The best hotels in the world, ranked by what their worst reviews say.
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Top 100
10.0Exceptional#1
Stelle di Monte
An adults-only restored 500-year-old farmhouse near Montepulciano with a wine cellar, a garden and dinners cooked by one of the owners.
10.0Exceptional#2
4 Stagioni
A small, family-run one-star hotel a few steps from Capri's Piazzetta, with a hillside setting, some sea-view rooms and breakfast included.
10.0Exceptional#3
Casa Rampolina
A five-room guesthouse in the hills above Stresa and Baveno with lake views, a garden, a wellness area and a hot tub.
10.0Exceptional#4
B&B Cerila
A modern wooden B&B on a hillside above Trieste with a large terrace, sea views and German-speaking hosts Angela and Tony.
10.0Exceptional#5
Casa Portagioia, Tuscany B&B
A small bed and breakfast near Cortona run by Ania and Patryk, with an outdoor pool, vineyards and views over olive groves.
10.0Exceptional#6
Il Tosco
A four-room guesthouse in a restored palace in the center of Montepulciano, with a breakfast room, a shared kitchen and panoramic windows.
10.0Exceptional#7
Nobilis Charme Relais
A newly renovated 19th-century villa hotel with a pool, spa, hot tub and sauna, a short walk from Montepulciano.
10.0Exceptional#8
L’ Aia del Principe
A small renovated farmhouse B&B with a few rooms with whirlpool tubs, just below Montepulciano, opened in June 2023.
10.0Exceptional#9
Agriturismo I Roseti
A family-run farm stay with renovated rooms and a guest house, five minutes from Montepulciano, with a welcome glass of the owners' wine.
10.0Exceptional#10
B&B Bellaria Rooms
A newly built B&B in Longobardi near Vibo Valentia, with sea views, a garden with fruit trees and large free parking.
10.0Exceptional#11
Casa Ruris - Country residence
A country residence with apartments on a hill in Briatico, with sea views, a garden and a quiet setting.
10.0Exceptional#12
Rosanna Maison
A small B&B steps from the sea and the center of Ischia, where the host Rosanna makes breakfast and cakes.
10.0Exceptional#13
La Mandronia B&B - Loft
A small B&B with loft-style rooms in Alghero, about 5 minutes from the seafront and 10 minutes from the old town.
10.0Exceptional#14
Your House Rooms
A small family-run B&B near Genoa's Brignole station with a children's play area, a lounge with snacks and a self-service breakfast.
10.0Exceptional#15
Villa Natalina B&B
A small B&B with four bedrooms and a garden, a few steps from the Leaning Tower in Pisa, run by a host named Salvatore.
10.0Exceptional#16
Relais Pacinotti Pisa
A guesthouse with apartments and rooms around a shared garden with fruit trees, a few steps from Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa.
10.0Exceptional#17
Chez Virginie
A bed and breakfast in the home of host Virginie, with a garden and a jacuzzi, about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the center of Porto-Vecchio.
10.0Exceptional#18
Casa Di Angeli
A villa with four apartments just outside L'Ile-Rousse, with a pool, garden, sea views and a host, Édouard, who cooks breakfast and meals for guests.
10.0Exceptional#19
Villa Alba Rosula
A small villa guesthouse above Ajaccio run by hosts Carole and Georges, with a pool, a jacuzzi and home-cooked dinners.
10.0Exceptional#20
B&B IL SOGNO Como lake
A B&B on the hillside above Como with a lake and city view, balconies, some rooms with a jacuzzi, and two friendly dogs.
10.0Exceptional#21
SantAgata Bed & Breakfast - Como
A renovated 120-year-old villa B&B in a quiet neighborhood just outside Como's old town, with free parking and a sunny breakfast terrace.
10.0Exceptional#22
Villa Cardano
A restored hilltop villa above Como with apartments, a roof terrace with views of the city and the lake, and a host named Peter.
10.0Exceptional#23
Matri Mia B&B
A recently opened bed and breakfast in Trapani's historic center, run by hosts Grazia and Francesco, with homemade breakfast.
10.0Exceptional#24
Pascaraymondo Suite Palace
A five-room family-run palace in the old town of Gallipoli, with a rooftop terrace, private garage parking and the beach two minutes away.
10.0Exceptional#25
Siena House
A family-run guesthouse near Torrita di Siena with a pool, homemade breakfasts and hosts Malvin and Amanda.
10.0Exceptional#26
Suite Design Lucignano
Design suites with kitchens and a small spa in the center of Lucignano, managed by Chiara.
10.0Exceptional#27
La Ghirlanda B&B
A three-room B&B in the green hills just above Arezzo, run by Massimo and Laura, with homemade breakfast and views over the city.
10.0Exceptional#28
Garnì Lago Alpino
A family-run garnì in Molveno with a breakfast buffet, private parking and a garden, a short walk from the lake.
10.0Exceptional#29
Weingut Messnerhof
A family winery in the vineyards below the St. Peter church in Bolzano, with a holiday apartment and wine tastings.
10.0Exceptional#30
B&B Il Feriolo
A two-room bed and breakfast in Feriolo on Lake Maggiore, run by Paola and Alberto, 60 meters from the marina, with a lake-view breakfast terrace.
10.0Exceptional#31
B&B "U Prufissuri"
A four-room B&B in the center of Avola run by owner Gianni, with large rooms and a freshly prepared breakfast.
10.0Exceptional#32
B&B Punta Sallustro Lipari
A small B&B with a shared garden near the center of Lipari, run by owner Lando.
10.0Exceptional#33
Centro storico via Sassari
A small bed and breakfast with three interconnected apartments on a third floor in the pedestrian historic center of Cagliari, run by host Valentina.
10.0Exceptional#34
B&B Piccola Stella
A small four-room B&B in a residential area about 1 km from Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, run by Gianna and her family.
10.0Exceptional#35
BeB Terrazza Del Sole
A B&B in a quiet residential street in Pisa with a shared breakfast terrace, run by hosts Elena and her husband.
10.0Exceptional#36
Maison Tuscany Bed&Breakfast
A small B&B in a 1920s-style house in Sinalunga with a garden, run by host Alessia.
9.9Exceptional#37
B&B Gaudì
A small family-run B&B in Alghero, close to Maria Pia beach, with homemade breakfast served by the owners.
9.9Exceptional#38
Hotel Villa Rina
A small family-run guesthouse near the lake in Riva del Garda, known for its breakfast and free bikes.
9.9Exceptional#39
B & B Forte House
A small B&B near the Lotto metro stop with individually decorated rooms, close to San Siro and the Milan fairgrounds.
9.8Exceptional#40
B&B Sa Babbaiola
A small B&B in the Pirri area of Cagliari run by host Franca, with a courtyard, a shared kitchen and parking.
9.8Exceptional#41
Résidence Belvédère de Palombaggia
A hillside residence of small villas and studios above Palombaggia beach near Porto-Vecchio, with sea views, an infinity pool and a spa.
9.8Exceptional#42
Albergo Casa Sartori
A small guesthouse right on the lake just outside Malcesine run by Marco and Roberta, with a private beach area and some rooms with rooftop terraces.
9.8Exceptional#43
Palazzo Dragoni
A 16th-century palace in Spoleto's old town with painted ceilings, a view over the rooftops and a breakfast guests rate highly.
9.8Exceptional#44
Residence Alle Palme
A residence of spacious apartments with kitchens, a pool, a jacuzzi and a gym, a short walk from the old town of Riva del Garda.
9.8Exceptional#45
B&B Menta e Limone
A small B&B in Paestum with homemade breakfast and a hostess named Maria.
9.8Exceptional#46
Agriturismo Il Sasso Montepulciano
A restored farmhouse with holiday apartments, a pool and an olive grove, about a 5 minute drive from Montepulciano.
9.8Exceptional#47
Il Relais
A tiny hotel with four elaborately decorated rooms in an 1800s building near the Castelvecchio in Verona.
9.8Exceptional#48
Residence Casa Di Paoli
A small family-run residence of about 10 apartments with a pool and covered parking, between Palombaggia and Santa Giulia.
9.7Exceptional#49
Torretta ai Sassi
A small guest house above the Sassi in Matera with terraces facing the old town, run by Valentina and Francesco.
9.7Exceptional#50
Antica Torre di Iuso
A bed and breakfast in a converted tower behind Piazza Duomo in Matera, with suites that have whirlpool tubs and a rooftop terrace.
9.7Exceptional#51
Villa Oriana Relais
A family farmhouse hotel just outside Sorrento, reached by a path through lemon and orange trees, run by owner Maria, with a free shuttle to town.
9.7Exceptional#52
Villa Monica
A family-run B&B on a hill outside Sorrento with a view of the bay and Vesuvius, run by Pascal and Monica, with a free shuttle into town.
9.7Exceptional#53
B & B Costa Sicula, Avola
A bed and breakfast steps from the sea in Lido di Avola with a sea-view terrace for breakfast and a host named Tonino.
9.7Exceptional#54
B&B Villa Maristella
A B&B on a hill above Lipari with a glass gazebo for breakfast and views of Vulcano, run by Angelo and his family.
9.7Exceptional#55
Hôtel Palombaggia
A small family-run hotel of about seven rooms with private terraces, a large pool, a garden restaurant and breakfast, ten minutes' walk from Palombaggia beach.
9.7Exceptional#56
Casa Eva Maria
A small family-run bed and breakfast in the wine village of Patrimonio with a pool, a shared kitchen and breakfast by the pool.
9.7Exceptional#57
Residence Saletta Casale
A residence of apartments in the center of L'Ile-Rousse with indoor and outdoor pools, a jacuzzi, private parking and a short walk to the beach.
9.7Exceptional#58
Albergo Villa Nadia
A small family-run guesthouse with a garden and free parking, a 10 to 15 minute walk from the center of Malcesine.
9.7Exceptional#59
Villa La Zagara
A small B&B on a lemon farm on the hill above Minori, run by a family who make their own jams and serve breakfast under the lemon trees.
9.7Exceptional#60
Giardini Mon Plaisir
A renovated noble villa with a garden, pool and private parking on a quiet street in Trapani.
9.7Exceptional#61
La casa sul mare
A bed and breakfast on the water next to the Torre di Ligny in Trapani, with a rooftop terrace and sea views.
9.7Exceptional#62
Villa Lavinia B&B
A small bed and breakfast on the edge of Cecina run by host Lucia, with a garden, an outdoor pool and gated parking.
9.7Exceptional#63
Agriturismo Collerisana
A hillside agriturismo overlooking Spoleto with an infinity pool, a garden and breakfast and dinner cooked by the host, Ilaria.
9.7Exceptional#64
B&B Le Campane
A B&B in Ferrara's historic center run by owner Caterina, with a brick courtyard, private secure parking and breakfast served in your room.
9.7Exceptional#65
Cascina BELLONUOVO
An agriturismo among vineyards and hazelnut groves a few minutes from Alba, with a heated pool, apartments and rooms, and a family that runs it.
9.7Exceptional#66
Albero Capovolto
A six-room boutique hotel in the hills near Porto Rotondo, a converted family holiday home with a pool, owned and run by Alessandro.
9.7Exceptional#67
Rialto Dream
A small bed and breakfast near the Rialto Bridge run by hosts Elena and Samuel, with spacious rooms and a home-cooked breakfast.
9.7Exceptional#68
B&B Villa Giulia
A three-room B&B with a pool and garden just outside Desenzano, close to Sirmione.
9.7Exceptional#69
Tropical Holiday House
A one-bedroom holiday apartment in Catania with a kitchen, a terrace and a host named Francesco, a few minutes from a metro station.
9.7Exceptional#70
VENUS Inn, B & B Positano
A small bed and breakfast in the Fornillo area of Positano with sea-view terraces, a host named Gippy and breakfast on the balcony.
9.7Exceptional#71
b&b Aziz, Palermo, Sicily
A bed and breakfast near the Lolli train station in Palermo, run by a host named Francesca, with a shared kitchen and a generous breakfast.
9.7Exceptional#72
Steinach Townhouse Meran
A boutique townhouse hotel with designer rooms and a hosted breakfast in the old part of Merano.
9.6Exceptional#73
B&B Sorrento Flats
A small family-run B&B with modern rooms and apartments in the historic center of Sorrento, hosted by Luigi.
9.6Exceptional#74
OLEEVA Garda Living
A small, modern boutique hotel of about 12 rooms in an olive grove outside Riva del Garda with an outdoor pool and a bicycle garage.
9.6Exceptional#75
Mimì Rooms & Studios
Small rooms and studios on the second floor of a building in central Trieste, between the old town and the train station, with an elevator and code entry.
9.6Exceptional#76
Formsunhof - Kastelruth
A family farm in Kastelruth with rooms and apartments, run by the Plunger family, near the bus stop for Castelrotto and Seiser Alm.
9.6Exceptional#77
Hotel Pension Verdorfer
A small three-star family hotel between Merano and Schenna, surrounded by apple orchards and vineyards, with an outdoor pool and sauna.
9.6Exceptional#78
Agriturismo Podere Peciano
A family-run farm stay near Cortona with apartments, a fenced pool, a playground and farm animals, popular with families with children.
9.6Exceptional#79
Terrazza sui Trulli
A family-run guesthouse of trulli in Alberobello's Monti district with a rooftop terrace and shared kitchens.
9.6Exceptional#80
Trulli in Corte
A trulli and farmhouse complex with a garden and free on-site parking, a few minutes from Alberobello's Monti district.
9.6Exceptional#81
Palazzo Gilistro
A small, family-run hotel in a historic building in the center of Ortigia, with a rooftop terrace and breakfast buffet.
9.6Exceptional#82
AGRODOLCE B&B CEFALÙ
A small bed and breakfast in a historic old bathhouse in the center of Cefalù, run by a host named Rita.
9.6Exceptional#83
Miramare Rooms
A small bed and breakfast with three rooms in a renovated building in Avola, halfway between the center and the sea.
9.6Exceptional#84
Lauricella B&B
A small B&B with three rooms and a garden, a short walk from the center of Lipari, run by Melania and Marco.
9.6Exceptional#85
B&B La Rosa
A small B&B near the port in Ischia run by Imma and Silvana, with rooms that have a balcony jacuzzi and a garden.
9.6Exceptional#86
Bergamo Bassa
A family-run guesthouse in lower Bergamo with a shared kitchen, breakfast, parking and airport pickup.
9.6Exceptional#87
Residence Modena Villa Stufler
A residence of apartments in a villa with a park near the center of Modena, used mostly for stays of a month or longer.
9.6Exceptional#88
Villamarina42
A small bed and breakfast in a villa at Flumini, near Quartu Sant'Elena, run by its owner Fabrizio, a short walk from a local beach and a bus ride from Cagliari.
9.6Exceptional#89
La Pirata Capitana
A small bed and breakfast with a garden near Capitana, about 15 minutes from Cagliari, run by the host Simona and her family.
9.6Exceptional#90
Casa Solotti
A small bed and breakfast on Monte Ortobene above Nuoro, run by hosts Mario and Federica, with mountain views and homemade breakfast.
9.6Exceptional#91
Carrales Guest•House
A recently renovated guesthouse near the center of Nuoro with Sardinian-style decor, a common room, self-service breakfast supplies and a host, Andrea.
9.6Exceptional#92
Bella Vita
A small bed and breakfast in the hills at Calenzana, near the start of the GR20 trail and about 10 minutes from Calvi.
9.6Exceptional#93
Mulinu Biancu
A small bed and breakfast in a large family home among vineyards and olive groves near Patrimonio, run by Dominique.
9.6Exceptional#94
La Madrugada Malcesine
A small apartment building in Malcesine run by a young couple and their family, a couple of minutes from the lake and the old town, with underground parking.
9.6Exceptional#95
Elle Ecoholiday - Boutique Hotel & Yoga Retreat
A small boutique hotel and yoga retreat on the mountainside just north of Malcesine, with a pool, a yoga platform and views of Lake Garda.
9.6Exceptional#96
Hotel Garden
A family-run three-star hotel overlooking the bay at Malcesine with a lake-view pool, sauna, whirlpool and breakfast terrace.
9.6Exceptional#97
Sonnino B&B
A small bed and breakfast on Procida steps from Postino Beach, with breakfast served on each room's private terrace.
9.6Exceptional#98
Scuncino B&B
A small, new bed and breakfast near the port in Procida, run by a host named Angela.
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