Italy

The boot-shaped country is not only loved for its fashion but also its food, wine, ancient sights, romantic cities, art galleries, rural landscapes and beaches. The Independent’s travel experts have explored each Italian region to find the best hotels, things to do and cuisine to try. From romantic relaxing Sicily breaks and weekend city breaks in Rome to family ski holidays in the mountains, read our handy Italy travel guides to help you book the best holiday for you.

Italy travel guide

<p>Picturesque corner of a quaint hill town in Italy</p>

How can I buy a €1 house in Italy?

<p>Italy has some of the best ski resorts, with its towering peaks, fine-quality snow and charming mountain villages </p>

The best ski resorts in Italy

<p>Hotels near Vatican City offer family-friendly stays alongside mesmerising views </p>

How to do Rome as a family: From what to do to where to stay

<p>Aubrey Plaza starring as Harper Spiller in ‘The White Lotus’ </p>

Inside the real White Lotus hotel and what its guests really get up to

<p>Sicily is one of the most popular holiday hotspots in Italy – here’s where to stay for the best Italian hotel experience </p>

Best hotels in Sicily 2024, reviewed

<p>Maratea, a sleepy town on Italy’s Tyrrhenian coast </p>

Swap the Amalfi Coast for this little-known Italian town

<p>Asolo is a tranquil town in the Veneto region of northern Italy </p>

The mountain town that’s an escape from the summer crowds in Venice

<p>All aboard: Passengers pose for a selfie picture in front of a vintage train in Palena, Italy</p>

Italy’s vintage trains are a solution to the country’s mass tourism

Rome

Packed full of history with traditional ancient ruins, beautiful architecture, al fresco dining and delicious gelato, Italy's capital offers excitement for all types of travellers. Our experts have explored Rome to find the best bars, restaurants, sights and museums to visit on your next city break.

<p>The Italian capital has plenty of highs</p>

5 of the best views in Rome

The romance and history of Rome is impossible to resist

13 of the best hotels in Rome

<p>Piazza della Madonna Dei Monti is great for an aperitivo drink</p>

How to spend a day in Monti, Rome’s low-key neighbourhood

Sunset over St Peter’s Basilica

The best boutique hotels in Rome for a stylish city break

Best hotels in Italy

From luxury and boutique to budget hotels and B&Bs, our experts have reviewed the best accommodation for your next Italian escape. For lakeside views and central city locations, read our handy guides on where to stay in Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, Lake Como, Sicily, Tuscany, Naples, Puglia, Bologna or the Amalfi Coast.

<p>Art gallery or palatial hotel? The luxurious Four Seasons</p>

Best hotels in Florence for culture and comfort

<p>The Duomo and high-class shops are outstanding, but there’s much more to this city </p>

Best hotels in Milan: From luxury escapes to budget B&Bs

<p>Winding canals and gondola rides await </p>

Best hotels in Venice for 5-star luxury, budget stays and canal views

<p>Find dazzling sea views from hotels cut into cliff faces on the Amalfi Coast</p>

Best hotels on the Amalfi Coast

Sicily

A little off the "toe" of Italy's "boot", you'll find Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island. The island is famous for Doric-style Greek temples, incredible sea and mountain views, cathedrals and vineyards boasting some of the world's best wine.

Best Sicily hotels

<p>Sicily is one of the most popular holiday hotspots in Italy – here’s where to stay for the best Italian hotel experience </p>

Best hotels in Sicily 2024, reviewed

<p>Churches, markets and more to be explored in Palermo </p>

The best things to do in Palermo, Sicily’s energetic, charming capital

Why Sicily should be on your holiday bucket list

Ella living la dolce vita in Sicily

I moved to Sicily during the pandemic to escape a solo lockdown

Milan

One of the world's top fashion and design capitals, Milan is known for its luxury shopping, independent fashion boutiques, high-end restaurants and beautiful scenery. You will find plenty to do when planning a weekend city break or a more extended holiday, from classic opera to walking tours.

<p>Piazza del Duomo, home to Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II </p>

The best things to do in Milan, Italy’s northern powerhouse

There’s more to this city than its reputation as a financial and fashion hub, says Alicia Miller – Milan is a city of staggering architecture, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes

<p>The Duomo and high-class shops are outstanding, but there’s much more to this city </p>

Best hotels in Milan: From luxury escapes to budget B&Bs

<p>It’s second the best in these shining spots </p>

The world’s coolest second cities, from Milan to Mumbai

Venice

<p>Winding canals and gondola rides await </p>

Best hotels in Venice for 5-star luxury, budget stays and canal views

<p>The Grand Canal viewed from the Ponte dell’Accademia</p>

Why you should wait until winter to visit Venice

<p>A Haunting in Venice once again uses the canal city as the backdrop to uncanny happenings </p>

How Venice became cinema shorthand for dread and despair

<p>Away from the hustle and bustle in Dorsoduro, Venice</p>

How to explore Dorsoduro, Venice’s authentic, culture-packed district

<p>Italy has more than its fair share of romantic Renaissance towns and coastal cities </p>

The best destinations in Italy for a city break

Culture, history and excellent cuisine abound in these Mediterranean short breaks

<p>Lake Garda is one of Italy’s three famous lakes </p>

The best things to do in Lake Garda

<p>Picturesque corner of a quaint hill town in Italy</p>

How can I buy a €1 house in Italy?

<p>The Spanish Quarter is still noisy, alive, and full of intensity </p>

Chase Caravaggio through Naples and bring his dark past to life