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The Oldest Hotels in Italy
During the creation of Nights In The Past we’ve come across many places to stay that are of an extraordinary age. Should you know of any old hotels, inns or other accommodation which applies to this section, please get in touch. It should be noted, however, that the list below reflects only a small proportion of the overall number of historic hotels listed on the site.
Inclusion in this Oldest Hotels in Italy section is based on there being some of the original structure still in existence rather than those places that have been entirely rebuilt. Naturally, in many cases this will apply to a relatively small section of the present-day building, though in some instances it applies to the majority. Please bear in mind that Nights In The Past can make no guarantees as to the veracity of the reputed age of any of the properties here or elsewhere on the site and cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies. The date information we supply has, however, been previously documented and is in the public domain either on the internet or in print.
Inclusion in this Oldest Hotels in Italy section is based on there being some of the original structure still in existence rather than those places that have been entirely rebuilt. Naturally, in many cases this will apply to a relatively small section of the present-
It is important to stress that this isn’t a definitive list, and has been compiled from some of those we have encountered during research.
864 AD? Castello Chiola Dimora Storica. Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo. See LateRooms.com
11th Century. Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone. Ravello, Campania. Site page
11th Century. Castello di Petroia. Gubbio, Umbria. Site page
11th Century. Relais Della Rovere. Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany. See Booking.com
11th Century. Le Torri Di Bagnara. Perugia, Umbria. See Expedia
11th Century. Hotel Palumbo Palazzo Confalone. Ravello, Campania. Site page
11th Century. Castello di Petroia. Gubbio, Umbria. Site page
11th Century. Relais Della Rovere. Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany. See Booking.com
11th Century. Le Torri Di Bagnara. Perugia, Umbria. See Expedia
Other 11th Century
Castel di Luco (Marche)
Other 12th Century
Castello di Gargonza (Tuscany); Torre dei Calzolari (Umbria); Castello di Carimate (Lombardy); Castello di Casiglio (Lombardy); Luna Baglioni (Venice); Eremo della Giubliana (Sicily);
Note: The oldest purpose-built hotel in Rome is thought to be Albergo del Sole al Pantheon which dates back to 1467.
The oldest purpose built hotel in Florence is the Hotel Porta Rossa which was originally constructed in 1386
The oldest purpose built hotel in Florence is the Hotel Porta Rossa which was originally constructed in 1386
Le Torri di Bagnara
Castello di Petroia
Luna Baglioni
