Top 25 most beautiful B&Bs in Italy

Photos of Cima Rosa. Do you not like to depend on timetables for your holidays when it comes to lunches and dinners? Do you want to move around during the day and don't want to feel tied to a structure? Then here's a list of the 25 most beautiful Bed & Breakfasts in Italy... you'll be spoilt for choice!

25 - Cima Rosa, Veneto

Photos of Cima Rosa. Located in Venice, this elegant B&B is housed in a 15th century palace. Each of the 3 suites offers a charming view of the Grand Canal, and the décor is modern and classy.

• Location: Santa Croce 1958, Venice

• Average prices for a double room: Low €300 - Medium €350 - High Season €450

24 - Town House 62, Lazio

Photos of Town House 62. B&B located in the heart of Rome, between St. Peter's Square, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps. It is located inside a historical building. Ideal for both tourist and business purposes.

• Where is located: Via Cicerone 62, Rome

• Average prices for a double room: Low €120 - Medium €150 - High Season €180

23 - P.B.F. Guest house, Lombardy

Photos of P.B.F. Guest house. A few metro stops from Milan's Piazza Duomo and very close to central Corso Venezia and the Politecnico, this hotel and B&B offers free parking and a lift. Rooms are modern and spacious.

• Where is it located: Viale Lombardia 66, Milan

• Average prices for a double room: Low €100 - Medium €120 - High Season €150

22 - Floroom, Tuscany

Photos of Floroom. B&B structure in Florence divided into two locations: Via del Pavone and Via del Sole. In both cases, the B&B is located on the second floor of an ancient palace. The rooms, 8 in all, have every comfort and the design is luxurious.

• Location: Via del Pavone 7 / Via del Sole 2, Florence

• Average prices for a double room: Low €95 - Medium €120 - High Season €145

21 - Atelier Lidia Polla, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Photos of Atelier Lidia Polla. In the heart of Trieste here is this B&B of great class, where the painter Lidia Polla lived and worked. The rooms are furnished with objects that belonged to the artist.

• Where is it located: Via del Coroneo 1, Trieste

• Average prices for a double room: Between €90 and €105 depending on the room chosen and the length of stay (fixed prices all year round).

20 - Aedes, Apulia

Photos of Aedes. B&B Aedes is located a stone's throw from the historic centre of Lecce, in anold mansion with a large garden of over 4,000 square metres, ideal for a relaxing stroll. This B&B has entered the world's top ten most popular B&Bs according to users.

• Where is located: Via Lombardia 6/8, Lecce

• Average prices for a double room: Low €55 - Medium €70 - High Season €90

19 - Re Umberto, Sicily

Photos of Re Umberto. Still in Sicily, this time in Milazzo, there is another B&B that is very popular with guests: this is Re Umberto, built on an old house that has been completely restored and retains its Sicilian charm. The B&B also offers free beach umbrellas.

• Where is located: Via Umberto I 95, Milazzo (Messina)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €70 - Medium €80 - High Season €100

18 - Relais Paradise, Tuscany

Photos of Relais Paradise. The rooms are all new and elegant, furnished in a classic style, and there is private parking available. Relais Paradise is just a 15-minute walk from the Leaning Tower.

• Where is it located: Via Damiano Chiesa 10, Pisa

• Average prices for a double room: Low €55 - Medium €80 - High Season €110

17 - Casa e Natura Breviglieri, Veneto

Photos of Casa e Natura Breviglieri. In Verona's Veronetta district lies this relaxing B&B, furnished in warm honey and ivory tones andusing natural materials such as untreated wood and organic cotton for the bed linen. It is located very close to the Arena of Verona.

• Where is it located: Via San Nazaro 49, Verona

• Average prices for a double room: Low €140 - Medium €150 - High Season €160

16 - Le Djoua de Toueno, Aosta Valley

Photos of Le Djoua de Toueno. B&B converted from an old stone farmhouse, in the middle of woods and pastures. The property has 2 double rooms and there are some medieval castles nearby.

• Where is located: Loc. Chamencon, 16, 11011 Arvier (Aosta)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €85 - Medium €90 - High Season €95

15 - Liparlati, Campania

Photos of Liparlati. Beautiful B&B in Positano, named after the oldest district of the place. Situated in a dominant position overlooking the sea, it is surrounded by houses perched on the rock, in the utmost tranquillity.

• Where is located: Via Lipariati, 53, 84017 Positano (Salerno)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €100 - Medium €140 - High Season €179

14 - Bloom, Veneto

Photos from Bloom. Let's go back to Venice to tell you this time about Bloom, a B&B directly overlooking St Mark's Square with a view of the bell tower: what more could you want for your romantic holiday?

• Where is it located: San Marco 2470, Venice

• Average prices for a double room: Low €210 - Medium €270 - High Season €330

13 - Roof Barocco Suite, Puglia

Photos of Roof Barocco Suite. At this B&B in Lecce's historic centre, the two suites overlook the beautiful Baroque square Piazzetta Arte della Stampa. Guests are greeted with a welcome basket containing typical products.

• Where is located: Piazzetta Arte della Stampa 13, Lecce

• Average prices for a double room: Low €90 - Medium €110 - High Season €120

12 - Villa Rosmarino, Liguria

Photos of Villa Rosmarino. In Camogli, on the mountain of Portofino, stands this beautiful maison in an old house: the first floor still retains some remains of theancient oil mill. Outside there is a spacious swimming pool, overlooking the panoramic view.

• Where is located: Via Figari 38, Camogli (Genova)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €130 - Medium €200 - High Season €280

11 - Casa Talìa, Sicily

Photos of Casa Talìa. There is a small town in Sicily called Modica, a UNESCO world heritage site: right here, in the middle of the historic centre, stands Casa Talìa, a B&B with a peculiarity: the rooms follow the natural course of the land.

• Where is located: Via Exaudinos, 1/9 Modica (Ragusa)

• Average prices for a double room: €150.00 Standard - €200.00 Superior - €240.00 Superior Suite (Fixed prices all year round)

10 - Il Giardino dei Semplici, Piedmont

Photos of Il Giardino dei Semplici. B&B with a high dose of romance: some rooms are located in tree houses in a forest, 4 m high, and have a small terrace and mezzanine. When weather permits, breakfast is served directly in the foliage. Only open from March to November.

• Where is located: Via San Giacomo 12, Manta (Cuneo)

• Average price for a double room: €160

9 - La Palazzetta del Vescovo, Umbria

Photos of La Palazzetta del Vescovo. Small luxury B&B converted from an old farmhouse in the Umbrian hills. Outside there is a beautiful swimming pool surrounded by greenery: the perfect setting for relaxing. The B&B also offers a delicious restaurant and fine wines.

• Where is located: Via Clausura 17, Fraz. Spineta, Fratta Todina (Perugia)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €195 - Medium €235 - High Season €270

8 - Il Marchese del Grillo, Abruzzo

Photos of Il Marchese del Grillo. Within the old walls of the town of Sulmone you can enjoy this very elegant and refined structure, with an internal courtyard and terrace with panoramic views. Ideal for relaxing or for a romantic weekend.

• Where is located: Via Corfino 62, Sulmone (L'Aquila)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €75 - Medium €85 - High Season €95

7 - 1865 Residenza d'Epoca, Tuscany

Photos of 1865 Residenza d'Epoca. Florence again in our special ranking of the 25 most beautiful B&Bs in Italy: this time we are talking about the Residenza d'Epoca, in the very heart of the historical city centre, within walking distance of all the main monuments and museums. Each room is dedicated to a writer who has lived in Florence.

• Where is it located: Via Farini 12, Florence

• Average prices for a double room: Low €90 - Medium €110 - High Season €130

6 - La Finestra sul Fiume, Veneto

Photos of La Finestra sul Fiume. Still in Veneto, but we move this time to the Verona area, on the banks of the River Mincio near Borghetto, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The rooms have a splendid view of the garden park and the river, and if you wish you can take a walk to taste an excellent local tigella.

• Where is located: Corte Sega 2, Valeggio sul Mincio

• Average prices for a double room: Low €140 - Medium €170 - High Season €200

5 - Gallo delle Pille, Lombardy

Photos of Gallo delle Pille. This interesting B&B is located in Monzambano, in the province of Mantua, where you can breathe in the air of the countryside, Lake Garda and the River Mincio. Family-run, it is surrounded by greenery and offers guests a swimming pool.

• Where is located: Via Tarsi 3, Monzambano (Mantua)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €90 - Medium €110 - High Season €130

4 - Hotelito Lupaia, Tuscany

Photos of Hotelito Lupaia. Situated between Montepulciano and Pienza, this B&B is set in a rural hamlet and is extremely romantic. All rooms have a four-poster bed, private entrance and garden.

• Where is located: Località Lupaia, 74, 53049 Torrita di Siena (Siena)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €190 - Medium €250 - High Season €320

3 - Mondello Resort, Sicily

Photos of Mondello Resort. Let's fly to Sicily, to Palermo to be exact: here we find this splendid resort with a large swimming pool and maximum privacy. Just a few steps away is the beautiful Mondello bay, very lively and full of typical fish restaurants, pizzerias and ice-cream parlours.

• Where is located: Viale Egle 7, Palermo

• Average prices for a double room: Low €145 - Medium €155 - High Season €165

2 - Ai Terrazzini, Basilicata

Photos of Ai Terrazzini. A unique environment, with rooms carved out of the rock: this is what is presented to the eyes of guests at the B&B and Residence Ai Terrazzini, located in Matera. The rooms are of various types and from the terrace you can admire a breathtaking view of the ancient village.

• Where is located: Via D'Addozio 141, Matera

• Average prices for a double room: Low €100 - Medium €120 - High Season €140

1 - Casa Portagioia, Tuscany

Photos of Casa Portagioia. Tuscany again on our list, or rather, at the top of the ranking: this time we move to Castiglion Fiorentino, in the province of Arezzo, which according to online reviews wins the title of best Italian and European B&B. Situated in the countryside, it is a relaxing and ideal place to take a walk in complete tranquillity.

• Where is located: Pieve di Chio 56, Cortona, Castiglione Fiorentino (Arezzo)

• Average prices for a double room: Low €145 - Medium €190 - High Season €215