sea-facing four-star sets the standard in Ancona. Housed in a converted 1950s brick building overlooking the port, it sports a crisp…
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Umbria
This 17th-century farmhouse turned stylish agriturismo resides in the dozy hamlet of Casalina, just south of Deruta. Guest rooms feature wood beams and…
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Spoleto
This exquisitely converted 13th-century palace exudes charm down to the last detail, from the delicate breakfast china to the historical oak and wrought…
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Assisi
This artistic hideaway, ideally located about 200m from the Basilica di San Francesco and five minutes' walk from the Parcheggio Piazza Giovanni Paolo II,…
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Spoleto
This B&B is a real home away from home, albeit one perched on top of a 200-year-old palazzo. It's a tidy, cosy place, with bright, wood-beamed rooms,…
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Orvieto
A highly respected winery set in green hills 6km from Orvieto, Locanda Palazzone makes for an idyllic countryside getaway. Its suites and four-person…
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Perugia
Buried in Perugia's medieval centre is this charming B&B, where Luigi and Monica make you welcome in one of three suites, each with its independent…
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Le Marche
Once you make it to this lovely rural retreat you won't want to go anywhere in a hurry. Nestled in verdant countryside 9km west of Macerata, it offers…
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Lago Trasimeno
Housed in a big ivy-clad building about 50m from the lakeshore, this top hostel scores across the board. It has beds in dorms and attractive hotel-quality…
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Le Marche
If you fancy overnighting in Loreto, this sweet B&B, housed in an 18th-century townhouse and overseen by the friendly Fausta, brims with charming features…
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Le Marche
Shaded in trees just a few minutes' (steep) walk above Sirolo's beaches, this coastal campground boasts a prime location, stunning sea views and excellent…
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Assisi
Waking up to views of lush green meadows and olive groves will put a spring in your step at this ecofriendly agriturismo (farm stay), less than 15 minutes…
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Umbria
A block down from Narni's main drag (Via Garibaldi), this sweet three-room B&B juxtaposes original medieval walls with modern design. Contemporary rooms…
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Umbria
At the top of the village, this gem of an affittacamere (room rental) plays up the historic charm with its stepped entrance of exposed stone and beams…
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Perugia
Behind a weathered stone facade draped in ivy, this historic three-star hotel hides 14th-century walls and secrets like its former past as a love motel…
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Spoleto
Owner Anna Maria is the star at this lovely family-run hotel. She cheerfully welcomes you to her lovingly restored 18th-century home set in tranquil…
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Lago Trasimeno
Romance abounds at this artistically minded retreat in Castiglione del Lago's historic centre. Housed in a 16th-century tower, its six rooms and two mini…
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Umbria
Set in a converted annex of the Palazzo Ducale, this elegant hideaway effortlessly mirrors Gubbio's medieval look with exposed stone walls and rooms…
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Ancona
Affable hosts Ferruccio and Fabio (along with Ice, their Scottish terrier) greet you with a warm smile at this hilltop B&B. Situated about 10 minutes'…
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Umbria
Silence hangs like a monk's habit over this luxurious four-star, exquisitely housed in a 17th-century monastery. Its rooms, soberly styled with parquet…
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Perugia
This petite, welcoming hotel is tucked in a quiet corner of the centro storico (historic centre). Magnificent views complement the bright rooms, decorated…
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Perugia
History and cutting-edge design cavort at this slick and intimate hostel. Pair the central location with modern dorms (bunk beds, heated flooring,…
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Todi
Just south of the main square, this renovated 17th-century palazzo has great old-world charm. Rooms, some of which are on the small side, are comfortable…
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Ancona
Enjoying a lovely location near Ancona's white-shingle beach, this genteel hotel is a classic seaside pile. There's something slightly old-fashioned about…
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Le Marche
In the small town of Amandola on the northeastern fringes of the Monti Sibillini National Park, this is a lovely five-bedroom hotel. A warm welcome and…
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Le Marche
On first sight, the Clipper appears to be just another old seaside hotel with a cavernous lobby and tired 1970s-style decor. But stay here and you'll…
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Orvieto
Bunk down in the shadow of the Duomo at this friendly three-star where the church bells will most likely be your wake-up call. Orvieto-born artist Livio…
