Affordable Hotels in Italy: Architect Finds 3 available investment options from €390,000

Not all potential buyers consider buying a hotel as an investment. However, now you can find good options for hotels or guest houses at quite affordable prices for such properties. Together with architect Anton Garustovich, we found three interesting hotels in Italy in the Realting.com database and tell you what you need to buy and what to pay attention to in order to stay “in the black.”

Hotel in Calabria for €390,000

I chose this hotel because of its location on the coast of Calabria in the town of Ricadi. The main advantage of the property is the stunning panoramic view of the sea and the city. The location is exceptional: the region is famous for its beaches with crystal clear water, which attracts tourists from May to October.

The target audience of this place is tourists from Northern Europe (Germans, Austrians, Swiss), who appreciate the southern Italian flavor and beautiful beaches of Calabria. The hotel will also be of interest to Italian tourists, who traditionally choose this destination for summer holidays.

The hotel is quite compact — the total area is 200 sq.m. All rooms are air-conditioned and have balconies overlooking the sea. It is important to note that the facility does not require serious investment — it is in good condition and ready for use.

Via Santa Domenica, where the hotel is located, is a prestigious street with good transport accessibility, which further increases the attractiveness of the property for guests.

Hotel in Tuscany for €800,000

— This property attracted me with its unique concept and location in one of the most prestigious regions of Italy — Tuscany. The hotel is located in the province of Arezzo, in a picturesque valley surrounded by hills, which makes it an ideal place for agritourism and a relaxing holiday.

The peculiarity of this hotel is its format: it is not a classic hotel but a country residence of 500 sq.m., divided into 4 luxurious apartments. Each apartment has its own name, reflecting the local color: “Apple,” “Fig,” “Olive,” and “Cherry.” The target audience is wealthy tourists from Europe and the USA.

The hotel has a swimming pool and spacious terraces with panoramic views of the mountains. Of particular value is the 4-hectare plot of land with vineyards and olive groves, which will allow the development of wine and gastronomic tourism.

All apartments are equipped with modern amenities: central heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi, while maintaining the traditional Tuscan style in the interior. Each room has a working fireplace and an outdoor dining area, which creates a special atmosphere and increases the attractiveness of the property in the off-season.

An important advantage is the availability of working infrastructure: laundry, ironing room, common areas. The hotel can operate all year round, which means it will provide a stable income. The location allows guests to easily reach the main attractions of Tuscany.

Hotel in Lazio for €1.70 million

— This hotel is remarkable for its location and healing thermal springs. The Sant'Antonio Terme Hotel is strategically located between Rome (120 km) and Naples (70 km), in the ecologically clean area of ​​Terme Suio, just 12 km from the sea. The location is wonderful: on the banks of the Garigliano River, away from industrial cities, in the center of an agricultural region.

The main advantage of the facility is its own hot spring of mineral water with a temperature of 60 °C and a unique composition (bicarbonate-alkaline earth, carbon dioxide, sulfur-bicarbonate-calcium). This determines the target audience — people interested in the treatment and prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory tract, skin, and gynecological diseases. These are mainly Italians who come both independently and by referral from hospitals.

The hotel impresses with its size: a total area of ​​1768 m² on 4 floors, 24 rooms (16 are currently in use), with the possibility of accommodating up to 52 guests. Each room is equipped with everything necessary: ​​a bathroom, a shower, a hair dryer, a TV, a desk, and an air conditioner. There is a specially equipped room for disabled people with two bathrooms.

The hotel infrastructure includes:

• The balneological building has an area of ​​403 m² and 12 treatment rooms.
• SPA zone (sauna, Turkish bath, hydromassage, foot baths, emotional shower).
• Restaurant for 50 people (with the possibility of expansion to 150–200 people during the warm season).
• Large hall on the top floor for events.
• Bar, church, inhalation room.

Also available is a 7,300 m² plot of land with access to the river, where you can organize sports events, build a thermal pool, or build a pier for water sports.

The hotel currently operates as a restaurant and accommodation for tourists, hosting off-site seminars and yoga tours. The season runs from April to November, but year-round operation is possible with heating installed in the corridors and balneological building.

An important advantage is the proximity to historical sites: Caserta, Formia, Gaeta, Pompeii, Abbey of Montecassino. Naples-Capodichino International Airport is 70 km from the hotel.

Work is currently underway to obtain a license for water use and medical activities. For a full launch, additional equipment will need to be purchased and personnel hired.