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The 2025 hot list: the best new hotels in Italy

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The list of all-new 2025 hotels in Italy

Do you want to know where to book a stay in Italy, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated debuts, there are more hotels to explore than ever before. We maintain a current list of all new hotels along the Mediterranean that are set to open in 2025, conveniently divided down month by month so you can see exactly when they opened. Here is the complete guide to Italy’s newest, best and buzziest hotels, inns and guesthouses.

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Top photography courtesy of Vetera Matera

August

1/8

Calimala Milano

With its artistic aura, Calimala Milano offers a 4-star retreat in the vibrant heart of Porta Venezia. Elegant rooms and suites provide a luxurious escape, while the panoramic rooftop reveals stunning views of Milan’s iconic skyline. Art is woven into every corner, with a curated collection of contemporary works – from thought-provoking installations to striking paintings – inviting guests to explore and connect with creativity. Amenities include a rooftop pool and restaurant, cocktail bar, serene leisure areas, a private garden and a fully equipped gym, ensuring both relaxation and indulgence.

Calimala Milano
Via Melzo, 7
Milan
Italy

Top photography courtesy of Calimala Milano

March

10/3

Vetera Matera

You might recognise Matera as the dramatic backdrop to the James Bond film No Time to Die, but its roots trace back to the Stone Age. Known for its UNESCO-listed Sassi cave dwellings, this ancient southern Italian town has evolved from a network of homes and churches carved into limestone to a celebrated cultural hub. Vetera Matera, a Relais & Châteaux hotel, brings modern luxury to this storied setting. The hotel offers 23 rooms, including eight junior suites, with terraces framing Matera’s unique landscapes. A spa carved into ancient cisterns features saunas, hammams and hydromassage pools. Dining highlights include Italian classics reimagined with flair, an outdoor bar and creative cocktails served under the stars.

Vetera Matera
Rione Vetera 28
Matera
Italy

Top photography courtesy of Vetera Matera

2/3

Collegio alla Querce

Tucked into the Florentine hillside, Collegio alla Querce combines Renaissance grandeur with modern elegance. Its 16th-century buildings, once a historic centre of learning, now house 83 meticulously designed guest rooms and suites, crafted by Esteva i Esteva and ArchFlorence. Guests explore tiered gardens, restored by Francesca Watson, leading to a serene poolside retreat. Dining highlights include La Gamella’s seasonal Tuscan fare, Bar Bertelli’s rule-breaking cocktails and Café Focolare’s alfresco delights. Aelia Spa offers bespoke treatments in private, nature-framed suites. Spaces like the restored chapel, theatre and garden terraces set the scene for unforgettable events.