16 Best Airbnbs in Italy for 2023 – Villas, Trulli & More (original) (raw)

A curated list of the best Airbnbs in Italy for 2023 – including plenty of options for an off-the-grid stay sans crowds.

If you’ve ever dreamed of falling asleep in a traditional Apuglian Trullo, renting out an entire Tuscan villa for the weekend or kicking back on a private island in the Venetian lagoon, here’s your chance.

For an authentic and memorable stay, look no further than these incredible Airbnbs in Italy. Here are 16 of the very best, handpicked for their character, charm, and stellar reviews.

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The best Airbnbs in Italy – 16 unique & authentic places to stay

A Trullo in Puglia

A typical Trullo house, with whitewashed rounded walls and stone detailing, that's now an Airbnb in Italy.

A traditional Trullo Airbnb in Puglia. Photo credit: Airbnb.

Trulli, distinctive whitewashed stone huts with conical roofs, dominate the landscape in towns such as Alberobello in Italy’s Puglia region.

This traditional Apulian Trullo just outside Ostuni isn’t any old Trullo – it’s a designer Trullo!

Kitted out with a modern bathroom and smart kitchenette, the Trullo sleeps two in a cosy bedroom. Outside, there’s an infinity pool and huge terrace overlooking the Valle D’Itria with its abundance of olive, almond and fig trees.

A deconsecrated chapel in Venice

A stately chapel building in Venice reflected in a pond.

The perfect Venice Airbnb. Photo credit: Airbnb.

Fancy spending a few nights in the lap of luxury? This private deconsecrated chapel adjoining the 16th-century Villa Volpi, a sumptuous home on the outskirts of Venice, is available to rent for the night.

The 166-square-metre space has its own private entrance, but guests also get access to the villa’s gardens and front hall. The split-level space includes a living room (where the Altar once stood), a sleeping loft (complete with round bed), and a large kitchen. Two more bedrooms are accessed via a grand spiral staircase.

Murano glass chandeliers, marble walls and original stucco detailing add to the historical charm. Free parking is provided, and there is a bus stop right out front to take you into the heart of Old Venice.

A Dammuso on Pantelleria

A traditional stone dammuso house on the island of Pantelleria.

A traditional Dammuso house. Photo credit: Airbnb.

What Trulli are to Puglia, Dammusi are to the island of Pantelleria off the coast of southern Sicily. These gorgeous drystone homes with thick walls and domed roofs were designed to withstand the island climate and have been around since the 10th century.

This traditional Dammuso in Martingana features gorgeous shaded patios, a rooftop terrace, and an outdoor pizza over. The light and breezy interior has two bedrooms and a full kitchen for self-catering.

From its elevated location, this house catches panoramic views of the coast. The remote-ish location (around 45 minutes from town) means a rental car is necessary. Perfect for a rugged, off-the-grid stay on one of the most beautiful islands in Italy.

A Tuscan villa near Siena

A dining table set up beneath the shade of a large tree overlooking the Tuscan countryside.

Everyone’s dream Airbnb in Italy – a Tuscan villa. Photo credit: Airbnb.

If you’ve ever fantasised about spending a summer with friends in a country house in Tuscany, this typical Tuscan villa just outside Siena will be a dream come true.

Villa le Caggia strikes just the right balance between heritage and modern, with beautiful details in the brick archways and exposed rafters juxtaposed with modern artwork and bright furnishings. It’s not cheap, but the good news is you can split the cost with 11 of your nearest and dearest. With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for everyone.

The best parts are the al fresco dining area and private pool overlooking the countryside. When the city calls, beautiful Sienna is just a short drive away.

An Italian farmhouse in Buonconvento

A spacious villa for rent in Tuscany, with traditional stone floors and rustic furniture.

A spacious Tuscan farmhouse. Photo credit: Airbnb.

For an Airbnb in Italy with a similar vibe but a bit more intimacy (and a lower price tag), this farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside, also near Siena, is just the ticket. It’s one of three apartments on the property, with shared access to a pool and terrace.

The open-plan kitchen area is particularly delightful, with pressed brick floors and a rustic dining table. The same exposed wooden rafters and arched bricks run through to the generously proportioned bedroom, with in turn opens out to a leafy garden and patio.

A castle near Padua

The interior of a castle apartment suite, with antique furniture and soft blue walls.

Sleep in a castle. Photo credit: Airbnb.

Castello di Lispida is a 19th-century manor house in the Euganean Hills Nature Park, a protected landscape and one of Italy’s most beautiful slices of countryside. This ground floor apartment within the castle accommodates up to four guests, with a separate bedroom, kitchenette and gorgeous bathroom – complete with clawfoot tub of course.

One of the most beautifully furnished Italy Airbnbs on this list, the house features antique flourishes throughout. The property has a heated covered pool and outdoor hot tubs, and there are thermal lakes and hot springs within walking distance of the castle.

A dairy cottage in the Dolomites

A stone dairy cottage in the Dolomites that's been converted into a unique Airbnb in Italy.

A traditional Airbnb in the Dolomites. Photo credit: Airbnb.

This sweet little stone cottage was built in the 18th century as a dairy. Converted into a petite apartment for two, it promises a truly atmospheric stay in the foothills of Italy’s majestic Dolomites.

The house features a living room, kitchenette, bedroom and modern bathroom. Original exposed stone walls and antique fir in the attic pay tribute to the building’s history. Naturally cool in summer and cosy in winter thanks to a wood-burning furnace, it’s suitable for any season. Summer and fall are particularly nice, when you can bask in the sun on your private terrace and enjoy fresh produce from the garden.

A treehouse in Ostuni

The bright deck of a treehouse Airbnb in Ostuni.

Ostuni Airbnb. Photo credit: Airbnb.

This luxury treehouse in Puglia resembles a yurt from the inside, with hardwood floors, walls and spiralled roof, and a stove at the foot of the four-poster bed.

Set on a red plain amongst ancient olive trees, the landscape is truly inspiring. The structure is built entirely of natural materials – even the raised outdoor pool is constructed from local fir. Secluded and private, this Airbnb would be a very romantic couple’s retreat.

A cottage near Lake Maggiore

Two deck chairs on a veranda at a typical lake house near Comabbio in Italy.

Life lakeside. Photo credit: Airbnb.

This charming lakefront cottage with access to one of Lago di Monate’s little sandy coves is a stone’s throw from Lake Maggiore and the rest of beautiful Lombardy.

Known as La Darsena, the stone cottage used to be a dockyard before it was converted into an apartment. Simple and comfortable furnishings define the bedroom, sitting area, kitchen and bathroom. But it’s the private terrace overlooking the water’s edge where you’ll probably be spending most of your time.

A container suite in Terrasini

Sunset over a modern house in Terrasini, Italy.

Terrasini Airbnb. Photo credit: Airbnb.

A truly unique Airbnb in Italy, this one is perfect for architecture and design buffs.

This modern suite on the coast of Sicily, not far from Palermo, follows an eco-friendly design and blends in with the red-earth hills around it. Inside, white walls, natural stone and mod-con furnishings define the long and narrow studio-space interior. A huge bay window reveals views of the coast, creating the illusion of being suspended above the water.

An earth house on Lake Como

A modern suite with wooden floors and walls.

Best Airbnb in Tuscany. Photo credit: Airbnb.

This hideout on the shore of Lake Como promises guests a chance to reconnect with nature. Located on a hill 800 metres above the lake, the River Eco House is perched on a leafy property with views of the Swiss Alps at every turn. Walking trails and water sports are all within easy reach, making this a perfect base for adventure travellers.

The Scandi-style interior of the house highlights natural materials and features hardwood floors and ceilings, rustic furniture a slate stone in the bathroom. The floor plan features a small kitchen and sleeping loft.

An old hay loft in the Chianti Hills

A small stone hay loft in the hills above Florence that's been converted into an Airbnb in Italy.

Best Florence Airbnb. Photo credit: Airbnb.

This gorgeous cottage was a hay loft in a previous life – though you wouldn’t know it judging by the chic interior. The compact two-level space features a bright and airy bedroom with arched window, a modern bathroom and a kitchen.

Part of an Agritourism called Il Colle, the property features a pool, hot tub, wide lawns, sprawling gardens and a vineyard. The beautiful Italian city of Florence is just a stone’s throw away.

A private island on the Venetian Lagoon

A large house visible amongst greenery on an island in the Venetian lagoon.

Amazing Venice Airbnb. Photo credit: Airbnb.

For a truly unique stay in Venice, Valle Falconera is a stately home on a private island located next to Cavallino-Treporti Airport, accessible only by ferry.

The pretty pink mansion has seven bedrooms and a gorgeous dining hall. The property features an orchard, an apiary and a fish farm, and the area is great for hiking, kayaking and fishing.

A luxury tent in Cinque Terre

A glamping tent on Italy's Cinque Terre, with a low-lying bed and a breakfast table set up for four guests.

Glamping on Cinque Terre. Photo credit: Airbnb.

The Amalfi Coast is normally associated with posh hotels – but if you want to get back to basics, this glamping tent in Levanto is ideally located for exploring the iconic Cinque Terre.

Enveloped by nature, the tent directly overlooks the Gulf of Levanto, so you get stunning views right from your bed. Spacious and furnished with a desk and sofa, the tent opens directly out onto a chestnut wood deck and private dining area.

The second part of the property is a renovated farmhouse that houses a living space and kitchen.

An earth house in Tuscany

The interior of an Airbnb on Lake Como, with arched windows and stone floors.

Earth House Airbnb. Photo credit: Airbnb.

Located in the heart of Pitigliano, a town hewn from Tufo rock, the La Grotta earth house is a cosy retreat for two. Exposed stone and brick, rounded ceilings and views out to the iconic cave-like chambers of Pitigliano make this one of the most atmospheric accommodations in this part of Italy.

A stone tower in Emilia-Romagna

A traditional stone tower house in Emilia-Romagna region, with a fire pit and outdoor furniture for guests.

Emilia-Romagna Airbnb. Photo credit: Airbnb.

This historic stone tower house dates back to the 15th century and is located on the site of an ancient Celtic village. Nestled in the pristine Modena Apennines, the tower is at the centre of a network of medieval walking paths that lead to the area’s various castles and an ancient necropolis.

The tower is basic by design but undeniably beautiful in its simplicity. It features a wood stove for warmth and a small kitchen, antique furniture, and a gorgeously cosy loft space for sleeping. The views from the upper tower windows are majestic.

The property also features an outdoor shower, composting toilet and solar panels for charging your devices.

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