Our selection of the best castle hotels in Italy. Enjoy centuries of history, beautiful Italian landscapes and traditional food prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
Stay from €253 per room, per night (bed & breakfast).
Our Experts Say:
Set in the spa town of Merano, the castle dates back to the 12th century and is surrounded by the mountains of South Tyrol. Hotel Castel Rundegg offers a variety of wellness and leisure facilities, including an indoor pool. The restaurant offers local specialties, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. See more
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Stay from €213 per room, per night (bed & breakfast).
Our Experts Say:
Set in a castle in a Medieval village, Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello offers views over the valley from a hilltop position. Many of the air-conditioned rooms feature wood-beam ceilings and original stone walls. The castle is surrounded by hilly countryside, rich parkland and olive groves. You can dine in the on-site restaurant, which uses locally-sourced ingredients exclusively. The property features a wellness centre with a hot tub, sauna, and a steam bath, which is built into a natural cave. In summer, a free outdoor pool is available. See more
Monte Benichi, Tuscany, Italy
Stay from €428 per room, for 3 nights (room only).
Our Experts Say:
Castelletto di Montebenichi is a 12th-century castle located between Siena and Arezzo. Each room is uniquely designed with a fully-equipped kitchen. The castle is surrounded by Medieval villages and wineries for wine-tasting tours. The swimming pool offers panoramic views across the Chianti hills and vineyards. See more
Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Stay from €760 per room, per night (room only).
Our Experts Say:
Castello Banfi is set on a hilltop close to Montalcino in Siena, Tuscany. The individually-designed rooms offer views of the Ombrone valley and the vineyards. With stone arches and antique chandeliers, the restaurant provides local specialities at lunch and dinner. Breakfast is provided as a buffet. The hotel boasts an outdoor pool, gym and its own winery and cellar. See more
nr Verona, Veneto, Italy
Stay from €202 per room, per night (bed & breakfast).
Our Experts Say:
Relais Bevilacqua is set inside a 14th-century castle, 30 miles from Verona. It has beautiful gardens, and a traditional restaurant. The elegant bedrooms are individually designed with a historic ambience, some with four-poster beds and wood-beam ceilings. See more
Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Stay from €164 per room, per night (room only).
Our Experts Say:
Castello delle Quattro Torra is an ancient castle in the Tuscan countryside, just a short distance from the historic walls of Siena. Bedrooms are furnished with antiques, exposed wood-beam ceilings, original stone walls and terracotta floors. Public areas incorporate cosy lounges, relaxing gardens and children's play areas. Friendly staff will assist you with booking tours and day trips to nearby sites. See more
