Last-minute Italy holiday deals

Set off on a spur-of-the-moment adventure with a last-minute holiday to Italy. With short, regular flights (under two hours at their quickest) and all-weather destinations packed with historical sights, romantic restaurants and mouth-watering cuisine, spontaneous getaways to Italy are possible year-round.

Fancy a weekend shopping in Milan in autumn? Done. Dreaming of eating gelato on the beach in summer? Hello, Sardinia. How about a romantic trip at short notice in spring? Take your pick from Venice, Rome or the Italian Lakes.

Best Western Plus Hotel Universo

4.5

Excellent

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

20 Dec 2025
4 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£530 pp

Best Western Hotel President

4.4

Excellent

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

20 Dec 2025
4 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£558 pp

Fiume Hotel

4.6

Excellent

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

20 Dec 2025
4 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£548 pp

Verona

4.4

Excellent

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

20 Dec 2025
4 nights
Room only
From Bristol

Prices from

£429 pp

Hotel Nord Nuova Roma

4.3

Very Good

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

20 Dec 2025
4 nights
Room only
From Bristol

Prices from

£469 pp

Grand Hotel Bonanno

4.2

Very Good

Pisa, Tuscany Area, Italy

26 Dec 2025
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Luton

Prices from

£502 pp

Hotel della Conciliazione

4.5

Excellent

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

20 Dec 2025
4 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£534 pp

Domus Sessoriana

4.1

Very Good

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

20 Dec 2025
4 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£437 pp

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Artemis

4.5

Excellent

Cefalu, Sicily, Italy

4 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Stansted

Prices from

£419 pp

NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi

4.3

Very Good

Catania, Sicily, Italy

3 Jan 2026
7 nights
Room only
From Stansted

Prices from

£399 pp

Grand Hotel Baia Verde

4.3

Very Good

Aci Castello, Sicily, Italy

3 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Stansted

Prices from

£549 pp

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Hotel Roma Tor Vergata

3.8

Good

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

4 Jan 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Manchester

Prices from

£269 pp

Hotel Casa Martini

4.5

Excellent

Venice, Venetian Riviera, Italy

18 Dec 2025
4 nights
Room only
From Manchester

Prices from

£269 pp

San Marco Hotel Ambassador Tre Rose

4.1

Very Good

Venice, Venetian Riviera, Italy

18 Dec 2025
4 nights
Room only
From Manchester

Prices from

£279 pp

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Hotel Roma Tor Vergata

3.8

Good

Rome, Rome Area, Italy

3 Jan 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Manchester

Prices from

£236 pp

Hotel Grifone Firenze

4.4

Excellent

Florence, Tuscany Area, Italy

9 Jan 2026
4 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Gatwick

Prices from

£219 pp

Grand Hotel Bonanno

4.2

Very Good

Pisa, Tuscany Area, Italy

12 Dec 2025
4 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Gatwick

Prices from

£249 pp

Prices and availability shown can change. Always check pricing with the provider before booking.

Why visit Italy?

Lazy days by the Lakes

Destinations like Verona, Milan or Bergamo will keep you entertained day and night – and open you up to day trips to the Italian Lakes, too. Against a backdrop of spectacular scenery, you can sip wine by the water, enjoy the breeze from the ferry or explore ancient Roman villas.

Cultural city breaks

Last-minute city breaks to Italy serve up a cultural platter of history, art and architecture. Take photos by the Colosseum in Rome, visit Michelangelo’s David in Florence and check out that famous leaning tower in Pisa. Shopping at Milan’s grand Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – which dates back to 1865 – also counts as history.

Foodie delights

Bored of meal deal lunches and freezer food dinners? Spontaneous getaways to Italy will soon have you wine tasting in Tuscany, tucking into fresh Neapolitan pizza in Naples or enjoying Michelin-starred cuisine in Florence. Wherever you end up in Italy, eating well is par for the course.

Cliffside coastal adventures

If you’re after some sun, sea and sand, a last-minute holiday to Italy will deliver. You could explore the Amalfi Coast’s cliffside villages, sunbathe on Sardinia’s picture-perfect sands or combine history, hiking and beaches in Sicily. Alternatively, head to the centuries-old seaside villages of the colourful Cinque Terre.

Romantic escapades

Take a gondola ride for two in Venice, kiss under Romeo and Juliet’s balcony in Verona or secure your love under padlock and key at the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence. Visitors to Italy are positively spoiled for choice when it comes to last-minute holidays for lovebirds.

When to go to Italy

Italy is a year-round destination with plenty of affordable last-minute trips up for grabs. If it’s summer, head to the coast or the lakes to soak up the sunshine. If it’s spring or autumn, explore deeply historic cities like Florence or Rome. If it’s winter, search for last-minute deals to Verona.