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The Bed & Breakfast concept—a handful of rooms run as an inn by a family in their own home—has recently spread throughout Italy. It's a great way to get to know the locals and save money on your lodging at the same time.
Expect to pay anywhere from €70 to €140 for a double room at a typical B&B—though rates can start as low as €49.
To put that in perspective, B&Bs are usually anywhere from 5% to 40% cheaper than hotels in the same neighborhood. Plus, don't forget you're getting breakfast out of the deal (not to mention—usually—that small, cozy, welcoming atmosphere).
An Italian bed and breakfast essentially works something like a small hotel that provides breakfast and is located in the owner's home (or at least an a converted apartment in their building). The size is limited to no more than 3–4 rooms or 6–8 beds total.
This usually means a cozy, welcoming, friendly place with a bit more interaction with your hosts than at a hotel.
Note that there's a thin line (often just which set of local standards, requirements, and legal complications the owner wants to deal with) between what's called a B&B and what's called affittacamere (rental rooms).
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