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Where to stay in Italy
Hotels in Italy
Hotels:
There are around 38,000 hotels in Italy. Charges vary according to class, season, services available and locality. The Italian State Tourist Board publishes the official list of all Italian hotels every year. Service charges are included in the rates. VAT (IVA in Italy) operates in all hotels at 20% (21% in deluxe hotels) on room charges only. Visitors are required by law to obtain an official receipt when staying at hotels.
Grading: Hotels are graded on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. The term pensione (or pension) for a small hotel is no longer in official use in Italy. Instead these are now termed 1- or 2-star hotels.
Bed and breakfast:
Bed & breakfast and home stays (where breakfast is not provided) have become increasingly popular in Italy. Visitors have the opportunity to meet local people in their own homes. Accommodation can range from simple to luxurious.
Bed & breakfast and home stays (where breakfast is not provided) are becoming increasingly popular in Italy. Visitors have the opportunity to meet local people in their own homes. Accommodation can range from simple to luxurious.
Camping:
Camping is very popular in Italy. The local tourist office in the nearest town will give information and particulars of the most suitable sites. On the larger campsites, it is possible to rent tents/caravans. There are over 1,700 official campsites and full details of the sites can be obtained in the publication Campeggi in Italia, published by the Touring Club Italiano (TCI). The Touring Club Italiano offers campsites already equipped with fixed tents.
Other accommodation:
Villas, flats and chalets are available for rent at most Italian resorts. Information is available through daily newspapers and agencies in the UK and from the Italian State Tourist Board or the tourist office (Azienda Autonoma di Soggiorno) of the locality concerned.
Holiday Villages in Italy consist of bungalows and apartments, usually built in or near popular resorts.
There are over 100 youth hostels run by the Italian Youth Hostels Association. During the summer season in the major cities, reservations are essential and should be made at least a week in advance. There are also student hostels in several towns.
Known as agriturismi, accommodation in converted farm buildings, which ranges from self-catering accommodation in simple barns to luxurious hotels in former farm villas.
Known as agriturismi, accommodation in converted farm buildings, which ranges from self-catering accommodation in simple barns to luxurious hotels in former farm villas.
Villas, flats and chalets are available for rent at most Italian resorts. Information is available through daily newspapers and agencies in the UK and from the Italian State Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses) or the tourist office (Azienda Autonoma di Soggiorno) of the locality concerned.
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