Italy’s best B&Bs

From waking up to a homemade breakfast of locally grown Italian produce to sleeping in a historic, stone-walled bedroom, we’ve found the top-reviewed B&Bs to visit on your next trip around Italy.

Tuttomio Home & Breakfast

Tuttomio Home & Breakfast is a haven for food and wine lovers. This fully renovated bed and breakfast has a rustic charm, marked by exposed wooden beams and old stone walls. After a pleasant night’s sleep, wake up to a homemade breakfast that has been lovingly prepared to suit your taste and dietary requirements. If you’re travelling by car, take a day trip to Arezzo, Florence, Siena or other enchanting villages, which are all conveniently close-by. Or stay for a few nights and sample the wines in the Cortona region.

B&B Vignali

Located just a few steps from the centre of Diso – a delightful town in the pretty Apulian province of Lecce – B&B Vignali is in prime position for the avid sightseer. There are also stacks of other activities to do, from floating in the saltwater swimming pool and basking in the sun on a poolside lounge chair to taking one of the B&B’s complimentary bicycles for a spin around the city. For breakfast your host, Vittoria, lovingly bakes a range of cakes and biscuits for you to enjoy or you can tuck into platters of fresh fruit and a selection of cereals. And no breakfast is complete without a freshly brewed, rich Italian coffee.

Pietra Pesara

Pietra Pesara is a bed and breakfast you’ll probably find it hard to leave, being set in an infinitely charming, traditional trullo – a dry stone building that is symbolic of Puglia. Expect an alluring blend of conical roofs and exquisitely crafted modern interiors. On arrival, you’ll be greeted with complimentary wine, homegrown olives, figs and a helping of the incredibly moreish, local snack, taralli (a crispy, olive oil-based biscuit akin to a breadstick). Although the menu changes daily, you can count on breakfast being a homemade feast featuring bruschetta made with homegrown tomatoes or freshly baked cakes. The hosts are also more than happy to cater for any gluten-free dietary requirements. During the day, unwind in one of the many nooks throughout the property but be sure to catch the sunset on the rooftop – it’s an ideal position to see the sun setting over the olive groves.

Regina Bed and Breakfast

Right in the centre of Tivoli, down a historic, cobbled street, you’ll find Regina Bed and Breakfast. This 17th-century building is richly decorated with antiques, wooden furniture and has wide windows that mean you can soak up the views of the local chapels and villas while lounging in bed. When rising in the morning, enjoy freshly baked Italian bread, pastries, jams, seasonal fruit and excellent coffee. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available on request. During the day, take a gentle 5-minute stroll down the cobbled streets to Villa d’Este, an impressive example of the city’s Renaissance landscape architecture. And if you want any local suggestions your friendly host, Filippo, will go out of his way to ensure your stay is one to remember.

Al Parco Primavera B&B

Positioned in the centre of Sorrento, Al Parco Primavera B&B is ideally located just a few hundred metres away from the city’s beaches and the teal-blue ocean. Your senses will be seduced by the the view of pastel-coloured houses perched on steep clifftops and acres of overgrown lemon groves. When you head back to your B&B, relax in the spacious rooms and enjoy the exceptional service from Antonino and his team – within the first few minutes, you’ll understand why Al Parco Primavera B&B is rated as one of the best bed and breakfasts in Sorrento.