Bubble Hotel in Italy: where to sleep in a transparent bubble under the stars

Sleep under the stars in the silence of nature, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, without the discomfort of cold, damp and mosquitoes. Bubble hotels are slowly conquering Italy too. They are spheres with transparent walls and ceiling, tastefully furnished and equipped with all the comforts of a hotel room.

Those who have never liked camping might therefore appreciate this new experience of glamping, the glamorous camping. Bubble hotels are also a form of environmentally sustainable and responsible tourism for those who want to immerse themselves in nature without damaging it.

In Italy, they can be found in the most beautiful places in Piedmont, Tuscany, Basilicata, Liguria, Marche, Apulia, Umbria and Sicily. All that remains is to choose the bubble hotel that is right for you. And the special person with whom to share an unforgettable night. Here are the most beautiful bubble hotels in Italy and where to find them.

Bubble Hotels in Italy

• Bubble Emotion, Piedmont, Tuscany and Liguria

• Gaia's Spheres B&B, Piedmont

• Atmosfera Bubble Glamping, Basilicata

• Cooperativa di Comunità Biccari, Apulia

• La casa dei nonni, Marche

• Casale MilleSoli, Umbria

• Villaré, Sicily

Photos: © Atmosfera Bubble Glamping

• Bubble Emotion, Piedmont, Tuscany and Liguria

Bubble Emotion is an Italian portal dedicated to experiential tourism that has several bubble suites located in Piedmont, in Borgo Ticino, not far from Lake Maggiore (Relais dei Cesari), in Tuscany in Marina di Bibbona and in Liguria, in Badalucco, in the province of Imperia.

These are luxury bubble hotels that have all the comforts of real suites immersed in nature. These Bubble Suites therefore consist of a living area, a bubble with a four-poster bed and a mattress with a bath and shower. Some have a jacuzzi, a swimming pool, a private garden with sun loungers or a terrace overlooking the river and a beach.

Extras for a truly special night include a bottle of Champagne or Prosecco and a bouquet of flowers. Finally, no need to worry about the summer heat, the Bubble Suites have state-of-the-art air-conditioning.

• Gaia's Spheres B&B, Piedmont

In the heart of the authentic Alta Langa, Gaia's Spheres B&B in Gorzegno, Piedmont, represents true glamping, luxury camping in contact with nature. Gaia's spheres are positioned on the typical terraces of the Langhe from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the entire valley. Each of the spheres has a cosy space of about 20 square metres, in which guests have a comfortable double bed and a relaxation area from which to admire the landscape, perhaps sipping a good coffee for breakfast or a glass of red wine before dinner. In addition, a few steps away from each sphere is the private bathroom, equipped with all amenities, shower, bathroom kit and a furnished outdoor area. Guests will not find wifi or TV, however; Gaia's Spheres recommend leaving your mobile phone in special baskets and immersing yourself in the silence of nature. The spheres are heated with a wood stove and cooled with a solar fan. An environmentally sustainable tourism experience without sacrificing comfort and charm.

• Bubble Glamping, Basilicata

In the woods of Basilicata, precisely in Satriano di Lucania, there are bubble rooms with curious names that recall the nature of the place. Folium is the bubble so named in honour of the leaves of the oaks in the forest that hosts it.

Lapis, on the other hand, refers to the natural stones used to make its exterior flooring. A third, named Lignum, is on the way. Atmosfera Bubble Glamping offers environmentally friendly bubbles. Here, clean energy is produced through a photovoltaic system, hot water from the sun with a solar thermal panel, sewage is treated on site, disposable plastic has been abolished and only 0 km products are used. The Lucanian bubble rooms are glamorous suites equipped with every comfort. Designer pieces and objects salvaged from the old family farmhouse furnish the well-kept interiors. One step away from each bubble room is a real private bathroom with running water and electricity. In the private outdoor area, on the other hand, you will find a heated whirlpool bath for a romantic bath in nature and a relaxation area with table, chairs and maxi poufs. Breakfast is served directly in your room, in what are here called chic-nic wicker baskets. Finally, Atmosfera Bubble Glamping is open all year round and in all weathers, all you need to do is adjust the internal heating system.

Photo: © Atmosfera Bubble Glamping

• Community Cooperative Biccari, Apulia

On Monte Cornacchia, near Lake Pescara in Biccari, Apulia, is the Bubble room of the Biccari Community Cooperative. The bubble has the atmosphere of a mini pop-up house and the comforts of a hotel room but with transparent walls and ceiling. The bubble of about 20 square metres has a double bed, but a single bed can be added if necessary to accommodate families. Chemical toilets are located a few metres away. Breakfast is prepared and delivered on site by the staff. Moreover, the Cooperativa di Comunità di Biccari not only offers the possibility of sleeping under the stars, but also trekking routes with local guides, excursions to search for truffles with trained dogs, guided tours in the historical centre of Biccari, picnic baskets, fishing lessons and tickets for the Biccari Adventure Park.

Photo: © Biccari Community Cooperative

• Grandparents' house, Marche

In the hills of the Marche region, in Monteleone di Fermo, lies a bubble room with a retro flavour. The b&b La casa dei non ni offers a glamping experience with a view over a wide green valley.

The bubble room has a double bed and a small bathroom next to it. Those who want to cook can use the b&b's kitchen and then enjoy lunch or dinner on the terrace or in the garden. For those who prefer to go to a restaurant, Fermo is 20 minutes away, Ascoli Piceno 40, and the bubble room is 30 minutes from the sea or the mountains. What will surprise you is the appointment in the garden at 9.30 p.m. with the owners of the b&b for an original astronomical observation, between mythology and archaeoastronomy.

Photo: © La casa dei Nonni

• Casale MilleSoli, Umbria

More than a bubble it is a transparent igloo that of the Casale MilleSoli, in the province of Perugia, Umbria. It is an experience of emotional ecotourism, in contact with nature, amidst centuries-old oaks overlooking the hills and face to face with the moon. The igloo is located 180 metres from the farmhouse, on the edge of the forest. It is equipped with a bed, sheets, blankets, mosquito net, and torch, but not with bathroom, water, and electricity. Therefore, when you book the igloo you are also entitled to a room with bathroom in the farmhouse, in rustic style and with basic furnishings.

• Villaré, Sicily

Not far from Messina is the Villaré farm, an urban farm that offers the Green Bubble Room, semi-transparent, immersed in nature among the fragrant vegetable gardens of the large estate overlooking the Strait of Messina. The bubble has a diameter of 4 metres by a height of 3 and has a private outdoor bathroom. Breakfast and a tour of the estate are included in the booking.

Author: Francesca Ferri

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