HistoryTraveller Hotel de Charme & Historic Houses in Italy

History Traveller’s historic hotels in Italy. Ancient manor houses set in magnificent landscaped gardens, centuries-old castles by the sea, Renaissance palaces, medieval watch towers, at times even entire villages.
In each and every region of Italy, many beautifully restored period residences have been transformed into luxury resorts, hotels and guest houses where to experience
a taste of the country’s incredible cultural, historical and artistic heritage.



HistoryTraveller featured Historic Hotels.

Castel Rundegg Trentino Alto Adige

4 Star Hotels - Merano. Castel Rundegg, situated in Italy's South Tyrol, surrounded in extensive parkland and just a...

Villa Le Scale Capri Island

Historical Residences - Anacapri. Just off the lane leading to Anacapri's Villa San Michele Museum, sheltered from the chatter and...

Hotel Elephant Trentino Alto Adige

4 Star Hotels - Bressanone. It was way back in 1550 that the stables of the ancient Inn "Am Hohen Ende", were...

Castello di Lispida Veneto

Historical Residences - Monselice. Castello di Lispida is situated in the very heart of the Euganean Hills Natural Park and within...

Villa San Michele Tuscany

5 Star Hotels - Fiesole. Villa San Michele, situated on the hillside of Fiesole overlooking the city of Florence, was...

Borgo Stomennano Tuscany

Historical Residences - Monteriggioni. To stay in Stomennano period residence is to take a step back in time. For sheer 17th Century...

Relais Santa Croce Florence

5 Star Hotels - Firenze. The Hotel Relais Santa Croce is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, just 50m...

Castello di Vicarello Tuscany

Countryside Residences - Poggi del Sasso - Cinigiano. Castello di Vicarello enjoys a delightful countryside location in Tuscany's Maremma region, just...

Castello di Sismano Umbria

Historical Residences - Sismano. 8500 gold florins: the sum which Cardinal Caetani paid for Castello di Sismano in the latter half...

Relais dell'Orologio Tuscany

5 Star Hotels - Pisa. In the heart of the university city of Pisa, between the Piazza dei Miracoli and Piazza dei...

Torre Almonte Umbria

Historical Residences - Todi. The origins of Torre Almonte date back to the 12th century, when it was built as stronghold to...

Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi Marche

Countryside Residences - Castel di Lama. Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi is an ancient complex, situated in Italy's Marche region, in the...

Villa Pianciani Umbria

Historical Residences - Spoleto. When, in the late 18th century, the family of the Counts of Pianciani decided to create a...

Palazzo Viviani Castello di Montegridolfo Emilia Romagna

Historical Residences - Montegridolfo. Many centuries ago, in the land of the Malatesta, the powerful family which ruled Rimini and the...

Hotel Villa del Quar Veneto

5 Star Hotels - Pedemonte. An elegant patrician residence dating back to Napoleonic times, Villa del Quar is located in the...

Locanda dell'Amorosa Tuscany

4 Star Hotels - Sinalunga. Hotel Locanda dell'Amorosa is located in what was once a tiny rural village, occupying a...

Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort Tuscany

4 Star Hotels - Vicchio di Mugello. In the countryside of Vicchio di Mugello and within easy reach of Florence, Villa Campestri...

L'Orto degli Angeli Umbria

Historical Residences - Bevagna. L'Orto degli Angeli is located in the town of Bevagna, the origins of which date back to Roman...


Experiences to delight the palate and nourish the soul - February 2012

The landscapes, art, cuisine, and inimitable lifestyle of Italy: inspirational travel ideas from ItalyTraveller.com

Walking with Dürer

Following in the footsteps of Albrecht Dürer in Val di Cembra.

Taste laboratory

Cooking lessons, celebrity chefs and theater in Puglia.

Mediterranean wisdom

Ancient thermal springs and a five star resort in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia.