How to Find Hotels in Italy

Discover the history of western civilization as you wander the narrow city streets and explore ancient monuments, historic churches and the most fantastic collection of art in the world, all in Italy. You'll also find some of the most amazing scenery in national parks, glorious blue and green waters along the Amalfi Coast and exceptional wine tasting opportunities in the Tuscany region. Book accommodations today and you're well on your way to a vacation of a lifetime in Italy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A valid passport
• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Know Your Destination

1. Visit the architectural wonders of Rome including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. View the Palatine Hills from the Spanish Steps and take a day trip to Vatican City to examine one of the most famous works of art in the world, La Pieta by Michelangelo.
2. Take a trip to southern Italy where you can view Mt. Vesuvius, the only active volcano in Italy, and the sights of Naples. Visit the Amalfi Coast and explore the Blue Grotto in Capri, or hit the beach in Positano.
3. Explore the Tuscan region and enjoy a tour of some of the most famous wineries in the world. Visit top attractions in the area like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Ponte Vecchio bridge and shopping area in Florence.
4. Take a gondola ride in Venice and then walk the narrow streets to explore ancient churches, historic plazas and exceptional art galleries.
5. Hit the hill towns in Umbria for a unique look into the past and a quiet retreat from big city attractions.
6. Check out designer fashions and handmade leather goods in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy.

Choose Your Accommodations

7. Save money on dorm style accommodations in hostels located throughout Italy. Check out the Yellow Hostel in Rome, ranked number five on the top ten international hostels by Hostelworld.
8. Start the day with a home cooked meal at a bed and breakfast inn. Choose from a farmhouse in Chianti, a mountain bike lover's retreat in the heart of Garda Lake and modern air conditioned units in Florence and Rome.
9. Pitch a tent near Lake Como just north of Milan, rent a mobile home that sleeps eight in Tevere Valley, or stay in a rustic cottage along the Tuscan coastline.
10. Pamper yourself at one of the internationally acclaimed 5-star hotels throughout Italy. Stay in a Franciscan monastery in Florence, a converted castle in Positano, or an extravagant hotel in the heart of Rome.
11. Enjoy local cuisine in agriturismos in the rolling hills, lakes and countryside of Tuscany and Umbria. Rent out a single room or the entire farm if you're traveling with a group.
12. Book accommodations by calling the Italian State Tourist Board UK at 011 ([phone] from inside the US, 00 ([phone] from outside the US, or by visiting the link below.