Northern Hungary
You can find repose in these peaceful rural surrounds at the three-room Székely Vendégház. The long, yard-oriented peasant-house-turned-lodging – with…
Must-see hotels in Central Europe
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
The Wenecki is the nicest hotel at its price point in town, with the only drawback being its location about 20 minutes’ walk from the monastery (though…
Geneva
Plunge yourself into the heart of the Swiss Alps with this Heidi-style hideout, very much the Swiss Alps en ville with its fireplace, wildflower-painted…
Berchtesgaden
In the heart of town, the Edelweiss is a sleek affair. The style could be described as modern Bavarian, meaning a combination of traditional woodsy flair…
Berlin
Self-caterers won’t miss many comforts of home in these 21 breezy self-catering apartments available in three sizes – L, XL and XXL – the last being a…
Instant Sleep Backpacker Hostel
Hamburg
Artistic murals – from green stripes to golden Buddhas – adorn this backpacker pad in the happening Schanzenviertel. Airy dorms (three to 12 beds) and…
Carpathian Mountains
This modern, central hotel is not the fanciest place in town – it's only rated at two stars – but it might just represent the best value, given the clean…
Małopolska
Though the exterior looks more like a modern housing estate, this lodge in the village at the base of the access road to the Benedictine Monastery of Holy…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Perched like an eyrie at 3454m, this is the highest of Austria's alpine huts and a mere two-hour climb from the summit of mighty Grossglockner. As you…
Düsseldorf
Ensconced in a neoclassical mansion in a quiet corner of the Altstadt, this place puts you within staggering distance of pubs, the river and museums, yet…
Linz
The birthplace of acclaimed tenor Richard Tauber (1891–1948), the 'Black Bear' is run by the friendly Nell family. Overlooking a courtyard, the 54 rooms…
Cologne
Once drab now fab, this hotel on the busy ring road flaunts a passion for contemporary style that is reflected in the owner-designed furniture,…
Munich
This small but posh player delivers old-world charm and is sure to delight the romantically inclined. The mood is set at check-in where fresh orchids,…
The Black Forest
The Hogwarts gang would feel at home in the 12th-century Schloss Ortenberg, rebuilt in whimsical neo-Gothic style complete with lookout tower and wood…
Harz Mountains
Schiefer brings a touch of the modern to ancient Goslar, in a prime Markt location. Its air-conditioned rooms and maisonette apartments are tastefully…
Vienna
A wine cellar has been converted into this cute guesthouse a 650m stroll northeast of Schloss Schönbrunn's gates. Its basement rooms are cosy, with wood…
Basel
The doors are one of the few hints that quaint, atmospheric Au Violon was a prison from 1835 to 1995. Most of the rooms are two cells rolled into one and…
Tyrol
A short dash across the Inn River from the Altstadt, this gem of a guesthouse is housed in a converted 17th-century bathhouse. It makes a charming,…
Budapest
This small, very clean B&B consists of just five individually decorated rooms with high ceilings and great showers (though one has its bathroom down the…
Hallstatt
Rooms in this luxury hotel are spread across three buildings. The main building may claim the town's prime position at the landing stage on the lake, but…
Düsseldorf
Behind the drab exterior, movie glamour meets design chic at this boutique hotel. Rooms are named for famous people, who appear in enormous black-and…
Mainz
Housed in a 15th-century Carmelite convent, this hotel has spectacular views of the Dom (though its bells can be loud). Its 22 rooms are spacious and…
Stuttgart
Fun-seekers on a budget should thrive at this popular hostel within walking distance of the city centre. Rooms are kept spick and span, and the bar, sun…
Warmia & Masuria
Occupying a large early-20th-century villa, once the home of the influential Sperl family, this stylish guesthouse has character in spades. Wooden beams,…
The Black Forest
A pool, private beach and contemporary rooms with transparent shower stalls and balconies overlooking Titisee await at this farmhouse-style hotel. Opening…
Triglav National Park
A great riverside spot in Soča, Korita has a smorgasbord of camping choices: regular pitches, plus fab glamping options like wooden A-frame huts, or tents…
Tyrol
This handsome chalet in central Ischgl is a cracking choice, with spacious, warm-hued rooms, decked out with pine trappings – the pick of which have…
Lausanne
Located opposite the striking Rolex Learning Centre building on the outskirts of town, this bright new hotel has fresh, smartly designed rooms, new…
Valais
Hotel Terminus has four floors of top-quality rooms within a few hundred metres of Sierre's railway station. Continental breakfast is included to set you…
Bovec
A good option on the outskirts of Bovec is this modern Alpine hotel. Rooms are handsome, service is good, some rooms have pretty views and there's a…
Ljubljana
The 194-room Grand Hotel Union, the art nouveau southern wing of a two-part hostelry, was built in 1905 and remains one of the most desirable addresses in…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
The best deal in either settlement is this neat little guesthouse (not a hotel) in central Darłowo, with easy access to the castle and the bus station…
Gdańsk
Now slightly stranded amid the rapid gentrification of Ołowianka Island (but also right next to the new footbridge across the Motława), these cheap, basic…
Kraków
The rooms within this large and impressive art nouveau edifice could use an update but will appeal to travellers who love period details like high…
Carpathian Mountains
Halfway between the castle and Niedzica village to the south, this 52-room hotel is a reasonably priced option with plain but comfortable rooms. It's…
Münster
Elegant hues, a harmonious interplay of glass and wood, and extravagant designer furniture (Vitra, Driade, Kartell) give this 52-room property a mod,…
Friedrichshain
Close to sightseeing and nightlife, this attractive hostel in an historic brick building wraps around a lofty atrium with a lounge where cultural and…
Dresden
This small, family-run hotel in a quiet residential district, a short wander from the Neustadt's bars, has plenty of easy Saxon charm. There are 30 decent…
Bremen City
The 235 guest rooms and suites in this sprawling, full-service international hotel have been renovated to a high standard. In a premium location by the…
Ljubljana
This 28-room hostel in the heart of Center is housed in a secessionist-style former bank, and the money theme continues right into rooms named after…
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