Lake Bohinj
This spotless chalet-style hotel is 350m southeast of the Ribčev Laz TIC and run by a friendly British-Slovenian couple who offer loads of local info and…
Must-see hotels in Central Europe
Gdańsk
This sophisticated hotel marries its historical red-brick granary-building exterior with a 21st-century interior and top-notch service. The riverside…
Munich
The restored Renaissance facade of a former post office hides this high-concept jewel, which wraps all that's great about Munich – history, innovation,…
Pécs
The Corso is a prime choice if you want the amenities of a business-class hotel within a 10-minute walk of the town centre. Its 81 rooms are inviting …
Munich
Back in the 19th century, Wagner, Puccini and Rilke shacked up at the Marienbad, which once ranked among Munich's finest hotels. The place is still…
Zermatt
Opposite the train station, these budget digs have comfy beds, spotless bathrooms and family-perfect rooms for four. Dorms are cosy and there’s a stylish…
Friedrichshain
At this cleverly converted 19th-century prison on scenic Rummelburger Bucht (bay), anyone can stay in the five snug 'cells' that are sparsely, if…
City West & Charlottenburg
The Berlin outpost of this stylish Portuguese chain is a great fit for travellers with a taste for streamlined design, which carries through from the…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Bedecked with flowers in summer and affording pretty mountain views, this sweet and simple family-run guesthouse near the train station is a find. Warm…
Szczecin
Don’t be fooled by the design-hotel reception here – rooms upstairs are rather austere affairs, though they do have good-quality furniture and pristine…
Poznań
If walls could talk, this hotel would have a story worth listening to. It began life as the German-owned Hotel de Rome, changed to Polish ownership, was…
German Wine Route
Beneath the Hambacher Schloss amid sprawling vineyards, this charming family-run winery has just five guest rooms, so book well ahead. The pick is room 3,…
Warsaw
Offering three individually and tastefully decorated double rooms with wooden floors, Between Us is a charming guesthouse in a 19th-century central Warsaw…
Bamberg
Bamberg's backpacker hostel is a well-kept affair, with clean dorms, a fully functional kitchen and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere (staff stress this…
Leipzig
A tiny B&B hiding in the courtyard of a large Stalin-esque edifice on Rossplatz, Gwuni Mopera is a subtly atmospheric option with creaky wooden floors,…
Valais
This family-run three-star chalet is an ecstatic I’ll-be-first-in-the-queue hop from the ski lifts, by the Spielbodenbahn (cable-car station). Rooms are…
Düsseldorf
Upbeat, contemporary and run with personal flair, this charmer is a favourite Düsseldorf bargain. The 11 good-sized rooms are brightened by playful green…
Moravia
One of the nicest hotels in town just happens to occupy prime real estate above the town’s highly recommended restaurant-microbrewery. The rooms have a…
Regensburg & the Danube
Many of the rooms at this characteristic inn, opposite Zwiesel train station, run by three generations of the same family, open to balconies with views…
Nuremberg
This crisp, 21st-century 90-bed hotel-hostel boasts spotless dorms, the trendiest hostel bathrooms you are ever likely to encounter, premade beds, card…
Kutná Hora
You won't lose your head over the rates at this good-value family hotel called the 'Executioner'. Rooms are clean and brightly decorated, and the mostly…
Rhine Valley
Built in 1910, this beautiful Jugendstil hotel has a charming original lift with a bench seat and 93 rooms, many with balconies overlooking the Rhine. The…
Ljubljana
It's slightly away from the action but Slamič, a B&B above a famous cafe and teahouse, offers 17 bright, refurbished rooms with en-suite facilities and…
Karlovy Vary
Quiet, homey and central, the Kavalerie is probably the best-value hotel in town, provided you don't mind a bit of walking. It’s relatively close to the…
Prague
One of the best of Prague's 'design hotels', Moods is sharply styled and tech savvy, with clever colour schemes, adjustable mood lighting and intriguing…
Zürich
Guests sing the praises of this sweet, petite hotel in Zürich's historic centre and with good reason. Petra and Rudolf go out of their way to make you…
The Julian Alps
This is a stylish addition to the town's offerings: a 10-room boutique hotel with Scandi-chic, timber-lined rooms. It's run by Skipass Travel and has an…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
This tourist-friendly courtyard hotel, in the southwestern corner of the Old Town, offers Chełmno's best-kept rooms with simple, uncluttered decor and…
Kraków
Located in a sturdy-looking, 19th-century, red-brick townhouse, the Maksymilian represents good value. It's an easy walk to the Old Town as well as the…
Leipzig
This excellent option offers self-contained suites with some awesome views right in the heart of Leipzig. Spacious and modern luxury units feature Italian…
Olomouc
The couple who mind this friendly and exceptionally well-run hostel are a wealth of local information. There are eight-bed dorms, as well as private…
Northern Hungary
This small cluster of holiday homes in Gergelyiugornya, some 2km southeast of Vásárosnamény centre and overlooking the Tisza, counts eight small cottages…
Ljubljana
'At Twilight' is a smallish, very central hotel with 35 refurbished (if dark) rooms in an older building. Almost opposite the Križanke on Trg Francoske…
Lake Bohinj
This Alpine lodge has arguably seen better days but nevertheless offers very good value and is more than likely to have a free room. Simply furnished…
Carpathian Mountains
Calling any hostel ‘alko’ seems to be inviting trouble, but this central, laid-back, 50-bed affair doesn't seem to attract undue merriment. There are no…
Salzburg
This welcoming, family-run pension is a 15-minute stroll southwest of the Altstadt. It's set in vine-strewn gardens and housed in a gorgeous 17th-century…
Castle District
This boutique hotel at the northern end of the Castle District has 11 individually decorated rooms with vintage furniture and striking wallpaper. Nods to…
Zürich
Gregarious film producer Eva Stiefel has turned this 10-room B&B near the Opernhaus into one of Zürich's most welcoming small hotels. Minimalist modern…
Carpathian Mountains
This 13th-century hotel is not only classy, but is conveniently located right on the Rynek. The apartments have interesting artwork on the walls, the beds…
Herrenkrug Parkhotel an der Elbe
Central Germany
Rise to chirping birds at this riverside mansion, then start the day with a wake-up stroll through the lush surrounding park. Rooms are spacious and…
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