Hotels and pensions in Italy

Featuring a sea-view terrace in each room, Residence Villa Yiara is an adult-only property housed in an 18th-century building. Overlooking the bay of Positano. It offers air-conditioned accommodation 800 metres from the beach. With white and yellow décor, all rooms at the Villa Yiara residence have free WiFi. Each includes a private bathroom with a shower. Some also feature a spa bath. In this lively area of Positano, guests can find restaurants and cafés within walking distance. A 20-minute drive away, the port of Sorrento offers direct links to Ischia and Capri islands.

Facing the Gulf of Naples, this 4-star hotel is in the centre of Sorrento, about 50 metres from Piazza Tasso. It offers its own swimming pool and free Wi-Fi throughout. Rooms are bright and functional with an en suite bathroom, an LCD TV and air conditioning. A sea-view balcony is available in some rooms. A minibar is available on request. A sweet and savoury breakfast buffet is provided daily, including cold meats, cheeses and sweet pastries. Sorrento Train Station is in less than a 5-minute walk from the Hotel Carlton International. Just 500 metres away you will find Marina Piccola Beach and Sorrento's main harbour, where ferries leave for Naples, Amalfi and Capri Island.

A few steps from its own private beach, Hotel Conchiglia is a 20-minute walk from central Lido di Jesolo. The property features free parking spaces, free WiFi access and a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Rooms are modern and come with air conditioning, satellite TV and a balcony. The private bathrooms are complete with a hairdryer and shower. Breakfast is continental style and includes sweet and savoury items, both hot and cold. Guests can also enjoy relaxing moments in the garden, equipped with tables, chairs and gazebo. Bus number 3 stops 50 metres from the property and is a good way to reach other interesting areas in Lido di Jesolo, but also Mestre and Treviso.

Start your day with a rich breakfast buffet, complete with Italian pastries, while admiring the view across the Amalfi Coast; the perfect way to wake up in Positano. Palazzo Talamo is an elegant, 19th-century building, which was completely restored in 2006. It has been in the family for 3 generations, and is managed directly by the family even today. It features original vaulted ceilings and large terraces, but also a host of modern comforts including Wi-Fi. Your room at Palazzo Talamo is complete with a sea-view balcony. This guest house is set in the popular area of Punta Reginella, a natural terrace overlooking the sea. Take the steps down to the beach in just a few minutes. Here you will also find the port, where you can catch the ferry to Capri, Ischia, and Sorrento, to name just a few. The helpful team of staff are always on hand to assist in any way they can. Be sure to ask them for recommendations on some of the best restaurants in the area. Guided tours and transfers along the Amalfi Coast are available at an additional cost.