Where to stay (page 2)
Cheap hotels and hostels town by town, villas and rentals.
Cheap Hotels in Perugia
Tuscany may get most of the press, but the hilltop city of Perugia in Umbria has long been a magnet for visitors.
Cheap Hotels in Genoa
Genoa may not be as overrun with tourists as the Cinque Terre towns further down the Ligurian coast, but perhaps that's just because Genoa is a large enough city that it can accommodate the influx.
Cheap Hotels in Turin
Turin played host to the Olympic Winter Games in 2006, but the city is home to one of the Catholic church's most treasured relics - so it's been a destination for religious pilgrims and the curious…
Cheap Hotels in Palermo
Sicily's capital city of Palermo is big enough that there is plenty to do if you stayed for weeks, and yet it remains far less popular as a tourist destination than the big cities on the mainland.
Cheap Hotels in Positano
Of the many towns that dot the coastline of the Amalfi, Positano is perhaps the most popular. Because of this, it's also one of the more expensive towns to stay in on the Amalfi Coast .
Cheap Hotels in Sorrento
While Sorrento isn't technically part of the Amalfi Coast , it's very close to the Amalfi and it makes a great base from which to explore both the famous coastal towns, the nearby islands, the big…
Cheap Hotels in Verona
Although most of the focus in the Veneto is (rightly) on Venice, the nearby city of Verona is quite popular in its own right.
Hotels in Florence
Florence is one of the most popular cities in Italy to visit, and has been for quite a long time - so hunting for hotels in Florence can be daunting.
Cheap Hotels in Bologna
Ask many Italians and - if they're being honest and not just saying their mother's cooking is the best - they'll tell you the cuisine of the Emilia-Romagna region is Italy's best.
Cheap Hotels in Pisa
Pisa is home to one of the most famous buildings in the entire country of Italy, yet it remains a city that's far more popular as a day trip option than a place to spend the night.
Cheap Hotels in Siena
There are hotels in many different parts of Siena, but I highly recommend staying inside the old city walls if you can.
Hotels in Naples' Historic Center
As much as I might like the city of Naples , I'm also aware that it can be a shock to the system if you're a traveler.
Rome Hotels Near Vatican City
Rome is a big city. And although there is an area that's considered the historic center, there are still major attractions that are quite a distance from that area if you're traveling on foot.
Romantic Hotels in Venice
Venice is easily one of the most romantic cities on earth, let alone in Italy, so it's not hard to understand why so many newlyweds decide to include it on their honeymoon itinerary.
Hotels in Florence Near the Duomo
Most cities have one major landmark - the thing that, if you had your way, you'd open your hotel window and see every single morning.
Florence Hotels With a View of the River: Getting "A Room With a View" in Florence
I took advantage of a lazy Sunday recently to watch a movie I'd never seen before - the Merchant-Ivory adaptation of E.M.
Recommended Family-Friendly Hotels in Rome
My friend Amie O'Shaughnessy is back with another article to help those of you traveling to Italy with kids find the best options as far as accommodation goes - and this time she's here to help with…
Florence Hostels Near the Duomo
Despite the fact that the old center of Florence is eminently walkable, there's something to be said for finding a place to stay that's just around the corner from the city's most famous landmark -…
Hotels in Milan Near the Duomo
Let's get one thing straight at the outset - hotels near the Milan Duomo aren't going to come cheap.
Malpensa Airport Hotels Near Milan
If you're anything like me, you probably think hunting for an airport hotel isn't exactly fun stuff.
Romantic Hotels in Rome
There are plenty of places on earth where it's easy to imagine a romantic holiday or honeymoon, and others that require a little imagination to turn them into romantic destinations.
Finding the Hostels in Milan
Milan is known neither as a budget travel destination nor a hostel hotspot. But believe it or not, there are a few hostels in Milan .
Budget Hotels Near the Colosseum
As the most easily identifiable landmark in Rome , the Colosseum makes an ideal point of reference for tourists in the city.
Hostels Near the Colosseum in Rome
I've said before that there's a huge cluster of hostels around Termini Station in Rome, and although there are also hostels away from Termini, I'm sure you won't be surprised to learn that there…
Budget Hotels in Milan
Milan is a city of banking, high fashion, and big business (at least big for Italy) - so it's probably not surprising that finding something that qualifies as a "budget hotel" in the city center can…
Hotels Near the Venice Train Station: 3-stars & 4-stars
Venice isn't a big city, and walking from one end to the other isn't that long of a trip (unless you take lots of weird side-streets and wrong turns, which is highly recommended) - but the center of…
Best Party Hostels in Rome (or Places Where You Might Not Sleep Much)
Travel is about more than sight-seeing. It's also about making connections, whether that's with the locals or with other travelers.
Unique Hotels in Venice
Venice has been described as a theme park for adults. It's a fantasy world - a place you can't believe is real until you're there, and even then you're still not sure.
Hotels in Venice: How to Find Where to Stay
With the vast majority of the bodies crowding St. Mark's Square every day being tourists, it's probably not surprising that there are more hotels in Venice than you can imagine - with more popping up…
Budget Hotels Near the Venice Train Station: 1-star & 2-star
Because so many of the gorgeous old buildings in Venice are former palazzi that have been turned into luxury hotels, finding inexpensive accommodation can be tricky in this much-visited city.
9 Rome Hostels Away from Termini Station
Rome may be unique in the world, but it's like many of the other big tourist cities in some ways.
11 Hotels Near St. Mark's Square in Venice
Visitors to Venice , especially those who are traveling to this famous canal city for the first time, generally want to make their homebase a hotel that's as close as possible to the center of…
Accommodation Terms in Italy
When you're unfamiliar with a language, it's helpful when that culture has adopted a few words of your native tongue over the years. In Italy's case, you'll find English words popping up frequently.
Hostels in Florence
If you're not interested in paying the high prices for hotels , then chances are good you're looking at staying in a hostel.
Hostels in Venice
Venice is full of hotels, but there aren't many hostels in Venice - the city just isn't known for cheap places to sleep, unfortunately.
Add your Italy budget hotel or guesthouse to the Hostel Directory
If you own or operate budget hotels in Italy , hostel, agriturismo, guesthouse or any other budget accommodation – or you know someone who does – you (or they) should enter the information into the…
Italy Monasteries Website Makes Booking Easy
An Italy Logue reader recently sent me a note drawing my attention to a website that I thought I'd pass along to everyone.
Emerald Fields Hostel in Florence: 3 Hostels in One
Since the Emerald Fields hostel in Florence is in an apartment building about a 10 minute walk from the train station, I can only assume that the name "Emerald Fields" refers to the beautiful Tuscan…
Hostels in Rome
Italy's capital city of Rome is a must-stop on any proper tour of Europe - but for travelers on a budget Rome can be a challenge.
Mosaic Hostel in Rome
Personally, I would think running one hostel in Rome would be hard enough. But Alessandro of Alessandro Palace and Alessandro Downtown fame - you thought there wasn't really an actual Alessandro,…
Santa Monaca Hostel in Florence
Considering how popular Florence is with student travelers and backpackers, it's not surprising that you'll find a number of cheap hostels in the city to choose from.
Alessandro Downtown Hostel in Rome
With the success of Alessandro Palace , not to mention a steady flow of backpackers flooding into Rome, Alessandro (yes, there really is one) opened up another cheap Italy hostel on the other side of…
Hotel Positano in Rome
I'll admit that prior to my most recent trip to Italy, I'd never stayed in a hostel. And I had private rooms in all the hostels I stayed in on that trip, too.
The Yellow Hostel in Rome
When the first things you see of Italy hostels or hotels are things that are new, things that have just recently opened or places they've just recently expanded, your first impression is that…
Booking an Italy Vacation Rental Online
If you've ever tried to find a vacation rental in Italy just by typing "vacation rental in Italy" in a search engine, you'll know what I mean when I say there's almost too much choice.
Hotel Dalla Mora: Quiet Budget Hotel in Venice
Some people visiting Venice want to stay no more than a few feet from Piazza San Marco, and who can blame them? Until my last trip to Venice, I put myself firmly in this category.
Alessandro Palace in Rome
Sometimes the thing you want most in the world is to be given only one option, so you don't have to bother with making a choice. But sometimes options are the best thing.
Academy Hostel in Florence
Florence is one of those cities that is overrun with tourists pretty much year-round, so prices for accommodation are higher as a result.
Italy Q&A: Accommodation Options for a July Trip
This is one of my Italy Q&A posts. Antoinette says: My family will be going to Italy for the the whole month of July and I'm trying to find good family hotels in the following places: Centre of Rome…
Locanda Daniel in Florence
For budget travelers who have graduated from big hostel dorm rooms but haven't yet quite reached the budget hotel stage, Italy has plenty of options.
New Italy Hotels Search Tool
Sometimes when you're looking for a hotel in Italy, the only things you care about are where the hotel is and how much it costs. Heck, most of the time you probably only care about how much it costs!
Ostello Archi Rossi in Florence
Florence, like the other heavily touristed cities in Italy, is expensive for travelers.
Italy Q&A: Verona Hotels
It's time for another of my Italy Q&A posts . Shyam sent me this note: We'll be coming from India to Italy, on 5th of April, 2008 , We 4 people will be attending vineitaly exhibition at Verona.Italy,…
M&J Place Hostel in Rome
As I've mentioned, there are a ton of budget hotels and hostels around the Roma Termini train station - and on my most recent visit to Rome, I checked out many of them.
Italy Q&A: A Month in Florence
Here's another in my Italy Q&A series . Leon asks: I'd like to spend a month or two in Florence. Can you suggest a flat rental or pensione? Inexpensive please.
Italy Q&A: Finding a Hotel in Milan During Design Week
Here's another in the Italy Q&A series . Maddy asks: Yikes ... we are struggling with accommodations in Milan because it is design week there April 14-21.
Sleeping Cheap in Rome
Finding a place to sleep in Rome is not the trouble. There are so many hotels in Rome that finding a vacant bed, even in the high season, probably won't be an issue.
Hotel Astoria: Centrally-Located Budget Hotel in Venice
If all you've got is a short time to visit Venice, you probably want your hotel to be as close to the main sights as possible.
Ostello Venezia: The Only HI Hostel in Venice
Venice is not a city of hostels. It's not a city with any nightlife to speak of, or one that stays "open" until all hours.
Eco-Friendly Cabins in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Traveling isn't the most eco-friendly thing we can do, so it's a good idea to try to lessen your environmental impact when we do travel.
Booking Your Italy Hostel
Finding a hostel in Italy isn't as easy as you might think, depending on where you're staying.
Hotel Piemonte in Milan
Milan is not a city of hostels, or even of budget hotels. It's a business city first and foremost, and only a tourist attraction secondarily (and it's a distant second at that).
Getting Beyond Average Italy Accommodations
Some travelers relish the idea of experiencing Italy the way the locals do - by getting off the beaten path and seeing something besides the big cities and tourist traps.
Italian Convents & Monasteries as Accommodations: "Bed and Blessings"
Seeing as how Italy is home to the international headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, it only stands to reason that the country would be dotted with monasteries and convents, which it is.
Camping in Italy
Traveling on a budget is something most people strive for. While some might dream of blowing out all the stops on a plush five-star hotel, helicopter rides, limousines and $500 bottles of wine, most…
You Can Vote for Italy's Best Hostels
Travel in Italy is expensive, there's no doubt about it. One of the best ways to stretch your travel budget is to sleep cheap in hostels in Italy .
Venice's Decorum Police Monitor St. Mark's Square
If you've ever been to Venice, you've spent time in the Piazza San Marco - that big and lovely square in front of St. Mark's Basilica ( Basilica San Marco in Italian).
Staying in Convents and Monasteries in Italy
Staying in Italian convents or Italian monasteries instead of a hotel or even a hostel is an excellent budget accommodation option, but even beyond being a way to save money it also gives you a…
Budget Accommodations in Italy: Monasteries and Agriturismo
Just as not all travelers look alike, neither does all budget travel. Some people like staying in hostels and meeting other travelers.
Eco-Friendly Hotels Offering Free Round-Trip Train Tickets
Now here's something that makes you warm and fuzzy for two reasons - eco-friendly hotels and free train travel in Italy !
One night free in an Italian B&B? Where do I sign up?
If you're going to be in Italy over March 3, first of all I'm quite envious. I mean, it's rather rude of you to be going to Italy without me, don't you think? After all I've done for you?
Budget Hotel in Bologna: Hotel Centrale
For my trip to Italy last September, Bologna was on the itinerary from the get-go.
November in Italy
It may be hard to convince someone whose heart is set on sunlit Tuscan hills and sparkling Ligurian beaches that a trip to Italy in November is really a good idea, but anyone who's on a strict budget…