Must-see hotels in Central Europe

  • Hotel Kurhaus

    Graubünden

    Historic meets modern at this young-at-heart hotel on the main road through Lenzerheide. The pick of the rooms sport razor-sharp decor, with monochrome…

  • Einstein St Gallen

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Silk curtains, cherry-wood furnishings and plush lamb's-wool rugs grace the spacious rooms at this grand 19th-century pile. Relax with a swim in the…

  • Float Inn

    Geneva

    If you fancy spending the night adrift on Lake Geneva and waking up to eye-popping views of the Jet d'Eau, this catamaran turned luxe floating B&B makes…

  • Natur & Aktiv Resort

    Tyrol

    This riverside retreat has eco-chic chalet rooms, warmly decorated in sustainable pine. It’s a solid family choice, with free activities such as guided…

  • Hotel Dvořák

    Bohemia

    The modern Dvořák occupies a renovated former brewery, near to the Kotnov Tower and a short walk from the town centre. It has a spa and wellness centre as…

  • Hotel Opéra

    Munich

    Like the gates to heaven, a white double door opens at the touch of a tiny brass button at the Hotel Opéra. Beyond awaits a smart, petite cocoon of quiet…

  • Pensjonat Witoldówka

    Carpathian Mountains

    Built in 1889 by Dr Bolesław Skórczewski to lodge patients taking Krynica's waters, this grand, Gothic, timber-built hotel is well located along the…

  • Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin

    Stuttgart

    While its concrete facade won’t bowl you over, inside is a different story. This five-star pad facing the Hauptbahnhof is luxury all the way with stylish…

  • Becker's

    Trier

    In the peaceful wine district of Olewig, across the creek from the old monastery church, 3km southeast of the centre, classy Becker's pairs supremely…

  • Hotel Lovec

    Lake Bled

    This Best Western member boasts 60 of some of the most attractive hotel rooms in Bled. We love the suites (such as 402, 403 and 404) with blonde-wood…

  • Deutsches Haus

    The Romantic Road

    Concealed behind the town's most ornate and out-of-kilter facade, the 19 elegant rooms at this central inn opposite the Münster St Georg flaunt antique…

  • The Alex

    Freiburg

    The Alex stands head and shoulders above most hotels in town. Its clean, contemporary aesthetic includes lots of plate glass, blond wood, natural…

  • Penzión Budzák

    Tatra Mountains

    Striking a delicious balance between traditional, wood-carved furnishings and bright, well-tended modern style, this guesthouse at the eastern end of the…

  • Hotel Joseph 1699

    Moravia

    This small hotel, more like a pension, is perched on a quiet residential street overlooking the former Jewish quarter. The location is convenient for the…

  • Hotel Lokis

    Carpathian Mountains

    In a wonderful spot overlooking the lake, the Lokis is a modern hotel in a traditional-style gabled building. With 23 rooms, a gym and sauna, and a…

  • Hotel Alpenblick

    Bernese Oberland

    Huddled away in a quiet corner of the village on the fringes of woods, this sweet, family-run, chalet-style hotel is incredibly welcoming. The pick of the…

  • Hotel Belle Epoque

    Baden-Baden

    Nestling in manicured parkland, this neo-Renaissance villa is one of Baden-Baden’s most characterful five-star pads. Antiques lend old-world opulence to…

  • Piz

    St Moritz

    Splashes of crimson, hardwood floors and clean lines define this contemporary B&B in a good location in St Moritz-Bad. Fitted with rain showers and flat…

  • Depot 195

    Canton of Zürich

    A shining example of Winterthur’s urban regeneration, this hip hostel takes shelter in a born-again factory. Backpackers are in their element here, with…

  • Garibaldi Guesthouse & Apartments

    Budapest

    This welcoming guesthouse has four rooms with shared bathroom and two kitchens in a flat just around the corner from Parliament. In the same building,…

  • Hostel Skippy

    Český Krumlov

    This riverside hostel is about 15 minutes' walk south of the historic centre. The owners are a musician and artist and the hostel has a relaxed, indie…

  • Hotel Senator

    Małopolska

    The Senator offers impressive value and more charm than its local competition. Rooms have a tasteful aesthetic, some have bold colours. The on-site…

  • SeeHotel Gotthard

    Lake Lucerne

    This friendly waterfront hotel has natty, modern and spotless rooms. The best have lake views and balconies, while others are attractively priced for…

  • Hotel am Markt

    Baden-Baden

    Sitting pretty in front of the Stiftskirche, this hotel, which is almost three centuries old, has 23 homey, well-kept rooms. It’s quiet apart from your…

  • Grand Hotel Mussmann

    Hanover

    The central, four-star Mussmann is one of Hanover’s old dames that has been revamped into a stylish, modern hotel with rooms named after famous city…

  • Central

    Tyrol

    Friendly service, an attractive spa and kids’ play areas make the Central a good choice. The well-lit rooms with balconies are contemporary Tyrolean in…

  • Romantik Hotel Zell am See

    Zell am See

    This dark-wood chalet, decorated with geraniums in summer, looks back on a 500-year history. Antique wood furnishings in the cosy rooms, a solar-heated…

  • LEND Hotel

    Graz

    Close to the river in Graz' chilled Lend neighbourhood, this hotel has designer edge, with modern, glass-fronted interiors, and minimalist-style rooms…

  • Cortiina

    Munich

    Tiptoeing between hip and haute, this hotel scores best with trendy, design-minded travellers. The street-level lounge usually buzzes with cocktail…

  • Park Hotel Post

    Freiburg

    Slip back to the more graceful age of art nouveau at this refined pile overlooking Colombipark, with summery rooms decorated in blues and yellows, and…

  • Seehotel Grüner Baum

    Hallstatt

    Rooms in the four-star Grüner Baum are tastefully furnished without going overboard. Prestige doubles have patios with views over the lake and the town,…

  • Esperanto Hotel

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Comfortable modern hotel with a restaurant on the premises, located a quick walk from the Rynek on the edge of the Branicki Palace grounds. Superior rooms…

  • Riva

    Konstanz

    This ultrachic contender has crisp white spaces, glass walls and a snail-like stairwell. Zen-like rooms with hardwood floors feature perks like free…

  • Caffè dell'Arte

    Locarno

    Designed with a razor-sharp eye for detail, this boutique hotel above a cafe and art gallery has been decorated with flair, originality and lots of unique…

  • Hotel Krone

    Graubünden

    The lovely place, right in the centre of Bad Ragaz, has slickly renovated, individually decorated rooms, plus its own excellent restaurant. You'll be…

  • Willa Carlton

    Zakopane

    This pretty pension occupies a grand old house away from the main drag that was built between the wars, and has been thoroughly modernised inside. Expect…

  • Casa Moni

    Ticino

    Expect a heartfelt benvenuto at this sweet, extremely peaceful B&B in Bosco Gurin, where the rush of a nearby stream is the backbeat. The colourful rooms…

  • Hotel Villa Katharina

    The Danube Valley

    This small, pretty, country hotel has simple, light and stylish rooms set among the vines, each spritzed with colours that reflect the wine-growing region…

  • Hotel-Pension Haus Fuhrhop

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This charming Pension in the centre of town has 16 spacious and comfortable rooms with a modern, stylish character. The breakfast buffet features homemade…

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