Accommodation in Italy

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Accommodation Hotels There are more than 30,000 hotels throughout the country. Charges vary according to class, season, services available and locality. The Italian State Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses) publishes the official list of all Italian hotels and pensions (Annuario Alberghi) every year. Service charges are included in the rates. VAT (IVA in Italy) operates in all hotels at 10% (19% 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. Country Pub Accommodation Simple, family-run accommodation in basic rooms. Hotels Located on motorways and main roads. Self Catering 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. Bed and Breakfast Bed and 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. Country Pub Accommodation Accommodation in converted farm buildings, which ranges from self-catering accommodation in simple barns to luxurious hotels in former farm villas. Particularly popular in Tuscany. Accommodation is graded. Country Pub Accommodation These consist of bungalows and apartments, usually built in or near popular resorts. Camping/Caravanning 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 2,300 campsites and full details of the sites can be obtained in the publication Campeggi e Villaggi Turistici in Italia, published by the Touring Club Italiano (TCI). The Touring Club Italiano offers campsites already equipped with fixed tents, restaurants, etc. Youth Hostels There are over 100 youth hostels run by the Italian Youth Hostels Association (see Accommodation Information below). 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. Accommodation Information Federalberghi (National Hotel Association)
Via Toscana 1, 00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: (06) 4274 1151.
Website: www.italyhotels.it

Italian Confederation of Campers
Via Vittorio Emanuele 11, 50041 Calenzano (Florence), Italy
Tel: (055) 882 391.
Website: www.federcampeggio.it

Touring Club Italiano
Corso Italia 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
Tel: (02) 85261.
Website: www.touringclub.it

Associazione Gestori Alloggi Privati (AGAP) (bed and breakfast/home stays in Florence)
Via de’ Neri 9, 50122, Florence, Italy
Tel: (055) 505 1012.

Agriturist
Corso V Emanuele 101, 00168 Rome, Italy
Tel: (06) 852 1342.
Website: www.agriturist.com

Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventù (Italian Youth Hostels Association)
Via Cavour 44, 00184 Rome, Italy
Tel: (06) 487 1152.
Website: www.ostellionline.org

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