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Italy with babies is genuinely magical — Italians adore children. From Lake Garda to the Amalfi Coast, this is our guide to Italy with young families.

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8 preferred stays — click any pin to book
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Our Preferred Stays

Every property tested by our family — click any card to see it on the map

Grand Hotel Tremezzo
ICONIC

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Lake Como

One of the most iconic hotels in the world — a Belle Époque palace on Lake Como with a floating pool on the lake itself. Extraordinary for families who want to experience Italy at its most cinematic.

Lake ComoBelle ÉpoquePool on the Lake
AUD 600–2000/nightplane Book
Villa Liberty — Lake Como
VILLA STAY

Villa Liberty — Lake Como

Lake Como

A stunning private villa on Lake Como with spa and breathtaking lake views. Perfect for families who want the full Italian villa experience in one of the world's most beautiful settings.

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AUD 800–3000/nightplane Book
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
RENAISSANCE

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Florence

A 15th-century Renaissance palazzo with 11 acres of private gardens in the heart of Florence. The most extraordinary base for exploring the city with children — art, history, and gelato on every corner.

FlorenceRenaissance PalaceGardens
AUD 800–2500/nightplane Book
Hotel Cipriani, Venice
VENICE MAGIC

Hotel Cipriani, Venice

Venice

On its own private island across from St Mark's Square — the most magical hotel in Venice. Arriving by private launch with children is an experience they'll never forget. Pure Italian magic.

VenicePrivate IslandBelmond
AUD 1000–4000/nightplane Book
Hotel Excelsior Venice
BEACH + VENICE

Hotel Excelsior Venice

Venice Lido

On the Venice Lido with a private beach — a more relaxed and family-friendly way to experience Venice. The beach is wonderful for children and the vaporetto to Venice takes just 15 minutes.

Venice LidoBeachFilm Festival
AUD 500–1200/nightplane Book
Borgorosa Dimora in Puglia
MASSERIA

Borgorosa Dimora in Puglia

Puglia

A stunning masseria in the heart of Puglia — trulli, olive groves, and the most extraordinary food. Southern Italy is incredibly family-friendly and Puglia is the most authentic region to explore.

PugliaTrulli CountryOlive Groves
AUD 700–2000/nightplane Book
Lake Garda Family Stay
SARAH'S PICK ♥

Lake Garda Family Stay

Lake Garda

Sarah's personal favourite Italian destination — Lake Garda with babies is pure magic. The grilled fish, the lake views, the gelato. We had the best meal of our lives here on a terrace above the water.

Lake GardaSarah's PickGrilled Fish
From AUD 200/nightplane Book
Amalfi Coast Stays
AMALFI

Amalfi Coast Stays

Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast with young children is genuinely doable and utterly spectacular. The lemon groves, the pastel villages, the impossibly blue sea. Italy at its most dramatic and most delicious.

AmalfiLemonsClifftop Views
From AUD 300/nightplane Book

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