{"id":23115,"date":"2024-07-06T20:16:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T18:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/proven-accommodation-in-italy-list-descriptions-photos\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T03:20:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T02:20:43","slug":"checked-accommodation-in-italy-list-descriptions-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/en\/checked-accommodation-in-italy-list-descriptions-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Verified Accommodations in Italy \u2013 List, Descriptions, Photos, Map. 128 Lodging Options in 18 Regions."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the questions you ask me most often is: &#8220;Which verified accommodations do you recommend in (place name), but only the ones you\u2019ve personally checked!&#8221; Well, here it is! A special collection just for you\u2014&#8221;Verified Accommodations in Italy&#8221;\u2014with all the details in one place. I have personally checked every single one! I\u2019ve stayed there, eaten there, and relaxed there. No fake reviews or hidden advertisements. No recommendations from friends or a collection of random Facebook comments. Plus, you\u2019ll also find info about places I wouldn\u2019t recommend, ones you should definitely avoid. Hotels from 1 to 4 stars, agritourism, B&amp;Bs, campgrounds. Sicily, Tuscany, Naples, Rome, Apulia, Venice, the Dolomites, Sardinia, Calabria, Bergamo, Milan, and more. What\u2019s more, I update this list after every trip. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-checked-accommodation-in-italy-preliminary-information\">Checked accommodation in Italy &#8211; preliminary information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post should have been one of the first ones on the blog. I had the idea, but at some point, I decided to drop it, thinking I would write about each place in a separate post. Unfortunately, I now realize that I won\u2019t be able to, because there are more and more interesting topics for articles with each new trip, and you\u2019re very interested in the accommodations I\u2019ve personally checked, constantly asking about them. So many times, I\u2019ve received emails thanking me because you visited a place I recommended, and it was a perfect choice. How many small B&amp;Bs and agritourism spots have written to thank me because suddenly a lot of Polish tourists started coming, saying: &#8220;Natalia recommended this place to us.&#8221; You ask me about different locations. I haven\u2019t visited everywhere yet, which is why this list still has a few blank spots, which I hope will gradually disappear. I\u2019ve grouped the accommodations by region, and I\u2019ve also highlighted cities like Rome, Naples, and Bari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-rating-of-the-accommodation\">My rating of the accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are places that I wrote about earlier in one of the posts about the trip, and there are also places that, due to their uniqueness, I presented in a separate post. In such cases, under the name of the object, I paste a link to the post, where it is extensively reviewed. In addition, I provide information on when I stayed in a given place, and for how long and I use the following scoring for individual facilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4* amazing! \u2013 a place I would love to return to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3* good \u2013 a really nice place, but nothing extraordinary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2* decent \u2013 okay for one or two nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1* avoid \u2013 places I left with a sense of relief<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note! The rating is not related to the level of luxury offered by the accommodation! I considered location, surroundings, room and bathroom comfort, food, atmosphere, and service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can\u2019t find accommodation in this database for the place you&#8217;re interested in, I warmly invite you to join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/182044795619775\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook group ITALY \u2013 Travel &amp; Lifestyle<\/a>, where thousands of Italy enthusiasts share their experiences, offer advice, joke, and laugh together. However, please note that this is not a place to post your accommodation offers or requests. Such posts are not published.<\/p><div id=\"itali-1538180910\" class=\"itali-tresc itali-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.empik.com\/ksiazki\/literatura-faktu-reportaz,3163,s?qtype=facetForm&#038;searchCategory=3163&#038;hideUnavailable=true&#038;authorFacet=natalia+rosiak\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"moje trzy podr\u00f3\u017cnicze ksi\u0105\u017cki\"><img src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nowy-baner-3-ksiazki-male.jpg\" alt=\"moje trzy podr\u00f3\u017cnicze ksi\u0105\u017cki\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nowy-baner-3-ksiazki-male.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nowy-baner-3-ksiazki-male-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nowy-baner-3-ksiazki-male-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nowy-baner-3-ksiazki-male-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nowy-baner-3-ksiazki-male-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nowy-baner-3-ksiazki-male-360x270.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verified-accommodations-in-italy-what-you-need-to-know\">Verified Accommodations in Italy \u2013 What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post, I share my experiences starting from 2008. Things might have changed in a given hotel or agritourism, for better or worse, or the ownership might have changed as well. Whenever possible, I include my own photos, but I don\u2019t have pictures from every place. The idea for this blog came to me in the second half of 2012, and it wasn\u2019t until later trips that I started paying attention to photographing accommodations. Also, like everyone, I\u2019m constantly learning, and some of those photos from over a decade ago (just like some of the posts from my early blogging days) sometimes make me cringe \u2013 better not to upload them. Nonetheless, I hope this list will be helpful for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-honest-reviews\">Honest reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second point is honesty. Among the accommodations listed below, there are some where I didn\u2019t pay because I was a guest. I receive many invitations from hotels and agritourism spots in Italy, asking me to visit and review them on my blog, offering a free stay. I write about such places on the blog, always indicating that the post was created as part of a collaboration. My reviews are positive, but not because I feel obliged to write favorably; rather, I carefully select the invitations. If I check booking sites and see poor reviews, I simply decline. So far, I haven\u2019t found myself in a situation where I needed to criticize a client\u2019s offer, but I wouldn\u2019t hesitate to do so if necessary. Honesty towards my readers is the guiding principle of this blog, and your trust is the most valuable asset. That\u2019s why I reject \u2013 and will continue to reject \u2013 offers to include places I haven\u2019t personally visited in the \u201cVerified Accommodations in Italy\u201d database in exchange for financial compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you run a hotel \/ apartments \/ agritourism \/ guest house in Italy and you are interested in me testing and presenting your offer to my readers, I invite you to familiarize yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/en\/cooperation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COOPERATION tab<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t find the right accommodation for you below, check also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=1331261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the largest website with accommodation offers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interhome.pl\/wlochy\/?partnerid=PL1002724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website specializing in holiday rentals of houses and flats<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-map-of-recommended-accommodations-in-italy\">Map of Recommended Accommodations in Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since this post is quite extensive, I\u2019ve prepared the following map for your convenience. You can, of course, zoom in and move it around. I\u2019ve marked all the accommodations I have personally reviewed in Italy, and when you click on any location, the name, town, my rating, and a link to the property will be displayed. Below the map, you\u2019ll find a description of each place or a link to an article on the blog where I\u2019ve provided a detailed review. The accommodations are grouped by regions of Italy, starting with those where I\u2019ve stayed the most: Tuscany, Sicily, Campania, Lazio, Apulia, and so on. Some places, like Lake Garda, are administratively divided between several regions of Italy. In such cases, the recommended accommodations by Lake Garda can be found in various regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1PQtTuDRin2QE4mO8XRFRGKTQJ6e2CRnn&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recommended-accommodations-in-italy-tuscany\">Recommended Accommodations in Italy \u2013 Tuscany<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-florence-hotel-ariele\"><strong>Florence &#8211; Hotel Ariele<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; July 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My Rating &#8211; 3* good &#8211; A really nice place, but nothing spectacular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/ariele.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and booking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, the location is excellent, almost in the center of Florence, and it even has parking! Although it\u2019s an additional cost and there are only three spaces, so you need to book in advance, but for a hotel in the historic center of Tuscany\u2019s capital, that\u2019s still a luxury. The hotel is located in an old palace, and its rooms have a lot of character. The breakfast didn\u2019t impress me at the time, but perhaps things have changed over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-florence-hotel-deco\"><strong>Florence &#8211; Hotel Deco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; October 2023<\/strong><br><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/deco-firenze.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;sid=e8eadb7d98a37b22d377fbfa023112dc&amp;dest_id=5047446;dest_type=hotel;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1706180958;srpvid=36744e6a2269000b;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hotel-przy-dworcu-we-florencji-920x690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hotel-przy-dworcu-we-florencji-920x690.jpg\" alt=\"Verified accommodations in Italy \u2013 list, descriptions, photos\" class=\"wp-image-58832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hotel-przy-dworcu-we-florencji-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hotel-przy-dworcu-we-florencji-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hotel-przy-dworcu-we-florencji-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hotel-przy-dworcu-we-florencji-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hotel-przy-dworcu-we-florencji-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hotel-przy-dworcu-we-florencji.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A very nice two-star hotel in the heart of Florence, located between the main train station Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo. Everything is within walking distance, including the station, which is just a 5-minute walk away. I particularly recommend this hotel to those traveling by train. The very friendly staff let me check into the room before noon (it was ready, though this isn&#8217;t always the case). The only small downside is the elevator, which only goes up to the third floor. If your room is on the fourth floor, you have to climb one flight of stairs, which could be an issue with luggage. The room itself was large and comfortable, with a very cozy bed. I would have happily stayed longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-siena-agriturismo-la-torre-alle-tolfe\"><strong>Siena &#8211; Agriturismo La Torre alle Tolfe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May \/ June 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/villa-la-torre-alle-tolfe.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dest_id=4602891;dest_type=hotel;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1643103151;srpvid=257b4317358a038c;type=total;ucfs=1\ufffd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the separate post on <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/la-torre-alle-tolfe-agroturystyka-chianti-siena-toskania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Torre alle Tolfe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-siena-b-amp-b-le-lupe\"><strong>Siena &#8211; B&amp;B Le Lupe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; October 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/vecchio-opificio.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;sid=e8eadb7d98a37b22d377fbfa023112dc&amp;dest_id=363179;dest_type=hotel;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1706182547;srpvid=100a518683be02cc;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-z-widokiem-siena-920x690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-z-widokiem-siena-920x690.jpg\" alt=\"Verified accommodations in Italy \u2013 list, descriptions, photos\" class=\"wp-image-58848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-z-widokiem-siena-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-z-widokiem-siena-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-z-widokiem-siena-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-z-widokiem-siena-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-z-widokiem-siena-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-z-widokiem-siena.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wonderful small bed &amp; breakfast with a beautiful view of Siena&#8217;s historic center. The guesthouse is located on the second floor (accessible by elevator) and has been created from a large apartment. There is a shared kitchen with a table, coffee machine, and fridge, and a few rooms further in. Not all rooms offer the same view. Check-in is remote: you send a photo of your ID and then receive a code to collect the keys. My single room was small but cozy, heated (late October), and with a warm duvet on the bed. It also had a mini-fridge, a kettle, and a cup, and there was a cookie as a welcome treat. The building is located right where the ZTL zone starts, but you can still drive up to the door. It took me about 10 minutes to walk to Piazza del Campo. A great location!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pisa-casa-per-ferie-religiosa-figlie-di-nazareth\"><strong>Pisa &#8211; Casa per ferie religiosa Figlie di Nazareth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; July 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/casa-per-ferie-religiosa-figlie-di-nazareth.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;sid=0a06fec535a0823f219aa1bc191801f3&amp;dest_id=7403455;dest_type=hotel;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1724993163;srpvid=450421827a6a0093;type=total;ucfs=1%EF%BF%BD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I described this modest convent accommodation with photos in my <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/piza-toskania-wlochy-przewodnik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pisa travel guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-borgo-a-mezzano-garfagnana-hotel-ristorante-corona\"><strong>Borgo a Mezzano (Garfagnana) &#8211; Hotel Ristorante Corona<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 1* avoid at all costs!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest disappointment in the history of my Italian travels! Sure, the price was suspiciously low, but I was looking for something cheaper because the previous night\u2019s accommodation\u2014an absolutely phenomenal castle in Fosdinovo\u2014had cost me much more than my daily limit for that trip. Still, I didn\u2019t expect such scandalous conditions in a place calling itself a hotel, and a 3-star one at that! Peeling and cracked paint in the rooms was the least of the problems. We left after the first night, even though we had paid for two. Exposed wires were coming out of the hairdryer, making it easy to get an electric shock. The shower was dirty, with someone else\u2019s hair in the drain, and breakfast? Old boiled eggs, at least from the day before. Artur nearly threw up after one bite, and maybe he should have\u2014it might have saved him from an upset stomach. I didn\u2019t eat anything. The only positive? Good location and a few parking spots in front of the building, and the staff were relatively polite. But I would never return, not for anything. Avoid this place at all costs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fosdinovo-province-of-massa-carrara-castello-fosdinovo\"><strong>Fosdinovo (Province of Massa-Carrara) &#8211; Castello Fosdinovo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/castello-di-fosdinovo.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/toskania-dolina-lunigiana-z-wizyta-u-markiza-fosdinovo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this post about the castle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chianti-montevarchi-agriturismo-podere-luisa\"><strong>Chianti | Montevarchi &#8211; Agriturismo Podere Luisa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; April \/ May 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.podereluisa.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I described this agriturismo in a <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/nocleg-w-chianti-gospodarstwo-agroturystyczne-podere-luisa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">separate post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chianti-san-sano-agriturismo-san-sano\"><strong>Chianti | San Sano &#8211; Agriturismo San Sano<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/hotelresidencesansano.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;sid=ae06db7f4ff86d92c32b99bb77c545b6&amp;dest_id=82875;dest_type=hotel;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1674647808;srpvid=96b453ff897f022d;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"55493\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/san-sano-chianti.jpg\" alt=\"Sprawdzone noclegi we W\u0142oszech - lista, opisy, zdj\u0119cia\" class=\"wp-image-55493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/san-sano-chianti.jpg 900w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/san-sano-chianti-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/san-sano-chianti-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/san-sano-chianti-360x450.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"55491\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chianti-agroturystyka-san-sano.jpg\" alt=\"Sprawdzone noclegi we W\u0142oszech - lista, opisy, zdj\u0119cia\" class=\"wp-image-55491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chianti-agroturystyka-san-sano.jpg 900w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chianti-agroturystyka-san-sano-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chianti-agroturystyka-san-sano-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chianti-agroturystyka-san-sano-360x450.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agriturismo San Sano, beautifully located among the vineyards and hills of Chianti, offers 16 rooms ranging from economy to superior, a large parking area, a garden with romantic corners, and a pool surrounded by olive trees. Every morning, a really good, varied breakfast is served. Besides sweets and homemade cakes, there\u2019s farm yogurt, various cold cuts, cheeses (including fresh sheep ricotta), tomatoes, cereals, boiled eggs, savory vegetable pies, and fruit. It\u2019s one of the best breakfasts I\u2019ve had outside of four-star hotels. You can even come here with a dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-gimignano-podere-bellavista\"><strong>San Gimignano &#8211; Podere Bellavista<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; April 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/podere-bellavista.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/grill-z-widokiem-na-san-gimignano-podere-bellavista\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this post about Podere Bellavista<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-volterra-tuscany-forever\"><strong>Volterra &#8211; Tuscany Forever<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/tuscany-forever-villas.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I described Tuscany Forever in a <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/tuscany-forever-apartamenty-toskania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">separate post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-val-di-merse-chiusdino-podere-di-santa-maria\"><strong>Val di Merse \/ Chiusdino &#8211; Podere di Santa Maria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note! This place is closed until further notice.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wonderful agriturismo located in the middle of a forest on the edge of Maremma, close to the Abbey of San Galgano, and just a half-hour drive from Val d&#8217;Orcia. The centuries-old buildings are restored but still have the incredible atmosphere of classic Tuscany, and the breakfasts are delicious, made with local products. There are options to organize Tuscan cooking workshops or enjoy horseback riding through the Maremma forests. The main image at the beginning of the post is Casa Ada at Podere di Santa Maria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/agroturystyka-w-toskanii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the full post on Podere di Santa Maria<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maremma-fonteblanda-agriturismo-peretti\"><strong>Maremma\/ Fonteblanda &#8211; Agriturismo Peretti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/agriturismo-peretti.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details in <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/nocleg-w-maremmie-na-poludniu-toskanii-gospodarstwo-agroturystyczne-peretti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the post about this agriturismo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-val-d-orcia-pienza-agriturismo-il-macchione\"><strong>Val d&#8217;Orcia (Pienza) &#8211; Agriturismo Il Macchione<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 2* decent \u2013 good for one or two nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/agriturismo-il-macchione.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beautiful agriturismo is one of only two places in the history of my travels in Italy that left me with such conflicting emotions. Agriturismo Il Macchione is a gorgeous place, perfectly located just 2 km north of the town of <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/pienza-toskania-wlochy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pienza<\/a>. The apartments in the old, typically Tuscan farmhouse are elegant and functional, and the kitchen is well-equipped. Guests are welcomed with a bottle of wine from the owners&#8217; fattoria. If the atmosphere had been as pleasant as it was at places like Peretti or Luisa&#8217;s, I would have gladly given it 4*. And there\u2019s the issue. Throughout our stay, I felt like we were being treated as second-class guests. When the owner saw our old Seat Leon (at the time 11 years old) parked next to his Jeep and other expensive guest cars, he gave us a look as if wondering whether we could afford to pay for our stay, which wasn\u2019t exactly cheap\u2014though it was low season, we were paying about 102 euros per night for three nights. I really dislike it when people judge others by such shallow standards. There are people who prefer being to having. I\u2019d rather travel to Italy than buy a new car, and a friend prefers buying a new car and going to the Baltic. His choice. I wish everyone would see a mechanic as infrequently as I did when our Leon was still in full force, effortlessly making two trips to Sicily (once around the whole island) and a third from Calabria, not to mention shorter journeys. But that\u2019s not all. Another major issue was breakfast. Quite a large room, with a few tiny round tables\u2014perfect for a cup of coffee\u2014with a buffet nearby. The buffet wasn\u2019t large but was quite nice and varied, with a lot of homemade items, including cakes. But imagine having the three owners \u201cready to help\u201d standing nearby, watching what and how much you put on your plate, then trying to fit it onto the tiny table alongside your travel partner\u2019s plate. Awful. We felt uncomfortable the entire time. The final straw came when we paid. Just a few weeks earlier, the city of Pienza had introduced a tourist tax, which, as in most Italian cities, must be paid for every night and every person. At the time, it was only 0.7 euros per person, so no big deal, but the owner couldn\u2019t resist commenting that he didn\u2019t understand why Pienza needed this tax, as it\u2019s a wealthy town. Fair enough, I agree. The conversation continued, and we were asked about our travels, to which we truthfully replied that we mostly traveled to southern Italy, particularly loving Sicily, and then we heard that the people of southern Italy are lazy and parasites on whom the hard-working people of the north have to work, and that taxes are introduced because of people like them. Awful. We left feeling utterly disgusted. I had really wanted to stay at this agriturismo, as it seemed unique when I saw it online, and it has excellent reviews. Well, everyone is entitled to their subjective opinion, and now you know mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-val-d-orcia-monticchiello-agriturismo-barbi\"><strong>Val d&#8217;Orcia (Monticchiello) &#8211; Agriturismo Barbi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/azienda-agricola-barbi.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More about this agriturismo can be found in the post about the <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/monticchiello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">town of Monticchiello<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-val-d-orcia-crete-senesi-staffolino\"><strong>Val d&#8217;Orcia (Crete Senesi) &#8211; Staffolino<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interhome.pl\/wyszukiwanie\/?q=staffolino&amp;partnerid=PL1002724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical Tuscan house made of red brick, beautifully located among the rolling hills of Crete Senesi. Although it looks like an agriturismo at first glance, it\u2019s not. The owners live off-site, and the entire property is reserved for guests. It&#8217;s an old farmhouse on a hill, accessible by a private dirt road, offering beautiful views, a barbecue area, parking, and a shared pool, from which, on a clear day, you can see Siena in the distance. Via a winding, panoramic road, it&#8217;s only 12 km away, putting this medieval gem of Tuscany within easy reach. The property offers a standalone house for up to six people and several apartments in the main building. Each apartment has a private entrance from the garden, with a table, chairs, an umbrella, and sun loungers right outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verified-accommodations-in-italy-sicily\"><strong>Verified accommodations in Italy &#8211; Sicily<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trapani-b-amp-b-granveliero\"><strong>Trapani &#8211; B&amp;B GranVeliero<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/b-amp-b-granveliero-trapani.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">More information can be found in the post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/od-pasji-do-sycylii-po-milosc-do-trapani-bed-breakfast-granveliero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;B GranVeliero<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trapani-angelo-apartments\"><strong>Trapani &#8211; Angelo Apartments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2018, April 2019, September 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 21 in total<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/angeloapartments.com\/pl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong>, mention the code &#8220;Italia by Natalia&#8221; during booking and receive some <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">special offers<\/span><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details and more information can be found in the post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/nocleg-trapani-angelo-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angelo Apartments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erice-il-carmine\"><strong>Erice &#8211; Il Carmine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012 and September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3 in total<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-carmine.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Il Carmine is one of my two favorite accommodations in Sicily. This small B&amp;B (8 rooms) in a 15th-century monastery has an incredible atmosphere, and the walls are so thick that even on a hot day, it&#8217;s pleasantly cool inside, despite the lack of air conditioning. I feel wonderful when I stay at Il Carmine. The proximity to Erice\u2019s center is great, yet it\u2019s located in a peaceful, green area on the outskirts of the town. Since my first posts based on my 2012 experiences, breakfast has improved, as we noted during our 2014 stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the post about the <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/erice-sycylia-wlochy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">town of Erice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-custonaci-residence-delle-cave\"><strong>Custonaci &#8211; Residence delle Cave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/residence-delle-cave.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new building with guest parking on the first level, an elevator, and several elegant and well-equipped apartments with balconies or small gardens. Spotlessly clean, cozy, air-conditioned, and run by a very friendly young owner who also operates a tourist information desk in his office by the garage. I highly recommend this place; we had a wonderful time there and would happily return. The garage is a big plus, as it not only provides a parking space but also shields your car from the sun. Amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-castellammare-del-golfo-locanda-scirocco\"><strong>Castellammare del Golfo &#8211; Locanda Scirocco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing spectacular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/locanda-scirocco.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">More information can be found in the posts about the town of <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/scopello-sycylijskie-faraglioni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scopello<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/rezerwat-zingaro-czyli-gdzie-kazdy-milosnik-przyrody-trafic-powinien-dzien-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zingaro Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sciacca-b-amp-b-conte-luna\"><strong>Sciacca &#8211; B&amp;B Conte Luna<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing spectacular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/bed-and-breakfast-conte-luna.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the post about the towns of <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/w-strone-afryki-marsala-i-sciacca-dzien-9-czesc-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marsala and Sciacca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-agrigento-b-amp-b-la-dolce-vita-luxury-house\"><strong>Agrigento &#8211; B&amp;B La Dolce Vita &#8211; Luxury House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/la-dolce-vita-agrigento.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I will never forget the Louis XIV-style bed! Say hi to Dario if you go there. He\u2019s the most wonderfully eccentric Sicilian I\u2019ve ever met. I hope to return to La Dolce Vita someday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the posts about the <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/schodami-tureckimi-do-agrigento-dzien-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkish Steps and Agrigento<\/a> and the city of <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/enna-pepek-sycylii-dzien-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enna<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-palermo-torre-dei-federico\"><strong>Palermo &#8211; Torre dei Federico<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/torredeifederico-palermo.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you read or watched &#8220;The Leopard&#8221; by Lampedusa? Fascinated by those times? Would you like to take a trip back in time and stay in a Sicilian palace from that era? Be my guest! Palazzo Conte Federico, located right next to the Ballaro market, is one of the oldest such properties in Palermo and is still inhabited by a real count and countess. The part of the palace located in the tower, known as Torre dei Federico, is home to the count&#8217;s brother, Don Francesco, and his wife Vittoria. This is where they\u2019ve created a small, atmospheric B&amp;B. The location is excellent, and there\u2019s even the possibility to park your car in the palace courtyard, which is a rare luxury in Palermo\u2019s center. We felt great in this beautiful place, where history seems to seep from every corner. Breakfast is served on the rooftop at a communal table with other guests and consists of delicious homemade treats, including cannoli, which we enjoyed one morning. Pets are warmly welcomed, with the owners&#8217; dog roaming freely around the palace. I gave it 4*, though Vittoria disappointed me a little at the end. After settling our bill and having our luggage carried to the car by a butler (yes, a real butler in a white tailcoat and black bow tie), the butler received a phone call in the courtyard, then asked us to pay an additional 30 euros for parking the car for two days. Vittoria had supposedly forgotten to mention it, but somehow, I don\u2019t believe that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-palermo-hotel-garibaldi\"><strong>Palermo &#8211; Hotel Garibaldi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing spectacular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/garibaldi-palermo.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the first <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/ciao-sicilia-amore-mio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post about Palermo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-palermo-apartments-by-kasia-strycharska\"><strong>Palermo &#8211; Apartments by Kasia Strycharska<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; December 2017, May 2018, October 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 12 (total)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No website, but you can find photos, descriptions, and contact details for reservations in the posts <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/palermo-apartamenty-zwiedzanie-miejsca-malo-znane-sprawdzone-jedzenie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When You\u2019re Looking for More<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/jak-zwiedzac-palermo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Visit Palermo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-favignana-residence-favignana\"><strong>Favignana &#8211; Residence Favignana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/residence-favignana.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great location in Favignana. Close to the town center but still a bit off the beaten path. The apartments are very well-equipped, elegant, and cozy, each with a balcony or patio. Additionally, you can rent a bike or scooter on the property at a good price, both popular means of transportation for exploring the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-favignana-favignana-home\"><strong>Favignana &#8211; Favignana Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/residence-favignana.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A beautiful apartment on the outskirts of town, well-equipped, with a charming terrace and functional kitchen. The very kind owner can arrange for a scooter to be delivered to the apartment from a nearby rental company upon prior request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marettimo-b-amp-b-mare-e-timo\"><strong>Marettimo &#8211; B&amp;B Mare e Timo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; May 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/mare-timo.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A charming and well-organized B&amp;B on Marettimo. There are no apartments with kitchens here, but there is a shared kitchen and a rooftop terrace where you can lounge on a sunbed or enjoy a meal. Everything is close by, but that\u2019s typical for this small village\u2014the only one on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eraclea-minoa-montallegro-camping-eraclea-minoa-village\"><strong>Eraclea Minoa \/ Montallegro &#8211; Camping Eraclea Minoa Village<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/eraclea-minoa-village.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/campingi-we-wloszech-gdzie-szukac-jak-rezerwowac-czego-oczekiwac-moje-doswiadczenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camping in Italy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-piazza-armerina-villa-trigona\"><strong>Piazza Armerina &#8211; Villa Trigona<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing spectacular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/villa-trigona.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the posts about the towns of <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/enna-pepek-sycylii-dzien-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enna<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/la-dolce-vita-w-starozytnym-piazza-armerina-villa-romana-del-casale-dzien-12-czesc-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Piazza Armerina<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modica-i-tetti-di-siciliando\"><strong>Modica &#8211; I Tetti di Siciliando<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing spectacular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/i-tetti-di-siciliando.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/untitled-03137-Copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/untitled-03137-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"Modica Sicily Italy I Tetti di Siciliando\" class=\"wp-image-20714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/untitled-03137-Copy.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/untitled-03137-Copy-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/untitled-03137-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/untitled-03137-Copy-920x613.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/untitled-03137-Copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/untitled-03137-Copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A really nice place to stay in Modica. Although it\u2019s in an old building, the rooms are large, and the bathroom is standard-sized (which is not always common in centuries-old townhouses). The shared dining room terrace offers a wonderful view, and there\u2019s free parking on the main street under the building. Climbing the stairs\u2014which are also the street\u2014might be tough, especially with a lot of luggage, but it\u2019s worth it. Why didn\u2019t I give it 4*? Two reasons. First, the breakfast was rather thin, though the view from the terrace made up for it like the finest feast. The service annoyed me by charging a high fee for my dog\u2019s stay. I understand some places charge for pets, while others don\u2019t, but charging the same amount for my small dog (weighing 10 kg) as for an additional adult was too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ragusa-b-amp-b-giardino-di-pietra\"><strong>Ragusa &#8211; B&amp;B Giardino di Pietra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/giardino-di-pietra.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the posts about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/ragusa-pachnaca-jasminem-dzien-12-czesc-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ragusa<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/modica-barok-i-czekolada-dzien-13-czesc-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modica<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ragusa-la-dimora-di-angela\">Ragusa &#8211; La Dimora di Angela<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ragusa-sycylia-sniadanie-z-widokiem-920x690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ragusa-sycylia-sniadanie-z-widokiem-920x690.jpg\" alt=\"Verified accommodations in Italy - list, descriptions, photos\" class=\"wp-image-50267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ragusa-sycylia-sniadanie-z-widokiem-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ragusa-sycylia-sniadanie-z-widokiem-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ragusa-sycylia-sniadanie-z-widokiem-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ragusa-sycylia-sniadanie-z-widokiem-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ragusa-sycylia-sniadanie-z-widokiem-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ragusa-sycylia-sniadanie-z-widokiem.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/la-d imora-di-angela-ragusa.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dest_id=-126066;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1643039154;srpvid=d3a36ed81e8505b5;type=total;ucfs=1\ufffd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wonderful apartments and houses in the center of Ragusa, but not in Ibla\u2014rather, with a fantastic view of Ibla (as seen in the photo at the top of the post). My apartment was split-level and very well-equipped, not only with a kitchen but also with a utility room that had a washing machine, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, a drying rack, an iron, and an ironing board. Breakfast is included and delivered to the apartment at a pre-arranged time, consisting of fruit, yogurt, freshly squeezed juice made by the owner, crackers, and a choice of cornetto or cannolo. I ordered the cannolo, and it was delicious! The owner\u2019s son speaks English. Since I arrived by bus, and the bus station is about 2.5 km from the apartments, the owner\u2019s husband picked me up and later dropped me off at the train station without any extra charge. I highly recommend this place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More about this place will be added soon in the updated post about the city of <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/ragusa-pachnaca-jasminem-dzien-12-czesc-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ragusa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scicli-canton-delle-rose\">Scicli &#8211; Canton delle Rose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 2* decent &#8211; good for one or two nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/canton-delle-rose.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dest_id=1322196;dest_type=hotel;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1643043671;srpvid=43e077aa18740071;type=total;ucfs=1\ufffd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for a really cheap place to stay in Scicli and you&#8217;re a heavy sleeper not bothered by noise, I recommend this place. I chose it for the low cost, but unfortunately, it was a bit of a miss. The apartment on the upper floor was well-equipped, but there was an apartment next door with tenants who had no sense of decency. I get that babies cry in the middle of the night\u2014that happens\u2014but blasting loud music at 3 a.m. and shouting at each other is just too much. Apart from that, the location is great, especially if you&#8217;re not just staying in Scicli for one night but for a few days and want to explore using public transport. The train station is a five-minute walk away, and the town center is just a ten-minute walk. You can easily park your car for free either right under the apartment or on nearby streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-siracusa-hotel-casa-mia\"><strong>Siracusa &#8211; Hotel Casa Mia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 1* avoid at all costs!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have no idea how this place has such high ratings on Booking.com with glowing reviews. Maybe things have improved since my stay, but back in June 2012, it was no laughing matter. At the time, I didn\u2019t mention this unpleasant experience when writing about my trip to Syracuse, and now I can\u2019t even recall why. Booking.com doesn\u2019t keep reviews that old, so I\u2019ll have to rely on my memory. The room was awful. At least the one on the website had bedside tables; ours had only one, and that was it\u2014no dresser, no shelves, nothing, not even in the bathroom. Everything\u2014cosmetics, phones, chargers, and all the little things you need while traveling\u2014was crammed onto that one sad little table. Plus, although there was a balcony, no one had thought to hang a line where you could dry your wet towels. The air conditioning was there, but after turning it on and getting hit with the smell of mold, we opted for the heat instead. The bathroom was a disaster. The shower door was cracked and broken, so water flooded the floor, and we found someone else\u2019s hair in the shower. Breakfast wouldn\u2019t have been so bad if it weren\u2019t for the fact that the staff didn\u2019t replenish the food. So, if you weren\u2019t there right at 8 a.m., all that was left were the scraps. And serving leftovers from the previous day? That was standard practice, though I\u2019ve seen this in many hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syrakuzy-una-hotel-one-siracusa\"><strong>Syrakuzy &#8211; Una Hotel One Siracusa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; November 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelone.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hotel for those who like minimalist decor and a range of high-class amenities. It&#8217;s avant-garde, unusual, and not for everyone. The black walls and dim lighting are designed to create a sense of relaxation and calm, but it takes some time to get used to the style. The gym offers top-notch equipment, and the hotel restaurant caters to both sweet-toothed guests craving Italian pastries and good coffee for breakfast, as well as those who prefer savory options (made-to-order omelets, scrambled eggs, toast). Health-conscious guests will appreciate the slow-press juicer for making fresh vegetable juices, with the produce prepped and ready to use. Cheese and cold cuts are served freshly sliced upon request. The chef&#8217;s philosophy is that food must always be fresh. The hotel also offers free parking. However, the location means you\u2019ll need your own vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syrakuzy-b-amp-b-maison-ortigia\"><strong>Syrakuzy &#8211; B&amp;B Maison Ortigia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok.jpg\" alt=\"Siracusa verified accommodations in Italy list descriptions photos\" class=\"wp-image-37934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/maison-ortigia-widok-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; November 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/maison-ortigia.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=7a7582f497823523ae57b481cd30f816;dest_id=-129785;dest_type=city;dist=0;from_beach_non_key_ufi_sr=1;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1579011442;srpvid=a453647943630109;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, an amazing view of Ortigia\u2019s rooftops and the sea. The building has an elevator, and the B&amp;B consists of two large apartments where rooms with private bathrooms have been created for guests, along with shared common areas. I could complain about the soundproofing\u2014I could hear everything happening in the neighboring rooms and in the hallway from my room. The shower wasn\u2019t the best either, but that\u2019s all. The view from the balcony was incredible, and I have fond memories of sitting there, sipping coffee. What else won me over? The breakfast. It wasn\u2019t a five-star buffet, but I did find mini cannoli and a jar of pistachio cream. Delicious! One more tip: if you want a balcony view like mine, be sure to book a room with a balcony and sea view. Not all rooms have such a nice view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syracuse-dream-holiday-ortigia\"><strong>Syracuse &#8211; Dream Holiday Ortigia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/syrakuzy-ortigia-920x613.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/syrakuzy-ortigia-920x613.jpg\" alt=\"Verified accommodations in Italy - list, descriptions, photos\" class=\"wp-image-50273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/syrakuzy-ortigia-920x613.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/syrakuzy-ortigia-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/syrakuzy-ortigia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/syrakuzy-ortigia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/syrakuzy-ortigia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/dream-holiday-ortigia.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dest_id=-129785;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1643042498;srpvid=766a7560a05f0007;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The property is located on the upper floor of an old building in the heart of Ortigia Island, right by Piazza Minerva, practically next to the cathedral. There is a room and a room\/studio available for three people, which comes with a small kitchenette. It&#8217;s not suitable for cooking but perfect for preparing tea or a cheese and cold cuts platter. And since there are so many wonderful restaurants nearby, you&#8217;ll be spoiled for choice. A fresh guide can be found in the post <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/gdzie-zjesc-w-syrakuzach-sycylia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to eat in Syracuse?<\/a>. If Dream Holiday Ortigia is fully booked, I recommend checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-salotto-di-maria-pia.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dest_id=-129785;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1643042500;srpvid=1b4a75613d91014a;type=total;ucfs=1\ufffd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Il Salotto di Maria Pia<\/a> next door, which offers a similar view and excellent reviews. Highly recommended!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taormina-hotel-condor\"><strong>Taormina &#8211; Hotel Condor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; August 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/condor-taormina.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/camera-01-b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/camera-01-b.jpg\" alt=\"Verified accommodation in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-20815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/camera-01-b.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/camera-01-b-360x178.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/camera-01-b-600x296.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/camera-01-b-920x454.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/camera-01-b-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/camera-01-b-1536x758.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u00a9 Hotel Condor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This modest hotel holds a special place in my heart. We stayed there for a week in August 2008 as part of our honeymoon. Originally, I had booked a place called Villa Giannina, located on the road to Castelmola, but the owner scammed me. I had transferred 100 euros as a deposit (back then, the transfer fee was over 20 euros), and I had bank confirmation that everything was in order, but the owner claimed she never received the money. A week before our trip, when I sent a courteous email to confirm everything, I was left high and dry. Our stay was scheduled during *ferragosto* (August 15th), the absolute peak of the season. So, I started looking for alternative accommodation without the need for another deposit and found the two-star Hotel Condor. It was here that I had my first breakfast with a view, as the panoramic view from the dining terrace is breathtaking. Though the breakfast itself was modest (at least back then), we eagerly anticipated it every morning. The hotel appears small from the street, but that\u2019s because it slopes sharply downward, and the full size of the building is only visible from the other side. The best rooms, with balconies and sea views, are on this side. Unfortunately, our room was in the &#8220;Basic&#8221; category, as it was the only available option when we booked. Of course, the sea-view rooms are pricier, but I assure you, they\u2019re worth it. Another advantage of Hotel Condor is the private parking located about 100 meters from the property. However, the greatest advantage, in my opinion, is the absolutely perfect location. It\u2019s on a quiet street, away from the crowds on Corso Umberto and late-night parties, yet very close to the old town\u2014and on the better side of it. Why better? Taormina\u2019s old town begins (or ends, depending on how you see it) at Porta Messina on one side and Porta Catania on the other. However, staying near Porta Messina is more convenient because it\u2019s just a stone\u2019s throw from the cable car that takes you to the beach. One more detail: near the start of Via Dietro Cappuccini, where Condor is located, there\u2019s a *nasone*\u2014a drinking fountain that provides cold, delicious water. Considering how expensive this popular resort town is, being able to fill your water bottles for free is a bonus for anyone on a budget. And not every room has a fridge to keep store-bought water cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out my post <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/taormina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taormina Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taormina-bed-and-breakfast-sorriso\">Taormina &#8211; Bed and Breakfast Sorriso<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina-920x690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina-920x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/bed-and-breakfast-sorriso-taormina.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=2;hpos=2;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=distance_from_search;srepoch=1643043047;srpvid=eeac7672e36e043d;type=total;ucfs=1\ufffd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excellent location in the heart of Taormina, but not on Corso Umberto\u2014rather on a parallel road leading to Castelmola. The rooms are small and simple but clean, with a beautiful view of both the city and the sea. The owner is very kind and helpful, though she only speaks Italian. If there are no rooms available, I recommend checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/cielo-di-taormina.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=2;hpos=2;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=distance_from_search;srepoch=1643043047;srpvid=eeac7672e36e043d;type=total;ucfs=1\ufffd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cielo di Taormina<\/a> next door, which has a similar view and excellent reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/taormina-widok-z-balkonu-920x690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/taormina-widok-z-balkonu-920x690.jpg\" alt=\"Verified accommodations in Italy - list, descriptions, photos\" class=\"wp-image-50285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/taormina-widok-z-balkonu-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/taormina-widok-z-balkonu-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/taormina-widok-z-balkonu-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/taormina-widok-z-balkonu-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/taormina-widok-z-balkonu-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/taormina-widok-z-balkonu.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-castelmola-villa-regina\"><strong>Castelmola &#8211; Villa Regina<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012 and September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 5 in total<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/villa-regina.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since I didn\u2019t dedicate much attention to this property in my posts about Castelmola, I\u2019ll take the opportunity to add a few more details here. I love this place! The view from the balcony, overlooking Taormina below, Calabria\u2019s coast in the distance, and the sea, is one of the most breathtaking in all of Italy. The hotel is modest, the rooms are simple but clean, with a decent bathroom, but no matter what, I will always come back here. I love Castelmola, I love sitting on this balcony in the afternoons, I love the sunrise over Calabria waking me through the window, and in the evening, I love locking the door of &#8220;my&#8221; room (I have a favorite) and heading out to dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/taverna-delletna-w-castelmola-rozkosz-dla-oczu-rozkosz-dla-podniebienia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taverna dell&#8217;Etna<\/a> with a view of the volcano, or alternatively (if I\u2019m not too hungry) to <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/dachy-castelmola-etna-i-ptaki-czyli-z-wizyta-w-barze-turrisi-dzien-17-czesc-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bar Turrisi<\/a>, where everything from the door handle to the lamps, the bathroom faucet, the wine bottles, and even the menu is shaped like a penis in honor of the bar\u2019s founder who fathered five sons. Caution: this post is only for those with a sense of humor\u2014if you\u2019re offended by murals depicting the *Kama Sutra* or stone tabletops carved with similar imagery, you might want to skip it \ud83d\ude09 And here\u2019s the view from the balcony I adore so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out my post about the town of <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/castelmola-najpiekniejsze-miasteczko-sycylii-dzien-16-czesc-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castelmola<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01003-Copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01003-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"Castelmola Sicily Villa Regina Italy\" class=\"wp-image-20754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01003-Copy.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01003-Copy-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01003-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01003-Copy-920x613.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01003-Copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01003-Copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cefalu-apartment-balcone-sul-mare\"><strong>Cefalu &#8211; Apartment Balcone sul Mare<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; November 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/balcone-sul-mare.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=7a7582f497823523ae57b481cd30f816;dest_id=-114960;dest_type=city;dist=0;from_beach_non_key_ufi_sr=1;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1579012181;srpvid=faf365eaac28007c;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/villa-regina.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=7a7582f497823523ae57b481cd30f816;dest_id=900040046;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1579012406;srpvid=bab5665af4d50046;type=total;ucfs=1\ufffd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Regina in Castelmola<\/a>, this was the most wonderful balcony I\u2019ve ever had in a rental apartment or hotel room. It\u2019s perched above Cefalu\u2019s famous beach, offering a stunning view. Not only that, the apartment is located in an old building right in the heart of Cefalu, so everything is close by. Some might find the steep, narrow stairs a downside, but that\u2019s typical of historical buildings. The only small downside for me was the bathroom\u2014it could have been better, but that\u2019s a minor issue.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cefalu-balcone-sul-mare.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cefalu-balcone-sul-mare.jpg\" alt=\"Cefalu Sicily Verified accommodations in Italy - list, descriptions, photos\" class=\"wp-image-37908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cefalu-balcone-sul-mare.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cefalu-balcone-sul-mare-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cefalu-balcone-sul-mare-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cefalu-balcone-sul-mare-920x613.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cefalu-balcone-sul-mare-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cefalu-balcone-sul-mare-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cefalu-s-ambrogio-case-saponara\"><strong>Cefalu \/ S. Ambrogio &#8211; Case Saponara<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* really nice place, but nothing extraordinary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/b-b-saponara.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out my post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/zachod-slonca-nad-cefalu-dzien-18-czesc-iii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cefalu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-katania-hotel-centrale-europa\">Katania &#8211; Hotel Centrale Europa<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hotel-centrale-europa-katania-920x690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hotel-centrale-europa-katania-920x690.jpg\" alt=\"Verified accommodations in Italy - list, descriptions, photos\" class=\"wp-image-50277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hotel-centrale-europa-katania-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hotel-centrale-europa-katania-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hotel-centrale-europa-katania-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hotel-centrale-europa-katania-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hotel-centrale-europa-katania-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hotel-centrale-europa-katania.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; August\/September 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/centrale-europa.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dest_id=-114787;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1643038938;srpvid=cec86e6c7c67015b;type=total;ucfs=1\ufffd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hotel website and bookings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excellent location right in the heart of Catania, at the corner of Piazza del Duomo. Most rooms offer views of the square and the cathedral. You can add breakfast in the bar, but you can also easily find your own food as there are many nearby options. I\u2019m very happy I chose this hotel for another short stay in Catania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about this in my post <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/gdzie-spac-w-katanii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to stay in Catania<\/a> for tips on finding accommodation in a good location, and more about Hotel Centrale Europa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-katania-b-amp-b-centro-storico\"><strong>Katania \u2013 B&amp;B Centro Storico<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; November 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/centro-storico-b-amp-b.pl.html?aid=133126 1;sid=cb7f523af2dc0cec0f0f88e2b9a74146;dest_id=-114787;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;hapos=1;hpos=1;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1552770496;srpvid=ecb094a0597d039a;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the post linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-katania-camping-jonio\"><strong>Katania \u2013 Camping Jonio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* really nice place, but nothing extraordinary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/camping-jonio.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out my post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/campingi-we-wloszech-gdzie-szukac-jak-rezerwowac-czego-oczekiwac-moje-doswiadczenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camping in Italy<\/a> as well as the post on <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/gdzie-spac-w-katanii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to stay in Catania?<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-isola-di-ustica-b-amp-b-caserta\"><strong>Isola di Ustica &#8211; B&amp;B Caserta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3*\/4* Amazing, if you prefer atmosphere over luxury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/b-amp-b-caserta.en.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the first review where I had difficulty choosing between 3 and 4 stars, so I decided to split the rating with an explanation. B&amp;B Caserta is a cheap and modest place, the most affordable I found on the island in September 2021. It\u2019s highly rated, and I understand why, but I would not recommend it to those who prioritize luxury and a high standard over the people and the atmosphere of the place. Why? My tiny studio had a small, well-equipped kitchenette, a clean and decent bathroom with a regularly cleaned toilet, and even an electric kettle\u2014almost as rare on this island as UFOs\u2014which was provided at my request. There was a table on the terrace in front of the house, though it had a view of the courtyard rather than the sea, which is visible from the upper garden. However, in my room, you could often hear water flowing beneath the floor, and occasionally there was an unpleasant smell. This is the only, but significant, downside, which led me to split my rating. Everything else was true *dolce vita*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The owner of this place, Carmela, is a local institution. When you stay here, you&#8217;re staying at Carmela\u2019s, not at B&amp;B Caserta\u2014it\u2019s just the trade name. Everyone on the island knows her. Breakfasts are served on her terrace, and guests can choose what they want\u2014just let her know in advance. During my stay, she was also hosting a solo-traveling Italian woman, and she drove into town to bring her warm *cornetti* every morning. I, on the other hand, asked for something savory and vegetables. Carmela sliced cheese, salami, tomatoes, and even made a salad of fried eggplant seasoned with olive oil and fresh herbs for me. Absolutely delicious! Of course, she varied the offerings daily. She also served freshly cut melon, the best I\u2019ve ever had. If I ever return to Ustica, it will likely be to Carmela\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking at the map, you might think it\u2019s far inland, but there are taxis here that cost 2 euros per trip per person. Ustica will be the subject of a separate post on the blog, where I will describe everything I experienced\u2014it was a lot. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verified-accommodations-in-italy-campania\"><strong>Verified Accommodations in Italy &#8211; Campania<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ravello-hotel-bonadies\"><strong>Ravello &#8211; Hotel Bonadies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; March 2016 and March 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 10 in total<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/bonadies.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information and photos can be found in the post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wybrzeze-amalfi-hotel-bonadies-136-lat-historii-ravello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Bonadies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amalfi-hotel-il-nido\"><strong>Amalfi &#8211; Hotel Il Nido<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; July 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-nido.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was my first stay on the Amalfi Coast. I was looking for something with a good location and parking, which is very valuable in this beautiful part of Italy. Il Nido offers a garage, an elevator, nice rooms with balconies that offer stunning views after sunset, and a dining room with large windows overlooking the sea. At least back then, breakfast was very good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-santa-maria-di-castellabate-grand-hotel-santa-maria\"><strong>Santa Maria di Castellabate &#8211; Grand Hotel Santa Maria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; March 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandhotel-santamaria.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I gave four stars, although I rated the rooms a year and a half ago as needing some refurbishment. However, the place is great. Located on the outskirts of Santa Maria di Castellabate, but right by the sea with its own beach where sunbeds await guests during the season, and the food is excellent, both in the morning and in the evening. The dining terrace allows you to eat while smelling the sea and hearing the sound of the waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paestum-savoy-beach-hotel\"><strong>Paestum &#8211; Savoy Beach Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; March 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/savoy-beach.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030.jpg\" alt=\"Savoy Beach Hotel Paestum\" class=\"wp-image-20910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/030-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An absolutely phenomenal place. A luxury hotel with top-tier service, a garden, and an outdoor pool\u2014a true display of architectural mastery. Excellent service and proximity to a beautiful long sandy beach, with the hotel offering its own beach club. Highly recommended for those who love luxurious relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-marco-di-castellabate-hotel-hermitage\"><strong>San Marco di Castellabate &#8211; Hotel Hermitage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; March 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 2* decent &#8211; good for one or two nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/hermitage-castellabate.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This hotel didn\u2019t appeal to me, though it is nicely located amidst greenery and offers a view of the town of Castellabate, famous from the film &#8220;Welcome to the South,&#8221; perched on a hill. The breakfast is good, but the room I received was worse than those in 2-star hotels, and yet this is a 4-star hotel! The bathroom door wouldn&#8217;t close, and I had to block it with the trash can, which was embarrassing since the door to the room from the courtyard was glass. Apparently, the hotel also offers rooms of a higher standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-palinuro-b-amp-b-ecco-del-mare\"><strong>Palinuro &#8211; B&amp;B Ecco del Mare<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; March 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/residence-eco-del-mare.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can read more about Ecco del Mare in my post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/palinuro-na-wybrzezu-cilento-nieodkryte-piekno-kampanii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palinuro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-palinuro-hotel-la-torre\"><strong>Palinuro &#8211; Hotel La Torre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/hote-la-torre.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote instagram-media is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZQZNg-BejS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buongiorno! &#x1f950;&#x2615;&#x1f347;&#x2600; @hotellatorrepalinuro &#x1f448; #italiabynatalia #hotellatorre #colazioneconvista #breakfestwithaview #cilento_foodandplaces #cilento #cilentogram #cilentocoast #campania #ig_campania #igcampania #visitcampania #wlochy #w\u0142ochy #cilentolandia #campania_super_pics #italianlandscapes #instacilento #volgocampania #italyiloveyou #yallersitalia #inCilento #ilovecampania #lovecilento #visitcilento #bestcampaniapics #volgocampania #ilovecampania #onetpodroze #breakfasttime<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">Post udost\u0119pniony przez <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/italia_by_natalia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Italia by Natalia<\/a> (@italia_by_natalia) <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-20T08:29:15+00:00\">Wrz 20, 2017 o 1:29 PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verified-accommodations-in-italy-naples\"><strong>Verified Accommodations in Italy &#8211; Naples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mercure-ibis-styles-napoli-garibaldi\"><strong>(Mercure) Ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing special<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/mercure-napoli-garibaldi.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I stayed here, the hotel was part of the Mercure chain, but now it\u2019s an Ibis, which means many things may have changed. One thing that has definitely remained is the good location in a side street off Piazza Garibaldi, right next to the train station. I remember the previous owner served an excellent and varied breakfast, but the rooms needed urgent renovations and new furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-western-hotel-plaza\"><strong>Best Western Hotel Plaza<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; December 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing special<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/hotelplazanapoli.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rooms were pretty nice, though nothing special, and the bathroom was decent. Breakfast served on the rooftop was really great. The hotel is in a good location, close to the historic center and Piazza Garibaldi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hotel-napolit-amo\"><strong>Hotel Napolit&#8217;amo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing special<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/napolit-amo.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The breakfast was average, but the room was great (we got an upgrade for the price of a cheaper room). The location is excellent for exploring Naples and the islands of the Gulf of Naples, as you can quickly walk to the port at Molo Beverello. More details in this <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/neapol-poranek-w-cieniu-wezuwiusza-dzien-20-czesc-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hotel-nuvo-fuorigrotta-district\"><strong>Hotel Nuvo (Fuorigrotta district)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/nuva2.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning to visit Naples by car, Hotel Nuovo is a great option. It\u2019s located a bit outside the center, but it has private parking. There\u2019s also a Cumana train station right next to it, which will take you to the city center or to Pozzuoli (Solfatara Volcano). The rooms are nice, comfortable, and spacious. Breakfast is a diverse buffet and very tasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hotel-cineholiday-piazza-garibaldi\"><strong>Hotel Cineholiday (Piazza Garibaldi)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; March 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 2* decent &#8211; good for one or two nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/cineholiday.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good and cheap spot for one or two nights near Piazza Garibaldi. The room was so-so, the bathroom was poor, but the location was good, and breakfast was really nice considering the low standard. Excellent coffee and very friendly service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nel-cuore-di-parthenope-centro-storico\"><strong>Nel Cuore di Parthenope (centro storico)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; March 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 2* decent &#8211; good for one or two nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/nel-cuore-di-parthenope.html?aid=1331261&amp;amp;no_rooms=1&amp;amp;group_adults=2&amp;amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details about this place in a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/kampania-ponad-dachami-historycznego-centrum-neapolu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-napoli-retro-centro-storico\"><strong>Napoli Retro (centro storico)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; March 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/napoli-retro.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information and photos can be found in a separate post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/neapol-gdzie-spac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Napoli Retro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maison-arena-al-corso\"><strong>Maison Arena al Corso<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* a really nice place, but nothing special<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/maison-arena-al-corso.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel website and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affordable rooms in the center of Naples, located about halfway along Corso Umberto I. It\u2019s a ten to fifteen-minute walk to the train station and the port, where hydrofoils to the islands depart. It\u2019s an apartment converted into rental rooms with a shared hallway. My room was clean and nice, with a kettle and cups. The bathroom was functional, but I received only one towel, which was a bit problematic. Breakfast was served downstairs in a bar\u2014a coffee and cornetto, very tasty. However, I\u2019m lowering the rating due to the dishonesty of the owner. I needed an invoice for my business trip, which I still haven\u2019t received (not even a receipt), even though I requested it before my arrival. The owner strung me along with made-up stories for two months until I gave up. Luckily, I paid by card and could prove it. Keep in mind that in Italy, failure to issue a receipt or invoice can lead to fines from the financial police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lostnaples-quartieri-spagnoli\"><strong>LostNaples (Quartieri Spagnoli)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/lostnaples.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;sid=d7019453936e8cd5c1e1c7635e61b0bf&amp;dest_id=9741030;dest_type=hotel;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1706370695;srpvid=79a26f7f9657003b;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Strona obiektu i rezerwacje<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-neapol-quartieri-spagnoli-920x690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-neapol-quartieri-spagnoli-920x690.jpg\" alt=\"Sprawdzone noclegi we W\u0142oszech \u2013 lista, opisy, zdj\u0119cia\" class=\"wp-image-58844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-neapol-quartieri-spagnoli-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-neapol-quartieri-spagnoli-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-neapol-quartieri-spagnoli-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-neapol-quartieri-spagnoli-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-neapol-quartieri-spagnoli-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pokoj-neapol-quartieri-spagnoli.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not the cheapest option in the atmospheric Quartieri Spagnoli, but a great one. Located on the second floor of an old palace, I never saw the owner in person. You get access by sending your ID photos and receiving codes for the entrance and the room key. My superior room was large with a huge desk, perfect for working on a laptop. The room had a big, comfortable bathroom and a balcony with a table and chairs. The downsides? No elevator and a slightly musty staircase, but that\u2019s typical of the buildings in this district. In return, you get authenticity and a chance to see local life up close. Right below the building, there\u2019s a large selection of restaurants and pizzerias, and it\u2019s just a few steps to the Augusteo funicular station and the main pedestrian street Via Toledo. It\u2019s also close to Toledo metro station and the port. Side note, I experienced my first earthquake in the bed shown in the photo\u20144.2 on the Richter scale. The bed danced, but nothing fell from the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ischia-island-sant-angelo-regina-del-mare\"><strong>Ischia Island (Sant&#8217;Angelo) &#8211; Regina del Mare<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; June 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/regina-del-mare.pl.html?aid=1331261;sid=78357a611b13212bdc285b9d41730cf8;dest_id=-119328;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1643103514;srpvid=5ec843cc4b0e0239;type=total;ucfs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property page and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/regina-del-mare-ischia-920x690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/regina-del-mare-ischia-920x690.jpg\" alt=\"Sant'Angelo d'Ischia - the most beautiful town on Ischia Island\" class=\"wp-image-50014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/regina-del-mare-ischia-920x690.jpg 920w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/regina-del-mare-ischia-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/regina-del-mare-ischia-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/regina-del-mare-ischia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/regina-del-mare-ischia-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/regina-del-mare-ischia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information and photos can be found in the separate post about the town <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/santangelo-dischia-kampania-wlochy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sant&#8217;Angelo d&#8217;Ischia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ischia-island-forio-hotel-nettuno\"><strong>Ischia Island (Forio) &#8211; Hotel Nettuno<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/nettuno-de-charme.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;sid=d7019453936e8cd5c1e1c7635e61b0bf&amp;dest_id=44796;dest_type=hotel;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1706368087;srpvid=6ab66a6889ce026f;type=total;ucfs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property page and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beautifully located, charming hotel on the edge of the town of Forio. From the rooftop terrace, you get a magnificent view of the sea, especially at sunset. The jacuzzi is a wonderful addition. The buffet breakfast was delicious, though &#8211; as typical in the south &#8211; it consisted mostly of sweet items. My room was small but comfortable, with a large balcony where there was a table, chairs, and a drying rack for laundry and towels. You can reach the center of Forio, a sandy beach with piers, and the port within about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-capri-island-b-amp-b-la-melodia\"><strong>Capri Island &#8211; B&amp;B La Melodia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; October 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 3* really nice place, but nothing special<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.pl.html?sid=d7019453936e8cd5c1e1c7635e61b0bf&amp;aid=1331261&amp;ss=Anacapri&amp;ssne=Anacapri&amp;ssne_untouched=Anacapri&amp;lang=pl&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=-110381&amp;dest_type=city&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0&amp;offset=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property page and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capri is such an expensive island that finding accommodation within a normal person\u2019s budget is quite a challenge, even if booked off-season and ten months in advance. I had a few other affordable options, but this was the only highly rated one with a location close to a bus stop. An apartment that requires a 1.5 km walk with luggage could have worked if I was traveling with my husband, but as I was traveling solo, proximity to public transport was essential. B&amp;B La Melodia is excellently located in the town of Anacapri, right next to the Church of San Michele with its famous majolica floor. It&#8217;s just a small studio on the upper floor, carved out from a larger apartment, but with a separate entrance. The sleeping area is on a wooden mezzanine; I don&#8217;t like this kind of solution, but I had little choice. Now I know I won\u2019t choose it again. The stairs to the mezzanine were so narrow and steep that I was afraid I would fall every time I descended. According to the description, the apartment was supposed to have a washing machine, which was very important to me since I was traveling for five weeks with only carry-on luggage. It turned out that the washing machine was in the owner\u2019s apartment. So, I gave only the larger items to be washed, although that wasn\u2019t my plan. The owner &#8211; a young man named Marco &#8211; was very nice but not very talkative, quite unlike the people of southern Italy. Even though I used some of his additional services, in the end, he charged me 15 euros for washing two pairs of pants and two shirts, even though he added them to his own laundry, and I provided my own detergent. And this is mainly why I\u2019m lowering the rating. Not only was I supposed to have my own washing machine, but he also took advantage of the situation to overcharge me. Once again, the rule that the more popular the place and the higher the prices, the greedier the locals working in tourism proved true. Although I enjoyed my stay on Capri, this episode at the end ensures that I will not return to Marco. The accommodation is recommended, but make sure to ask the price of everything that is not part of the apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verified-accommodations-in-italy-lazio\"><strong>Verified Accommodations in Italy &#8211; Lazio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vitorchiano-il-panorama-di-vitorchiano\">Vitorchiano &#8211; Il panorama di Vitorchiano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-panorama-di-vitorchiano.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Property page and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information and photos of the apartment can be found in the post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italia-by-natalia.pl\/vitorchiano-lacjum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vitorchiano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ponza-island-maridea-il-delfino\"><strong>Ponza Island &#8211; Maridea &#8211; Il Delfino<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I stayed here &#8211; September 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of nights: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My rating &#8211; 4* fantastic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/maridea-i-delfini.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;sid=40877ddb18fdd35091a7067fb617da29&amp;dest_id=-125430;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=135&amp;hpos=10&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1719895336&amp;srpvid=f0df20d930810427&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Property page and bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the low ratings on the booking page, this apartment turned out to be a wonderful place, with a large bathroom, tiny kitchen, spacious balcony, and a small hidden terrace behind a wall, accessible from the kitchen. Excellent location between the town center and the sandy beach, right next to a scooter rental shop, stores, and a bar with a gelateria. Gorgeous view of the sea and the colorful buildings of the town. My experience at this place was so delightful that I described it in my book &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.empik.com\/italia-kraina-kontrastow-i-roznorodnosci-wlochy-poludniowe-natalia-rosiak,p1467071497,ksiazka-p#ReviewsBox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italia. Land of Contrasts and Diversity. Southern Italy<\/a>&#8220;. Right next to it, the same agency offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/maridea-in-riva-al-mare.pl.html?aid=1331261&amp;sid=40877ddb18fdd35091a7067fb617da29&amp;dest_id=-125430&am