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.
Il Falconiere - Tuscany, Italy
Overlooking the Baracchi family estate, Il Falconiere is a charming small boutique hotel with just 20 rooms set between a 17th-century stone villa, chapel and cottage. Enjoy wonderful vistas over Cortona from the outdoor pool, traditional Tuscan cuisine in the Michelin-star restaurant and pampering treatments in the spa and art lovers can enjoy tailored excursions to explore the cultural delights of the region.
Il Salviatino - Florence, Italy
Il Salviatino is a newly-opened luxury boutique hotel with breathtaking views of Florence and the Tuscan hills. Lovingly restored, this glorious Florentine villa is a wonderful chic retreat for passionate art lovers.
Impruneta - Tuscany, Italy
Just 15 minutes from Florence this traditional 'Casa Colonica' sits amidst olive groves in the hills above this magnificent Tuscan city. This luxury 8 bedroom villa has all the essential ingredients needed to make the perfect holiday for friends or family.
JK Place Capri - Capri, Italy
Voted Best Hotel in the World 2008 by Tatler. This stunning 22-room villa is the only boutique hotel in Capri where guests can walk from the hotel to one of only 2 beaches in Capri. Relax in the spa and by the pool.
JK Place Florence - Florence, Italy
JK Place is an exceptional boutique hotel in Florence. A rare find in a city of large hotels. JK Place is a personal, small and ultra chic hotel with only 20 rooms centrally located for shopping, dining & culture.
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La Badia di Orvieto - Orvieto, Italy
Step back into the past and stay at La Badia di Orvieto, one of the oldest Abbeys in the world and now a small charming hotel. Built in the 6th-century it has a rich and colourful history and has stunning views across the green hills surrounding Orvieto.
La Bandita - Tuscany, Italy
Just South of Siena and midway between Florence and Rome lies La Bandita - a cool and chic retreat that doubles as a luxury b & b and a private villa.
La Locanda - Tuscany, Italy
La Locanda is a 16th-century farm which has been converted into a country house hotel and estate 600 mts above sea level in the most beautiful part of Chianti, just an hour from Florence.
La Locanda di San Francesco - Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
La Locanda di San Francesco sits above the historical centre of Montepulciano and looks onto one of the most beautiful squares of the town with views stretching out across the Val D'Orcia.
La Minervetta - Amalfi Coast, Italy
La Minervetta sits in a unique position overlooking an old fishermans village, with views stretching across the ocean, just minutes from the centre of Sorrento. One of our favourite boutique hotels in the area - we advise early booking!
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