Lulu has searched high and low for the best in boutique hotels in Italy and found some real gems. From family-friendly destinations tucked away in rolling Italian countryside to the pick of beachside boltholes on the Amalfi Coast, the Chic Retreats collection of boutique hotels in Italy has something for everyone.
So whether you're after a regal mansion in rural Tuscany or the low-down on boutique hotels in Rome, Lulu's pick of the best small boutique hotels in Italy is second to none. Browse our great selection of boutique hotels in Italy to find your perfect Chic Retreat.
Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello - Northern Italy, Italy
Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello is a small luxury hotel in the majestic 11th-century Tabiano Castle, Parma. This medieval fortress has been transformed into a boutique hotel with 40 elegant rooms, a wellness centre & an outdoor pool.
Azienda Agricola Mandranova - Sicily, Italy
Azienda Agricola Mandranova is a small boutique hotel in the hills of southern Sicily on a working olive farm. This homely bolthole, just 2 miles from the sea, is packed with Sicilian charm and serves up delicious home-cooked regional food.
Babuino 181 - Rome, Italy
Babuino 181 is a new boutique hotel in the historic centre of Rome. This renovated palazzo has 14 luxury suites, all with a contemporary, elegant style, and a roof-top bar and is located minutes from the Spanish Steps & Piazza del Popolo.
Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa - Venice, Italy
Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa is a small boutique hotel on Giudecca Island, Venice. This gorgeous Palladio-designed 18th-century convent is now home to a bar & restaurant and a holistic wellness spa offering spectacular views over Venice.
Baur B&B - Piedmont, Italy
Baur B&B is Piemonte's best kept secret. Diana and Michael gave up everything to follow their dream and in doing so have created a gorgeous hideaway for their guests.
Borgo Alveria - Sicily, Italy
Borgo Alveria is a small luxury hotel built from an ancient monastery in Noto Antica, near Siracusa, Sicily. Contemporary design and ancient stone work are wonderfully blended and guests can enjoy an inventive menu in the restaurant.
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Borgo Santo Pietro - Tuscany, Italy
Borgo Santo Pietro is a 13th-century country house hotel in the Tuscan countryside, just 1 hour from Florence. One of the hottest boutique hotels in Tuscany, this chic retreat has a great restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine.
Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi - Le Marche, Italy
Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi is a much lived-in heritage home, now open as a small luxury hotel with 11 suites, in Le Marche. Guests will enjoy the best of Italian hospitality in a stunning setting not far from the town of Ascoli Piceno.
Buonanotte Garibaldi - Rome, Italy
Sometimes a luxury boutique hotel is too much and we just want to find a small chic B&B which we can call home for a few days. Buonanotte Garibaldi is exactly that, hidden away in the Trastevere in Rome.
Ca Maria Adele - Venice, Italy
An unexpected delight, this small luxury hotel sits quietly back from the canal and offers guests a wonderful experience with an eclectic mix of rooms to choose from. Ca Maria Adele is one of the hippest hotels in Venice.
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