Are you looking for inspiration for your next getaway? You’re in the right place! I’ve found plenty of unique hotels in Italy where you can spend an unusual and special weekend: treehouses, ice hotels, trulli, lighthouses, former convents, and rooms straight out of “One Thousand and One Nights.” All of them share a focus on design, luxury, and a magical atmosphere, perfect for a charming escape within Italy’s borders.

Italy is already known for its breathtaking landscapes, but these hotels take it to the next level!

That’s why I’ve put together a list of unique hotels in Italy where you can stay. From North to South, including the islands, you’ll find a selection of extraordinary accommodations to break free from the daily routine and immerse yourself in a dreamlike experience. Whether it’s a treehouse or another one-of-a-kind retreat, these places are made to inspire and must be tried at least once!

Unique Hotel in Italy

Rifugio Bella Vista, Senales (BZ) – Trentino Alto Adige

Sleeping in an igloo in Italy? It can be done! And it is certainly extraordinary!
Imagine being able to sleep surrounded by ice and snow, in absolute silence, by candlelight.
At the Bella Vista Refuge, rooms made entirely of ice await you, but you won’t suffer from the cold. Instead, your overnight stay will be very comfortable: thanks to the sleeping bags spread out on the bed, you will stay very warm.
A refreshing hot drink awaits you on arrival and before going to bed there will be a bottle of Prosecco, and in the morning you will enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet.

To complete your stay in style, the Finnish outdoor sauna and hot tub are always at your disposal, free of charge.

Photo from the official hotel website, link in the title

Hotel San Luis, Avelengo (BZ) – Trentino Alto Adige

The San Luis hotel is a luxury establishment offering a very wide choice of unique suites, a treehouse and some chalets, all furnished in a Scandinavian, minimalist but valuable style.

There are 26 chalets available and 16 tree houses built according to the principles of bio-architecture, which blend in perfectly with the surrounding nature of the private forests. Truly a romantic setting!

There is also a cozy clubhouse with a spa and relaxation area, a large outdoor and indoor pool and a fitness area. And then there is the lobby, library, bars and restaurants with a truly admirable wine and cheese cellar. A wonderful gift for those who want to treat themselves to eco-luxury pampering.

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Motel K, Casei Gerola (PV) – Lombardy

The Motel Casei Gerola is a multi-faceted hotel: each room, of extreme luxury, is characterized by a theme, developed to amaze, that refers to sometimes real and sometimes imaginary places.
All suites are carefully designed to create the exact atmosphere of each place. They range from the romantic Santorini, to the exotic-style room, to the stunning Atlantis suite with real waterfalls and a bathtub for a romantic midnight bath. Being here is like taking a thousand and one journeys, into the world and into fantasy.

I wouldn’t know which theme to choose!!! Give it a try and let me know!

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Chateau Monfort, Milano (MI) – Lombardy

Chateau Monfort is a luxury hotel in the centre of Milan. Housed in an Art Nouveau palace, built in 1903 by Paolo Mezzanotte, it is magnificently matched to the visions that this refined hotel wants to evoke: a dream come true.
All the rooms are designed to spark the imagination of those who stay there, inspired by fairy tales, operas and eccentric furnishings. But here nothing is left to chance, the designs of the rooms (but also everything else in the building) are impeccable, created to amaze and to make you escape.
To be admired, to be experienced, to be loved at first sight. The hotel has a restaurant, where you can also stop for lunch, and a lounge bar, lit by a grandiose skylight, and also open in the afternoon for tea time.

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Viallaggio La Pescaccia, San Clemente (RN) – Emilia-Romagna

From the union of the words Glamour and Camping comes Glamping: between camping and boutique hotel, a new way of staying five-star in contact with nature! At the luxury campsite, the tent is already set up, but that’s not all: there are soft, comfortable beds and unique fabrics, cushions and carpets etc.
At Villaggio La Pescaccia, in addition to your safari-style lodge overlooking the lake, you have a Jacuzzi and… a panoramic bubble, to enjoy a starry night at 360°!

Read more in my article on Glamping facilities in Italy, and my review of Il Villaggio La Pescaccia

​Rifugio Dei Marsi, Ascoli Piceno (AP) – Marche

In Ascoli Piceno at the Rifugio dei Marsi it is possible to spend the night in a wine barrel. A giant wine barrel with a small balcony and a beautiful garden at the front to have breakfast in serenity.

Inside, the barrel is divided into two parts, the first with a bedroom, and the second with a living area and private bathroom. The Bed & Breakfast, overlooking the Sibillini Mountains, is the result of a recent renovation of an old farmhouse that has been modernized and embellished. A true eulogy to enology.

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La Piantata, Arlena di Castro (VT) – Lazio

Impossible not to include in the list of unique hotels in Italy this fantastic farmhouse, La Piantata, which I have been keeping an eye on for years!
Staying in the Black Cabin tree house has been a dream of mine for a long time, especially during the lavender flowering period!

Staying in a tree house is a dream come true. The Blue Suite, perched atop a centuries-old oak tree, and The Black Cabin built in the largest tree: 87 square metres, sheltered in the foliage of a centuries-old maritime pine.
From the balconies of both cabins you can enjoy a magnificent view of the hills and lavender fields below.
This magnificent place in the Latium Maremma also has rooms, ‘classic’ flats, and an outdoor swimming pool.

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L’Eremito, Parrano (TN) – Lazio

This structure is worthy of being on the list of unique hotels in Italy. Ever thought of spending the night in a former convent? Well, the Eremito is a former 14th-century stone convent with no Wi-Fi.

Here, peace and silence reign, without renounce good food and the beauty of a place where attention is paid to the smallest details. It is a mystical place, immersed in the majesty of the valleys, ideal for those seeking essential elegance and true peace of mind.

The rooms, the ‘celluzze’ where the monks slept, are simple but very cozy, you eat in silence and breathe in the clean breeze that runs through the 40 hectares of greenery around you. A great place for your digital detox.

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Etruscan Chocohotel, Perugia (PG) – Umbria

Chocolate is absolutely the theme of this hotel.
The distinctive feature of this hotel, in fact, is that all decorations evoke the shapes of chocolate bars or Baci Perugina. Even the rooms are furnished with cupboards, tables, beds and lamps reminiscent of the sweet brown bars. The hotel has three floors: the Milk floor, the Gianduia floor and the Dark floor.

The Chocohotel’s most mouth-watering room is the Choco Sweet Suite, furnished throughout the year with an infinite amount of chocolate, literally scattered in every corner of the room. You can eat it, taking it directly from every corner of the room, from the Choco Framework, to the Choco Drop Bed, or from the Choco Desk. And what’s more, all the chocolate you find in your room can be picked up and taken away for free.

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Sextantio – Albergo Diffuso, Santo Stefano di Sessanio (AQ) – Abruzzo

Once you see this structure, you can’t help but be fascinated! The combination of simple furnishings typical of the Abruzzi mountains and super modern unique features create a very special combination in harmony with the surrounding area.

The fortified medieval village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, nestled in the Abruzzo mountains, is the perfect setting for this hotel that will make you relive ancient times.
The hotel also organises immersive activities to immerse guests even more in the simple life of the Middle Ages and organises courses in baking, traditional Abruzzo cooking and pastry making, and weaving with real original looms!

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Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, Amalfi (SA) – Campania

Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi: for an unforgettable stay, surrounded by a spectacular panorama. The hotel stands on a terrace 80 metres above sea level amidst the beautiful beaches and lemon groves of the marvellous Amalfi Coast. The elegant and refined rooms are characterised by a linear design and light colours that blend perfectly with the historic hotel building and the surrounding nature.

This dream hotel features, among other exclusive services, a spa and an infinity pool overlooking the sea.

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Trulli Holiday Resort, Alberobello (BA) – Apulia

Trulli are typical conical, dry-stone buildings that were generally used as temporary or permanent dwellings for local farmers. Today, in these small buildings – listed by Unesco as World Heritage Sites – you can experience an experience of times gone by.
Would you like to sleep in a trullo in Alberobello? The Trulli Holiday Resort offers the possibility of staying right inside these iconic little houses, sleeping in a shabby chic bed, in total relaxation, and tasting local delicacies!

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Abalì Gran Sultanato, Palermo (PA) – Sicily

Abalì Gran Sultanato for a thousand and one nights fluo. This highly original B&B could not be missing from the list of Italy’s most unique hotels. With its original Arab-style furnishings, it is certainly not a structure that goes unnoticed. Each room is unique and has specific color schemes and unique designs.

The Sultan’s Suite, furnished with canopies, curtains and cushions is a real beauty. The other rooms follow the style, each inspired by a unique theme. The trait d’union are the colours, brightness and a touch of extravagance.

I really wouldn’t know which to choose: the romantic Tango Suite, or the Baloon Room! They certainly all bring a lot of joy!

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Lighthouse Capo Spartivento, Chia (CA) – Sardinia

Lighthouse Capo Spartivento is currently the only lighthouse in Italy that is also used like a hotel: a unique and unmissable opportunity for a stay between sky and sea.

Reliable and familiar, the lantern light has been lit every night for over 160 years.
If you have always dreamed of living like a lighthouse keeper, here you can experience this emotion, perhaps enjoying the spectacle of the stormy sea from an evocative and exciting angle. The lighthouse is open all year round and offers various types of suites.

Photo from the official hotel website, link in the title

Did you know these unique hotels in Italy?
If you know of others, tell me in the comments, I’m really curious about them!
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