Italy is one of the most popular destinations for European holidays. From Rome to Florence, and Venice to Sicily, Italy is filled with historical monuments, world-class art museums, beautiful natural attractions, and myriad other charms that delight visitors time and again. Italy is no stranger to tourists, so there are a variety of choices for Italy hotels.

Italy lodging in Rome is found all over the city, but the most desired Rome hotels are those in the very heart of the city. Rome's Piazza Navona neighborhood is a popular area because of its proximity to both historical and nightlife attractions and is rife with sumptuous hotels such as the Hotel Raphael and more tucked-away offerings including the more affordable Hotel Navona. The nearby Spanish Steps are an ideal location, but you'll mostly like pay a high price for an Italian hotel in that district. Elsewhere in the city, the food-lover's Trastevere district is less dense with hotels and less touristy.

If you are in the market for a cheap accommodation in Italy, there are many options found in Rome near the train station. Note however, the sketchier environs. The true budget traveler should consider Rome hostels to minimize expenses. More generally, booking a few nights at hostels can help you save on your Italy lodging so you can splurge on dining or entertainment.

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Italy hotels in Florence are easily found in the heart of the city near the Duomo. Florence hotels are often expensive and booking the most conveniently located ones can be more difficult, as demand is high. If you're in the mood to splurge, check out Florence luxury hotels such as the Grand Hotel, Hotel Albani Firenze, and the Westin Excelsior. To stick to a money-saving plan of only booking cheap accommodation in Italy, look for Florence budget hotels in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella neighborhood. Or explore the budget hotels on the Arno's south side, particularly close to the Ponte Vecchio. If you have a few days to spend outside Florence, consider heading to the coast and visiting cities such as Portofino, which have plenty of hotels of their own.

In Venice, the limited real estate makes for expensive Italy lodging, and planning ahead is essential. If you are happy to rough it, you can stay in a low-priced pensione, which are budget hotels in Italy, but these don't suit all travelers. If you can resign yourself to paying for a Venice luxury hotel, you'll have plenty to choose from. Some of the ritziest include the Hotel Danieli, Hotel Cipriani, and Gritti Palace. For affordable Italy hotels in Venice your options are decidedly limited, but the Locanda Leon Bianco, Locanda Montin, or American Hotel are a few possibilities.

Some of the less-touristy cities can be ideal for those looking for cheap hotels in Italy. For example, Pisa hotels and Turin hotels are for the most part generally affordable. In contrast, cities such as Milan, which is frequented by fashion and business hotshots, host predominantly expensive luxury hotels. For the ultimate extravagance, The Four Seasons Hotel Milano and the Hotel Principe di Savoia are two of most opulent hotels in Italy.

If you head out to Siena for wine-tasting, some of the best accommodations are found in the city center, such as the Grand Hotel and the Hotel Etruria. Outside the city, The Certosa di Maggiano and Villa Belvedere are two good picks.