11 Hotels In Italy Where You’re Likely to Spot a Celeb

With some of the world’s most notable food and wine, breathtaking landscapes, and historically significant architecture, it’s no wonder that Hollywood’s biggest celebrities often choose Italy as their ideal location for a getaway. And the accommodations that stars flock to are sights to behold in their own right. Here, we’ve rounded up the stunning hotels in Italy that Meryl Streep, Madonna, Julia Roberts, and more seek out for a taste of la dolce vita.

Borgo Egnazia, Puglia

With design entirely inspired by the shapes, colors, and materials of a typical Apulian town, Borgo Egnazia made a memorable location for Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s 2012 wedding and the Beckham family’s July 2020 vacation. Set among thousand-year-old olive trees, the hotel showcases simplistic beauty with white stone walls and lush greenery, while offering guests the luxury of multiple restaurants and swimming pools, two private beach clubs, a golf club, and the Vair spa, one of Italy’s most innovative well-being centers, which incorporates unique Puglian traditions and local products.

Le Sirenuse, Positano

Opened in 1951 when four brothers turned their summer house into a hotel, Le Sirenuse still aims to provide guests with the atmosphere of a private home today, with 58 rooms designed with whitewashed walls, antique furniture, and handmade Vietri tiles. The stunning retreat, where Reese Witherspoon and her now ex husband, Jim Toth, reportedly enjoyed their honeymoon in 2011, and Kylie Jenner celebrated her birthday in 2019, has also become known for its unparalleled views of the bay of Positano. Highlighting the seaside resort’s natural surroundings, the hotel features a pool surrounded by lemon trees, a restaurant lit with 400 candles, and a bar decorated with rare tropical plants.

Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel, Florence

Blending 14th-century artistry with the natural beauty of the region, the stunning Belmond Villa San Michele has attracted a wide variety of celebrities, from Justin Bieber to Julia Roberts to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. The former monastery has kept and restored much of its original structure with ancient wooden doors at the entrance, a high altar adorned with Pietra Serena columns, and 15th-century gardens. While each of the 45 rooms and suites are simplistically designed to offer guests optimal relaxation, visitors can achieve this outdoors as well, by heading to the panoramic heated pool.

Bulgari, Milan

This serene oasis is nestled into one of the city’s most lively areas, making it a perfect location for visitors—including Bella Hadid. Displaying a clean, contemporary aesthetic that exudes understated opulence, the hotel is composed of black marble, stone, teak, oak, and cream-colored linen wallpaper. The property also highlights its greenery wherever possible, most notably with its own 43,055-square-foot private garden, a natural extension of the nearby botanical garden.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como

Originally built in 1910 for the social elite, Grand Hotel Tremezzo now takes guests back to the Belle Époque with vivid colors, Como silk, a grand staircase, and statement furniture from its historic Palace collection. Though rich in history, the hotel offers no shortage of modern luxury. Guests, who have included Gwen Stefani and Natalie Portman, can unwind at one of the resort’s three pools, its private beach, or its lavish private park before heading back to their accommodation, which may be selected from a variety of rooms, suites, and villas.

Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan

This glamorous hotel combines modern luxury with classic Milanese design. While all rooms complement the renowned style of the city with elegant Italian furniture and fine fabrics, the property is perhaps most well-known for its 5381-square-foot presidential suite that houses three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wraparound balcony, and a personal Pompeii-style spa with a private pool, a sauna, and a Turkish bath. These over-the-top offerings have attracted an elite roster of guests, reportedly including Madonna and Olivia Culpo.

Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel, Venice

The interior of this enchanting hideaway manages to compete with its stunning surrounding views. Adorned with antiques, original art, and local artifacts, this 96-room hotel exudes vintage glamour at every turn. Guests, who have included Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, and Meryl Streep, are treated to equally luxurious outdoor areas as well. The resort offers a red clay tennis court and the only Olympic-size pool in the city, as well as the breathtaking Casanova gardens, named for famed author Giacomo Casanova, who is said to have charmed his lovers in the spot.

Aman Canal Grande Hotel, Venice

George Clooney once told People that Venice is “the most romantic city in the world,” so after he met now wife Amal Clooney in Italy, it was only natural that the famous couple chose the floating city for their 2014 nuptials. This hotel, where the couple officially tied the knot, affirms the actor’s statement by highlighting Venice’s classic romantic vibe with frescoed interiors, silk wall coverings, and chandeliers, as well as views of the Grand Canal and the property’s private garden. It's set in one of Venice’s eight palazzos on the Grand Canal, and many of the rooms also feature wood paneling and works by several of Italy’s notable artists.

Villa d’Este, Lake Como

Originally built in 1568 as the summer home of Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, Villa d’Este was later transformed into a luxury hotel in 1873. Today, the 152-room hotel is a go-to destination for Bruce Springsteen, Orlando Bloom, Jennifer Aniston, and Al Pacino. The hotel is particularly special to John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who had “the most perfect trip” there early in their relationship and have returned several times since. It seems the couple was even inspired to name their youngest daughter, Esti, after a recent visit. “We were on vacation where we got married in Italy and I was looking up at the hotel, and I kept seeing the Este, Este of it, and then I was like, ‘I love the name Este,’ and then just playing around with it,” Teigen, who married the singer in 2013, shared on The Kelly Clarkson Show in March 2023. “Then we came up with Esti.”

Hotel Eden, Rome

With panoramic views of many of Rome’s most famous landmarks, Hotel Eden boasts 68 rooms, 30 suites, a luxurious spa, two restaurants, a bar, and an elegant sitting room with a hidden bar. Built in 1887 as residential apartments before being transformed into a hotel in 1889, Hotel Eden has reportedly been visited by Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton. In May 2024, Ashley Park, Lily Collins, and more members of the Emily in Paris cast and crew spent time there while filming Season 4 of the Netflix series. Kylie Jenner was also spotted leaving the hotel two months later during an Italian getaway with friends.

Villa Treville, Positano

According to People, Jennifer Lopez stayed at Villa Treville during a June 2024 vacation. Nestled on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, the hotel has a luxurious selection of suites and villas for guests, who have also previously included Coco Chanel, Liza Minnelli, and Elizabeth Taylor. The region’s food and culinary traditions are showcased here daily, thanks to the hotel’s own organic farm that provides produce for meals and cocktails at its restaurant and bar.