Going to Italy is a lifelong dream for many, but planning travel accommodations can be daunting if you are unsure of where to begin your search. Whether you prefer to travel solo, with your family, like to play it safe, or opt for a bit of adventure, we’ve compiled a list of travel resources to book quality accommodation in Italy! Choose your travel style, budget, and go … andiamo!
- Booking.com is our one-stop shop for quick and easy vacation booking options. We find that it has the largest selection of amazing places to stay in Italy including apartments, vacation homes, family-run B&B’s, and 5-star luxury resorts. We love their excellent pricing, customer service, zero booking fees, and ability to price match.
- HomeAway is the most popular vacation rental site in the United States that now allows you to quickly find and book high quality spaces in Italy. With multiple options for homes, apartments, and villas for rent all over Italy, we always find a property that suits our family travel style. For best pricing, we suggest this option to independent travelers desiring to stay in an area for at least one week.
- VRBO is another website we use for property bookings that is part of the HomeAway family. When booking a private property, remember to always compare and read reviews.
- HomeStay is a really cool lodging option for independent and curious travelers who would like to share a home with a local. The HomeStay platform allows hosts in Italy to rent out their spare rooms, resulting in booking authentic, quality, and budget weekly options.
- Agoda is currently the fastest growing travel booking platform in the world. It has some nice choices for luxury and budget hotels, apartments, homes, and villas in Italy for any budget.
- Couchsurfing is a social networking and free hosting solution to adventurous, independent travelers who want to experience Italy like a local. Once you join, you can arrange home-stays, meetups with locals, crash on someone’s couch, and discover nearby events — all for free. For safety purposes, always read reviews of hosts, but we have personally used this option and had a great experience!
- Hostelworld serves solo travelers, couples, and even families by providing off-the-beaten path accommodation in Italy including hostels, B&B’s, and hotels. We love using Hostelworld to book their quality “campgrounds” along the coast or near Italy’s gorgeous lakes, which is always a lot of fun for our children. Campgrounds have nice swimming pools and private beach areas as well as snack stores, mini cabins to rent, and play areas for children. Some are nicer than others, so make sure to read reviews before booking!
To see our full list of Travel Resources click HERE. Happy planning and safe travels!
