The 10 Most Expensive Destinations in Italy

Do you also want to bathe in luxury? Then you might want to go through the list below with the most expensive destinations in Italy. The most expensive places in Italy, measured in accommodation costs, are generally the places with beautiful (and expensive) beaches which attract many foreign tourists in the summer and which can count on a high worldwide appreciation.

Tourism is an important sector for Italy, which is why the lockdowns of the past 2 years have cut it so badly. But luckily, Italy has an irresistible appeal to tourists from all over the world who keep the sector alive.

Striking about the list below: the province of Naples manages to accommodate both the most expensive and the cheapest destinations in Italy (more about the cheapest destinations later).

Here they come, from expensive to most expensive.

10. As

Lake Como has an almost magical attraction and that makes sense when you see how many beautiful places there are to see. In combination with VIPs and celebrities from all over the world who buy houses here and sail their boats, this drives up the prices in the lake's namesake.

We have listed the 15 most magical places on Lake Como for you in this guide.

9. Venice

Well, Venice. It is a special city that almost collapses under the water and under the tourists. Everyone wants to see Venice before it finally disappears under water. That's why you have to pull out your wallet if you want to spend the night there.

8. Sorrento

Sorrento is located on the north side of the Amalfi Peninsula, with a magnificent view over the Bay of Naples. It is a pleasant town that attracts many Germans and Americans. You can eat well here, but bring a well-filled wallet with you.

7. Stress

At Lake Maggiore in piedmont lies elegant Stresa. This has been one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations since the 19th century, hosting English intellectuals such as Lord Byron, Stendhall and Charles Dickens on their Grand Tour d'Europe. And you understand that when you walk through the center.

And a visit to Stresa is not complete without a stroll along the lake along the promenade lined with luxurious Art Nouveau hotels.

6. Amalfi

We return to the popular Amalfi Coast which is well represented in this list of the most expensive destinations in Italy. The town that gave the Costiera its name is now a tourist spot with barely 5.000 inhabitants. But a millennium ago, it was formidable as one of the 4 mighty Repubbliche Marinare, Italy's independent seafaring republics.  

Now you can stroll along the harbor and through the narrow streets of the old center (where you can walk over the heads in high season, that is). And don't forget to enjoy the real limoncello that has conquered the world from here.

5. Taormina

Chic Taormina is one of the busiest places on the island of Sicily. There is a vibrant nightlife with beautiful restaurants and bars and there are also beautiful beaches and many antiquities to admire.

In the middle of the city you will find the ancient Greek theater with an unbeatable view as a backdrop for the actors. From Taormina you always have a beautiful view of Mount Etna in the background. It's not for nothing that Taormina is the place to be for the jet set of Sicily and the tourists with a big wallet.

4.Bellagio

We're back at Lake Como, where Bellagio – located in the center of the inverted Y – is one of the most photographed spots. With unsurpassed panoramic views and flower-lined streets, Bellagio is the most famous and most visited town on Lake Como.

It is therefore certainly not the cheapest place to stay, but hey, who cares? Enjoy gardens of Villa Melzi or Villa Sebelloni and your appetizer under the arcades overlooking the water.

3.Ravello

Ravello in the province Salerno we all know from the pictures of the Italy's most famous tree which you will find on the front cover of just about every Italian travel guide. It may be a bit cliché, but we all want to see with our own eyes whether that picture is also so beautiful in real life (spoiler alert: that is it).

Curiosity: the Dutch graphic artist Maurits Escher often visited Ravello in the 20s. In the guestbook of Hotel Toro you will find another long hymn of praise to the beauty of the Amalfi Coast, written in Dutch.

2.Positano

Positano is a colorful village perched carelessly against the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast seems to have been busted. Countless pictures are circulating on Pinterest. It is therefore high on the wish list of many to travel to. But when you have finally saved enough to travel to Positano, what should you do except enjoy the beautiful beach and la dolce vita? Here are 10 tips.

1. Capri

Capri in the Bay of Naples is world famous. It's also a beautiful place, but you have to share it with throngs of other tourists. About the most beautiful places on Capri including the Grotto Azzura we recently wrote an article.

The costs for a hotel stay here average around € 240 per night, but if you are lucky you can see the rocky stacks protrude above the sea.

Which of these expensive places in Italy have you already visited?

Sources: travel.fanpage.it, siviaggia.it.