Within walking distance of the centre or hop on a gratis house bike and get there in a flash.

A study in sophisticated elegance, with a medieval portico, Renaissance frescos and Liberty Hall’s massive glass cupola that opens in the summer.

Classically comfy rooms pack modern perks like minibars, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.

Huge, gloriously traditional rooms housed in a 17th-century manor house (surrounded by idyllic parklike grounds, of course).

An enchanting little B&B tucked away amid the greenery of a private village.

Within easy luggage-lugging distance of the train station, and less than a 20-min walk to the Arena.

Just opposite the railway station, and an easy stroll to Bologna's top must-visit sites.

Near busses, planes, trains and automobiles (right off the A14) for easy all-mode access.

Tucked away in the Dorsoduro district – the ‘real’ Venice, full of shops, restos and artisan boutiques – plus the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Generous size and modern furnishings so rooms live like home, only with housekeeping.

Steps from the Fiera di Vicenza expo centre with easy access to the motorway.