Northeastern Switzerland
An almost startlingly modern hotel, plonked in the middle of the Old Town. The room decor is razor sharp, with clean lines, backlit walls and bold colours…
Must-see hotels in Central Europe
Prague
This sleek designer hotel, all stark contemporary in white with black and red accents, has floor-to-ceiling windows, in-room music players and modern art…
Northeastern Switzerland
Straddling several higgledy-piggledy floors, this historic hotel is full of creaky charm and places you right in the thick of things. Elegantly furnished…
Iris Porsche Hotel & Restaurant
Mondsee
Rooms in this modern, upmarket business hotel have lovely wooden floors and, in some, little roof terraces. There’s a lift, a wellness area, bathtubs and…
City West & Charlottenburg
This charismatic B&B in the home of silent-movie siren Asta Nielsen takes you back to the Golden Twenties. Stuffed with art-nouveau furniture and decor,…
Tyrol
This design hotel wings you into the 21st century with glass-walled rooms that bring the mountains indoors and industrial-chic interiors blending concrete…
The Julian Alps
This delightful B&B on the main square has nine individually decorated rooms done up in folk motifs – painted headboards and room signs made of lect …
Prague
This designer boutique sports rooms done out in tasteful red and blue highlights. The setting is a smartly renovated 19th-century townhouse. The overall…
Baden-Baden
It’s worth going the extra mile (or seven) to this sweet hotel overlooking vineyards. Pared-back, earthy-hued rooms come with balconies, and guests can…
Salzburg
This charismatic villa and hotel duo fuses late-19th-century flair with contemporary design in rooms featuring wood floors, muted colours and Nespresso…
Salzburg
A skylight illuminates the arcaded inner courtyard of this 600-year-old Altstadt pile, where famous past guests include Queen Elizabeth II and Pavarotti…
Lake Constance
A recent makeover has brought this hotel bang up to date. Housed in a listed 15th-century building, the themed rooms zoom in on different places around…
City West & Charlottenburg
This sweet retreat close to primo shopping is a fantastic find for those who value individual service over fancy lobbies or rooftop bars. All four rooms…
Northeastern Switzerland
For an exceptional escape, book into this fantasy palace a 10-minute drive from Rorschach on the hillside above town. This 16th-century former royal…
Salzburg
At this marvellously atmospheric hotel, providing hospitality since 1350, contemporary design blends harmoniously with the original vaulting, beams and…
Salzburg
Ah, the peace is heavenly at this one-time seminary tucked behind the Dreifältigkeitskirche. Its bright, parquet-floored rooms have received a total…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
In an old iron foundry, East's bold and dramatic design never fails to impress. The walls, lamps and huge pillars of this hotel’s public areas emulate…
Valais
This is something special – a historic hotel, originally built in 1835, being carefully renovated and refurnished at Gletsch (1762m). Back when it was…
Staré Město
No big signs or branding here, just an inconspicuous card by the blue door at No 10. But inside is a very pleasant, welcoming and peaceful hostel …
Košice
Rooms at Zlatý Dukat have a classic, almost antique, style: high ceilings, areas of exposed brick and wooden beams, but modern fittings like flat-screen…
Moravia
Rooms reconstructed with skylights and wood floors combine with a town square location to deliver one of Telč's best-value places to stay. Some rooms have…
Ulm
It’s amazing what you can do with a former monastery and an eye for design. Exposed beams and stone add an historical edge to streamlined rooms with…
Stuttgart
A serene hideaway just a short U-Bahn hop from the centre, the Waldhotel snuggles up to the forest on the fringes of Stuttgart. Many of the bright,…
Grindelwald
High above Grindelwald at First middle station, this lovely chalet grants speedy access to the trails in summer and slopes in winter. Alpine chic rules in…
Bernese Oberland
Opulent, exclusive and – in case you happen to be wondering – accessible by helicopter, this hilltop fairy-tale palace has attracted celebrity royalty…
Małopolska
This refurbished 17th-century townhouse occupies prime real estate on the Rynek, but despite the history and location – and the beautifully tiled and…
Northeastern Switzerland
Could this be kid heaven? A converted grand Victorian hotel, the 'fairy-tale hotel' combines a beautiful setting and elegant modern rooms with all manner…
Hanover
This grand dame still looks pretty good in spite of being over 150 years old. Myriad wellness offerings include massages and an upper-level spa and…
Friedrichshain
A certified organic hotel, Almodóvar is perfect for keeping your healthy ways while travelling. A yoga mat is a standard amenity in the 60 rooms with…
Salzburg
Free wi-fi, secure lockers, comfy bunks, plenty of cheap beer and good-value schnitzels – what more could a backpacker ask for? Except, perhaps, a merry…
Moravia
La Fresca occupies a beautifully restored 16th-century burgher's house, retaining some of the original interior elements such as wood floors, high…
Zürich
Featuring an enviable Old Town location within walking distance of everything, this four-star place on a pedestrianised street has 24 rooms spread over…
Zürich
Set in a lovely garden, this former silk factory and noble family’s mansion contains 32 tastefully appointed rooms and is a stone’s throw from the…
Fairy-Tale Road
Marburg's swankiest digs occupy a lovely spot on the Lahn River, a short stroll from the station. If you're going to splurge, superior double rooms and…
Valais
The original Metropol Grand Hotel, built in 1893, indicated the first signs of tourism in Saas Fee, and the modern refurnished Metropol certainly lives up…
Tyrol
Lodged in a grand old townhouse dating to 1450, Kontor is a characterful addition to Hall's hotel scene. No two rooms are alike, but all have tons of…
Warsaw
Housed in a lovely arcaded 18th-century-style palace, the Regina manages a successful combination of traditional architecture and contemporary design…
Salzburg
On a fairy-tale perch atop Mönchsberg and set in hectares of wooded grounds, this 16th-century castle is honeymoon (and second mortgage) material. Persian…
Moravia
The fully renovated Hotel Mario stands head and shoulders above any of the smaller hotels or pensions in the Valtice-Lednice area. The immaculate rooms…
Bernese Oberland
In a serene setting with views deep into the snowcapped Alps, this family-run, chalet-style hotel is utterly charming. Done out in warm pine and with…
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