Sopot
A large but often full camping ground located at the northern end of town near the beach (a five-minute walk from the Sopot Kamienny Potok train station).
Must-see hotels in Central Europe
Spreewald
This family-run hotel has bright and airy rooms, an upbeat feel and a nice restaurant serving local dishes. Free pickups from the station can be arranged.
Eger
This sister property to the Hotel Senator Ház counts three rooms and two huge apartments on a very quiet street.
Breisach
On the banks of the Rhine, this hostel has first-rate facilities, including a barbecue hut, volleyball court and access to the swimming pool next door.
Regensburg & the Danube
This four-star treat a few streets south of the train station is Straubing's top address with sleek, 21st century rooms and a fine-dining restaurant.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Privately owned summer campground at the eastern end of town, on the Braniewo road, with comfortable holiday cottages, kayak hire and a games room.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
This 100-pitch campsite by the large park in the western suburbs has a kids' playground, German-standard shower blocks and is close to the beach.
Eastern Slovenia
Close to the Rinka falls, this locally run hut is a peaceful base with simple rooms and good local food. Breakfast is extra (adult/child €7/4).
Hamburg
It may look a little unpromising from the outside, but this stylish place has appealing modern rooms – the best ones look out over the canal.
Vevey
A smart, no-fuss, modern, motel-style offering on the outskirts of Vevey with fresh, clean rooms, a pleasant, elevated outlook and great rates.
Hamburg
This women-only hotel is a lovely little place with whitewashed rooms with pine floors; some are bursting with colour, others are more sedate.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This excellent hotel in the heart of Murten's Old Town has spacious, comfortable rooms, many with wonderful views overlooking the Murtensee.
The Salzkammergut
Located 500m northwest of Kurhausplatz, this is a very pretty pension with wooden balconies, flower-filled window boxes and a large garden.
Eastern Slovenia
The homey 'Bell' is just a hop-skip-jump to Terme Zreče and has 15 spotless rooms with balconies, and apartments that can sleep up to six.
Eastern Slovenia
This friendly, well-run campground with three-dozen pitches is at the foothills of the Maribor Pohorje near the lower cable-car station.
Mondsee
This modern HI hostel is a few minutes’ walk up the hill from the centre of town. Its usual range of rooms are simple and streamlined.
Eastern Slovenia
This cheerful yellow chalet has 24 airy, simple rooms plus a good restaurant. It's east of the ski fields and upper cable-car station.
Locarno
Housed in the 19th-century former customs house, this baby-blue B&B has friendly service, dreamy lake views and jazz-themed rooms.
Regensburg
Regensburg’s 190-bed DJH hostel occupies a beautiful old building on a large island about a 10-minute walk north of the Altstadt.
Tyrol
Bordering woodland, this friendly campground 5km south of Kufstein has tree-shaded pitches, plus a playground and an outdoor pool.
Northeastern Switzerland
Beautifully situated in lake-front parkland, this charming hostel occupies an art nouveau villa and offers canoe and kayak rental.
Villach
Located 1km west of the town centre, off St-Martiner-Weg, Jugendherberge also has sauna facilities and a children’s playground.
Passau
Tent-only camping ground idyllically set on the Ilz River, 15 minutes' walk from the Altstadt. Catch bus 1 or 2 to Ilzbrücke.
Prague
Specialises in short-term rentals of apartments, private rooms and pensions in the city centre, Vinohrady and Žižkov areas.
The Black Forest
Chirpy staff make you feel right at home at this apartment-hotel, featuring bright, modern rooms equipped with kitchenettes.
Berlin
This private-accommodation service caters specifically for gays and lesbians. It's easiest to make your reservations online.
Wielkopolska
Midrange place with neat, clean rooms, a pleasant courtyard with a cellar pub, beer garden and a restaurant on the premises.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Elbląg’s pleasantly shaded campground occupies an unusually convenient spot on the Elbląg River, close to the Old Town.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
This camping ground has a handy range of rooms, a restaurant and delicatessen, and neat, cared-for grounds and facilities.
Szczecin
Good camping ground with cabins on the shore of Lake Dąbie in Szczecin Dąbie, about 7km southeast of the city centre.
The Salzkammergut
Peaceful retreat with basic rooms in the centre, run by nuns; meals are included. Telephone ahead for evening arrival.
Wielkopolska
This hotel has lovely rooms furnished in a range of different historic styles, just a stone's throw from the castle.
Krems an der Donau
Surprisingly centrally located and well-maintained campsite alongside the Danube with cycle hire and a snack bar.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Two-star camping ground on Lake Rudnik 5km south of town boasting a long list of facilities. Take seasonal bus R.
Kraków
This hotel within the shadow of Wawel Hill has large, charming rooms, furnished with antiques and paintings.
The Danube Valley
Great campground conveniently located just east of the centre on the river and alongside a pretty forest.
Bernese Oberland
For fine views and belly-filling mountain fare, stay the night at Restaurant Grindelwaldblick (2116m).
Campingpark 'Romantische Strasse'
The Romantic Road
This camping ground is set on the shores of a swimmable lake 1.5km northeast of the Wörnitz Tor.
Bern
Going strong for 500 years, this hotel boasts comfy, updated rooms in the heart of the Old Town.
Eastern Slovenia
The 11-room annexe to the Hotel Plesnik has 11 comfortable rooms in traditional alpine-style.
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