Must-see hotels in Central Europe

  • Pension Sommerauer

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    Housed in a 300-year-old farmhouse, the rustic rooms at this guesthouse are a bargain. There’s a heated pool and conservatory as well as kiddie…

  • Posthotel Kolberbräu

    Bavarian Alps

    Posthotel Kolberbräu is a very well-appointed, 30-room inn set amid the bustle of the main street, with hefty timber furniture, a classic Bavarian…

  • Przemysław

    Poznań

    Private-accommodation agency. Use the website and make reservations in advance, as it doesn't really have a walk-in service. The owner of an apartment…

  • Diána Hotel

    Pécs

    This very central guesthouse offers 20 spotless rooms and two spacious suites, with comfortable kick-off-your-shoes decor. It’s a great choice overlooking…

  • Wilden Mann Hotel

    Lucerne

    Classically elegant rooms adorned with stucco, ruby-red fabrics and antique dressers attract romantics to this 16th-century stunner near the river. The…

  • Hotel Kotnik

    The Julian Alps

    This charming, bright-yellow, flower-adorned hotel sits plumb in the heart of town. It has 15 cosy rooms, friendly staff, a great restaurant and pizzeria…

  • Hotel Elefant

    Salzburg

    Occupying a 700-year-old building, this central hotel has loads of historical character. Bright colours add a modern touch to the spacious, elegantly…

  • Hotel U Zvonu

    Kutná Hora

    Service with a smile is the secret of this small, family-run hotel just a short walk north of the main square, along with bright, spotlessly clean, Ikea…

  • Hotel Garni Säga

    Liechtenstein

    Nestled in gardens and with fine mountain views, this family-run pension is a great base for walkers and cyclists. The pick of the comfortable, quiet…

  • Penzion Modrá Růže

    Bohemia

    With super-helpful owners providing loads of local information, this pension on a quiet lane is one of Třeboň's best. It's often busy, so it pays to book…

  • Hotel-Gasthof Alpenrose

    Mittenwald

    A purely Alpine affair, the friendly Hotel-Gasthof Alpenrose has cosy, old-style rooms, a folksy restaurant and live Bavarian music almost nightly. Staff…

  • Campingplatz Schiltach

    The Black Forest

    Beautifully positioned on the banks of the Kinzig, this campground has impeccable eco-credentials, with recycling policies in place. For the kids, there's…

  • Hotel Pod Orłem

    Gdańsk & Pomerania

    Kartuzy's best place to sleep is this well-run, 29-room hotel in the centre of town. Rooms are mostly business standard with bathrooms of recent vintage…

  • Junges Hotel Tulln

    The Danube Valley

    Bright, cheaply furnished youth hostel near the Danube catering for seminar guests as well as tourists. Dorms sleep between four and eight guests. Note…

  • Hotel Turmwirt

    Bavarian Alps

    This well-maintained hotel next to the church has pristine business-standard rooms, some with Alpine views from the balconies and bits of woodcarving art…

  • Hostel Histria

    Koper

    Supremely placed in the core of the Old Town, this cosy place is in a 200-year-old house, with decent facilities (including air-con and laundry). Dorms…

  • HendlHouseHotel

    Passau

    With their light, unfussy decor and well-tended bathrooms, the 15 pristine rooms at this Altstadt hotel offer a high quality-to-price ratio. Buffet…

  • Camping Bellinzona

    Ticino

    Situated 2.5km north of central Bellinzona, this leafy site is well equipped with a laundry, shop, snack bar, playground and children’s activities. From…

  • Gasthof Obertor

    Lake Constance

    The affable Rimpps take pride in their lemon-fronted patrician house. Obertor stands head and shoulders above most Altstadt guesthouses, with spotless…

  • Engelberg Youth Hostel

    Central Switzerland

    Ten minutes’ walk from the train station, this 112-bed chalet-style hostel is clean and modern, with large dorms and some nice facilities, including a…

  • Snowbunny's Hostel

    Tyrol

    This friendly, laid-back hostel is a bunny-hop from the slopes. Dorms are fine, if a tad dark; breakfast is DIY-style in the kitchen. There's a TV lounge,…

  • Hostel Hildegarden

    Soča Valley

    A good mix of bunk-bed dorms and some appealing, white-wood doubles (the cheaper ones have shared bathrooms) make this a good choice. It has a hint of…

  • A&O Hamburg Reeperbahn

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    In the heart of Reeperbahn, with all its clamour, energy and sleaze, A&O Hamburg Reeperbahn is something of an oasis – clean, modern and quieter than you…

  • Swiss Inn

    Interlaken

    A tranquil retreat set in rose-strewn gardens, this handsome villa extends a warm welcome. Opt for a bright, spacious double or a family-sized apartment…

  • BNP Guesthouse

    Białowieża National Park

    Stay right in the heart of Palace Park in this modern hotel located in the visitor centre. Rooms are contemporary hotel style and are comfortable. There…

  • Hotel Baltazar

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Hidden away on a minor road, 1km north of the Rynek, this family-run hotel is an attractive, modern option with bright, spacious rooms. There's a…

  • Pension Hochdürrnberg

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    Surrounded by meadows, this farmhouse in Bad Dürrnberg has countrified rooms with warm pine furnishings and downy bedding. The animal residents (rabbits,…

  • Bo18 Hotel

    Budapest

    An independent hotel on a quiet street, Bo18 has 50 simply yet stylishly decorated rooms, a small sauna and gym, super clean tiled bathrooms and a tiny…

  • Gasthof Greif

    Tyrol

    Greif sits on a quiet square above the main street just down from the castle. Its 1970s-style rooms are large and tidy, and its restaurant (mains €9 to …

  • Lindenhof

    Saxon Switzerland

    The Lindenhof, in the centre of Bad Schandau, is a popular choice for weekenders wanting urban comfort within easy reach of the mountains. There's also a…

  • Hotel Stadt Salzburg

    The Salzkammergut

    Atmospheric public spaces, efficient staff and budget prices make this a good choice, despite the sometimes gently fading rooms. A bonus: the bus to St…

  • Rucksackhotel

    Lübeck

    This 30-bed family-run hostel has a relaxed atmosphere and good facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and round-the-clock access. The decor is…

  • Alpenhof Stechelberg

    Bernese Oberland

    Blissfully rural Alpenhof Stechelberg harbours light-filled, neat-and-tidy rooms that offer fantastic value for your franc. A hearty breakfast with local…

  • Hotel Tschuggen

    Grindelwald

    Monika and Robert extend a warm welcome at this dark-wood chalet in the centre of town. The light, simple rooms are spotlessly clean; opt for a south…

  • Federazione Alpinistica Ticinese

    Ticino

    Ask about the 31 mountain huts run by the Federazione Alpinistica Ticinese along hiking trails. They and other huts (often unstaffed) are listed at www…

  • Landhaus Ena

    Salzburg & Salzburgerland

    Handy for the slopes, this sweet, rustic pension has a fire blazing downstairs in winter and spotless rooms with mountain-facing balconies. There's table…

  • Hotel Schlossgarten

    Northern Germany

    Within walking distance of everywhere that's worth seeing in town, Hotel Schlossgarten has large, prim rooms (we prefer those with wooden floorboards)…

  • Swiss Holiday Farms

    Switzerland

    An association of 250 farms countrywide that open their doors to both overnight B&B guests and self-caterers keen to rent a renovated barn or farmhouse…

  • Zajazd Zazamcze

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    An easy walk from the Ojców turnoff, Zajazd Zazamcze offers simple and airy rooms. The restaurant turns out hearty and wholesome fare in its cosy dining…

  • Hotel Dortmunder Hof

    Würzburg

    This bike-friendly hotel occupies a brightly renovated building with spotless en suite rooms with cable TV. Parking can be arranged close by, and there's…

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