Residences and hotel-style accommodation in Italy

This hotel in Ferrara, Italy is situated in a prime position between the Estense Castle and the Cathedral. Suite Duomo is within an ancient clock tower with a panoramic roof terrace. Suite Duomo, Ferrara

Just outside the walled centre of Lucca, Sogni d'Oro — sweet dreams — is a guest house offering short stay accommodation for up to 10 guests. Central, peaceful location, handy for the city and the railway station. Sogni d'Oro, Lucca

This Spoleto hotel is situated just 12 kilometres from the main town, lying on the slopes towards the nearby town of Trevi. Historical Spoleto is one of the gems of Italy's Umbria region (itself named after the Umbri tribe which settled here in the sixth century BC). Casa Giulia Country House, Perugia

Villa Romantica is situated a short distance from the famous walls of Lucca and has comfortable double rooms, one junior suite and one suite. The name of this beautiful start-of-the-century villa reflects its pleasant interior and quiet garden. Villa Romantica, Lucca

This family-friendly hotel in Venice is a great place to relax and use as a base for exploring all the beautiful sights of the city. Villa Paradiso has a good choice of rooms, ranging from a double to a quadruple in size, with en-suite bathrooms and amenities including air conditioning, a minibar and safe. Hotel Villa Paradiso, Venice

Castello dell'Oscano is a wonderful country house hotel housed in a recently restored medieval castle with an adjacent mill. Set in rolling countryside just south of Perugia, this picturesque hotel has 11 charming rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, air-conditioning and direct-dial telephone line. Castello dell'Oscano, Perugia

This friendly, welcoming, family-run hotel in Sorrento offers B&B-style accommodation in an excellent location just five minutes' walk from the centre of Sorrento. There are just ten en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite television, minibar and air conditioning. Villa Oriana Relais, Naples

Alla Dolce Vita Guesthouse offers comfortable, spacious rooms for short stay rental in an apartment in central Lucca. Wonderful setting with easy access to all of Lucca's attractions. Alla Dolce Vita Guesthouse, Lucca