Albergo Diffuso in Italy: A Regional Guide

Travelers searching for an authentic experience in Italy will appreciate a stay at an albergo diffuso (also known as a scattered hotel or hotel diffuso).

As opposed to the design of a conventional hotel, these alberghi diffusi  (the plural) are spread out over a defined geographic area, where guests live side-by-side with locals. More often than not, the units are located in restored properties that once were abandoned.

This unique approach to hospitality is offered in many regions across Italy. Moreover, it is one that is growing in popularity because of the benefits it confers to guests, owners, and communities.

Italy has twenty different regions, each with its own history, geography, traditions, foods, and culture so the properties vary widely. Some are comprised of a series of rooms; others are sets of entire apartments or homes; the style, decor and amenities range from modest to luxury.   

At each property, guests enjoy a set of common services provided by the owner, thus, the feeling is more personal. These usually include: centralized booking and reception, a designated breakfast area with local offerings, housekeeping services, and assistance in accessing local services (e.g. restaurants, tourist attractions, transportation, etc.)

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Read my article entitled, Hotel Diffuso: A Sustainable Approach to Hotel Design to learn more about the history of these units and the benefits they offer to owners and guests.

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If you are planning a trip to Italy, we highly recommend that you consider a stay at one of these properties. The pricing at these virtual hotels is generally more reasonable than at other traditional hotels.

One of our most memorable trips was to Locorotondo, where we stayed at Soto Le Cummerse (listed below). We lived in an apartment in the middle of the historic center and greeted our neighbor who was sweeping her steps each morning when we went to the breakfast room a few yards away. (It was the place where we first tasted and fell in love with stracciatella cheese, a food specialty of Puglia.) We got to know the rhythms of the town and explored every nook and corner.

The list below isn’t exhaustive. It’s organized by region, with links to additional information concerning ratings and reviews. We’ve included maps so you can decide whether you want to stay in a village, in the mountains, or close to a larger town or city.

We will try to add additional properties to the list over time.

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LIST OF ALBERGHI DIFFUSI, ORGANIZED BY REGION

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Alberghi Diffusi in Abruzzo

Sextantio Santo Stefano

Located in Santo Stefano, a medieval hill town in the region of Abruzzo

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Alberghi Diffusi in Basilicata

Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita

Located in the city of Matera, which is also the capital of the province in Basilicata

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Alberghi Diffusi in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Albergo Diffuso Altopiano di Lauco

Mountain hotel, located in the comune of Lauco in the province of Udine in Friuli-Venezia\n Giulia

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Albergo Diffuso Zoncolan

Located in the comune of Ovaro in the province of Udine in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Albergo Diffuso Valli del Natisone

Located in Grimacco, a commune in the province of Udine in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Alberghi Diffusi in Lazio

Locanda Specchio di Diana

Located in a regional park in Nemi, in the metropolitan city of Rome in the province of Lazio

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Albergo Diffuso Crispolti

Located in the commune of Rieti in the province of Lazio in the Latium region

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Alberghi Diffusi in Liguria

Monte e Cara Albergo Diffuso

Located in the comune of Apricale, in the province of Imperia in Liguria

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Alberghi Diffusi in Marche

Albergo Diffuso Borgo Montemaggiore

Located in the very small frazione in the commune of Colli al Metauro in Marche

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Alberghi Diffusi in Puglia

Albergo Diffuso Il Casale

Located in the town of Ginosa, in the province of Taranto in Puglia

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Albergo Diffuso Monopoli

Located in Monopoli, a town on the Adriatic Sea in Puglia

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Centro Storico Hotel Diffuso

Located in the historic center of Gallipoli, a coastal town in Puglia.

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Albergo Diffuso Soto Le Cummerse

Located in Locorotondo, a town in the municipality of Bari in Puglia

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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Trullidea Puglia

Located in Alberobello (the town of Trulli) in the metropolitan area of Bari in Puglia

For information, reviews and reservations

 

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