# Italy Travel Update - Short term rentals vs Hotels

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Podcast: [Untold Italy travel podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/untold-italy-travel-podcast-881909)
Published: 2026-06-09T06:17:24+00:00
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## Resource

A quick update from Katy on short-term rental restrictions in Italy and why she thinks hotels are the smarter choice for most travelers. Summary: Cities including Florence, Venice, Bologna, Milan and Rome are all introducing their own restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. Florence has gone furthest, banning new tourist lets in its historic centre and expanding that ban. Katy shares her personal take on hotels versus rentals, and explains what to check before you book a short-term property in Italy. Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic. The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topic FOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe here TRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more here JOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departures The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter . Production assistance by the other

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