Must-see hotels in Central Europe

  • Zen House

    Óbuda & Buda Hills

    In a quiet cluster of streets, within a stone's throw of Óbuda's limited nightlife, this peaceful, family-run hostel welcomes travellers with its clutch…

  • Hotel ibis Łódź Centrum

    Łódź

    This modern, six-storey chain hotel has a soaring atrium lobby and perfectly functional rooms. Its advantages are availability of rooms when other places…

  • Füred Camping

    Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia

    This is one of the largest camping grounds on the lake and can accommodate 3500 people. In addition to places to pitch your tent, there are bungalows …

  • SYHA Youth Hostel Basel

    Basel

    Designed by Basel-based architects Buchner & Bründler, this swanky, modern hostel in a very pleasant neighbourhood is flanked by tree-shaded squares and a…

  • Hostel Lípa

    Prague

    A little gem of a hostel, this place is run by a young Czech couple (with good English). It feels more like a shared apartment, consisting of only three…

  • Hotel Drei Raben

    Nuremberg

    The design of this classy charmer builds upon the legend of the three ravens perched on the building’s chimney stack, who tell stories from Nuremberg lore…

  • Hotel Richard

    Bohemia

    This modern hotel is situated just to the west of the main spa area and has a nice view onto the nearby St Vladimír Church. The rooms are done up in a…

  • Stern am Rathaus

    Cologne

    In a quiet side street in the Altstadt, this little abode has 10 nicely spruced-up contemporary, though smallish, rooms spread over three floors. It's…

  • Hotel Štrk

    Eastern Slovenia

    Views of nesting storks, comfortable, classically styled rooms, an enclosed pool with thermal water from Moravske Toplice and bike rental for €10 a day;…

  • Hotel Stefania

    Carpathian Mountains

    The handsome dark- and lime-green Stefania occupies a renovated historic spa building topped with picturesque onion domes. The snug rooms, with their…

  • Hotel Garni Muralto

    Locarno

    On a gentle rise above the station, but within a 10-minute walk of the old town, this hotel is worth considering for its large, modern rooms that punch…

  • Hotel Pod Bránou

    Eastern Slovakia

    In a 120-year-old building, Bardejov's very first inn now harbours immaculate rooms with baroque-style wallpaper and distressed furnishings. A courtyard…

  • Junges Hotel

    Hamburg

    A corrugated metal exterior fronts lots of blond wood in this airy, modern 128-room hotel less than five minutes’ walk from the Berliner Tor U-Bahn/S-Bahn…

  • Hotel Art Nouveau

    City West & Charlottenburg

    A quaint birdcage lift drops you off with belle-époque flourish at this arty B&B whose wood-floored and colour-drenched rooms skimp neither on space nor…

  • Hotel Romantik

    Eger

    This cosy 15-room hotel, with a pretty back garden and delightful breakfast room, is an easy walk from the city centre, but far enough away to escape any…

  • Andrea

    Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia

    An appealing mustard-yellow house that's just off the main road, but far enough away from it to not be disturbed by traffic. The 17 rooms are spick-and…

  • Zlatý Jeleň

    Košice

    Rooms at the 'Golden Deer' are unadorned but homely, with great mattresses and spotless bathrooms. There's also a sauna, pool and playground, all nestled…

  • Dom Aktora

    Gdańsk

    The no-nonsense apartments at this former thespians’ dorm are affordable and have simply equipped kitchens, making this a prime target for self-caterers…

  • Hotel Campanile

    Szczecin

    Part of a French chain, this modern hotel is in pole position for sightseeing, as it’s an easy walk from the castle, the Old Town, the train and bus…

  • Hotel Cesarski

    The Great Masurian Lakes

    This long-established hotel, Giżycko's oldest in fact, couldn’t be more central, located as it is on the main town square near the tourist office. Rooms…

  • Penzión eL

    Eastern Slovakia

    Sleep above Bardejov's most elegant restaurant, just a few steps east of the main square. Rooms feel warm and classic, tastefully attired in maroon and…

  • Tourist Information Centre

    Carpathian Mountains

    Tarnów’s tourist information centre offers one of the best sleeping deals in town, letting out rooms above its office on the Rynek. Don’t expect luxury:…

  • Dom Wycieczkowy

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    The Tourist Information Center offers rooms on two floors above the main office. The accommodation, a mix of singles and doubles with and without…

  • Landhotel Hubertushof

    The Salzkammergut

    This modern hotel has neat, bright rooms that manage to evoke rustic comfort without the heavy stuffiness. The open bathrooms in some rooms remind you you…

  • Hotel & Pivnice Pegas

    Brno

    Centrally located Pegas has been refurbished to include huge beds, flat-screen TVs and updated bathrooms. Expect a friendly welcome at reception and the…

  • Hotel Cerkno

    The Julian Alps

    The decor at this large hotel is tired but facilities are decent and service is excellent. Standard rooms are quite pricey for what you get – better value…

  • Lamée Vienna

    Vienna

    Decorated in art deco and 1930s styles, Lamée Vienna has 32 luxurious rooms, junior suites and suites. The minibar is restocked daily for free in higher…

  • Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Berlin City

    Kreuzberg

    This is one of the best options in this multicultural nightlife area, though light sleepers should bring ear plugs to combat road traffic noise…

  • Bergland Hotel

    Salzburg

    Don't be fooled by the nondescript exterior. Belonging to the Kuhn family since 1912, the Bergland is ever so homey inside, with art (courtesy of the…

  • Grand Hotel

    Moravia

    The city's nicest standard hotel is a modern, four-star offering on the main square, an easy five-minute walk from the Jewish Quarter. There's a good…

  • Hotel Albris

    Graubünden

    On Pontresina's main drag, Albris has supremely cosy rooms decorated in Swiss stone pine or larch, and a feng shui–inspired spa with a mountain-facing…

  • Luitpold am See

    Chiemsee

    Right on the lake shore in Prien, the 54 rooms at this excellent hotel offer a good price to standard ratio, with their pristine bathrooms, wood-rich…

  • Hotel U Zvonu

    Plzeň

    This place is similar to a high-end chain in that it's super clean and modern. It's also conveniently located, close to all the main sights. The rooms are…

  • Good Time Aparthotel

    Łódź

    Spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments, all with kitchen facilities. The bare wood floors are restored as is the rest of this vaguely elegant 19th…

  • U Salzmannů

    Plzeň

    This pleasant pension, right in the heart of town, sits above a very good historic pub. The standard rooms are comfortable but basic; the more luxurious …

  • Hotel zum Schwan

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Dating to 1760, Landgrave Freidrich II's former hunting lodge is now one of the better hotels in town, with views of the Hafen (harbour) and a rococo…

  • Hotel Zum Schwarzen Kreuz

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    In the heart of town, this half-timbered old-school hotel offers a retro feel, a quiet library with overstuffed chairs and 30 rooms (some with balconies),…

  • Grand-Tourist

    Gdańsk

    This efficient agency handles private rooms and apartments for up to six people. There are some city centre places on their books, but if you’re banished…

  • Hotel Alpha

    Lucerne

    There's something wonderful about this simple boutique hotel that's hard to put your finger on. The compact, modern rooms lack air-con but design smarts…

  • Pensjonat Pałacyk

    Carpathian Mountains

    This handsome pension, occupying a historic home from 1904, has seven rooms as well as its own restaurant. Some rooms have more period styling than others…

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