From the foot of the Alps that border France, Switzerland and Austria, the Italian Peninsular pokes out into the Mediterranean even past the northernmost tips of Africa, but here in the north of Italy you’ll find a very different world. A proudly diverse country - and relatively young as a republic (reunited in 1871 by Garibaldi), guests to the north, its great lakes, luscious rolling hills and of course, snow capped mountains, will find a side to Italy more organised, more placid, more efficient and in many ways, more sophisticated.

Consider a break in Lombardy, by Lakes Garda or Como, or even as far west as Veneto.

Our pick of Hotels in Northern Italy:

3 Star ****

Hotel Metropole Lake Como

In the quaint and beautiful village of Bellagio on Lake Como, the family run 3 star Hotel Metropole offers a sublime taste of the simple life, to which these lucky people are accustomed. In house restaurant also overlooking the lake.

2 Star **

Hotel al Castello Lake Garda

Slightly further east, the aptly named Hotel at the Castle is a smart and comfortable 2 star that shines way beyond how much its classification suggests. Right on the sublime Lake Garda and equidistant between the historical cities of Brescia and Verona, this accommodation offers a great value for money break.

Other Accommodation in Northern Italy

Check out the following accommodation portals:
» www.MilanHotelsDirect.com
» www.VeniceHotelsDirect.com
» www.ItalyHotelsDirect.com