Central Switzerland
At this stylish eco-hotel in a 250-year-old building, the Swiss-American owners have used local materials to create unique and beautiful rooms with inlaid…
Must-see hotels in Central Europe
Kraków
Each of the 78 rooms at this four-storey hotel in an 18th-century aristocratic residence is individually designed and exudes charm. Period details, like…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Colourful prayer flags flutter at this farmhouse, a tribute to the Tibetan monks who once stayed here. All cosy nooks, warm wood and open fireplaces, this…
Munich
Around since 1841, this is one of the grande dames of the Munich hotel world. Rooms come in a number of styles, from busy Laura Ashley to minimalist…
Locarno
With lake and mountain views to swoon over, this18th-century house turned B&B reclines in flower-draped gardens on a hill above Locarno. The bright, wood…
Graubünden
Perched at 3000m at the top of the Diavolezza cable car, this mountain hotel offers both dormitory and private rooms, an excellent restaurant, sun terrace…
The Romantic Road
One of the most truly romantic places to stay on the RR, part of Harburg Castle has been transformed into a very comfortable hotel which combines the…
Hohe Tauern National Park
The name says it all: the view of the Alps and deep into the Gastein Valley is phenomenal from this panoramically perched hotel at the foot of the…
Northern Germany
If you have your own wheels and don't mind being 8km northeast of Ludwigslust, this castle-hotel is easily the most romantic choice in the area. The…
Prenzlauer Berg
An excellent choice for solo travellers, this small indie hostel has personable staff who go out of their way to make all feel welcome. Make new friends…
Poznań
Inside this remarkable 17th-century house you will find 46 rooms in tasteful dark hues complementing the wooden ceilings on some floors. These are offset…
Bernese Oberland
It’s the little touches that count at this boutique-chic hotel, from the designer furnishings in your room to the mountain views and room service. Simon…
Fairy-Tale Road
This lovely Relais & Chateaux hotel, 13km north of Göttingen, sits on Count von Hardenberg’s estate, beneath the ruins of Hardenberg castle. The spacious…
Brno
Set in the heart of the Old Town, this clean and stylish hostel still smells and looks brand new, though it's been going for several years now. The rooms…
Triglav National Park
The enchanting Kekčeva Domačija, off the main road and 700m past the source of the Soča, has rooms named after characters in the Kekec children’s tales …
Łódź
Part of the red-brick 19th-century Manufaktura factory complex, this postmodern palace easily qualifies as Łódź' poshest hotel. The sleek lobby wows on…
Dresden
This romantic castle set in its own riverside park east of the Neustadt is a breathtaking place to stay. Rooms in the Schloss itself are pricier and have…
Vevey
One of Switzerland's finest hotels, the 1868 Grand Hotel du Lac, still fresh from a stunning renovation by Pierre-Yves Rochon, impresses at every level…
Liechtenstein
Tots in tow? This is your place. Kids are kept amused with a playground, petting zoo and activities. Parents, meanwhile, can enjoy a lie-in with the (like…
Kraków
Part of the InterContinental chain, the Indigo occupies a 19th-century townhouse once lived in by Polish painter Jan Matejko. The eye-popping room design…
Komfort-Hotel Garni Christinenhof
Fairy-Tale Road
Historic outside, modern within, this superwelcoming hotel has a tiny swimming pool in the vaulted cellar, a sauna, and compact (but pleasant and…
Hamburg
This has to be Hamburg's premier address, inside the lower half of the daring new Elbphilharmonie. It's definitely worth paying extra for a room with a…
The Julian Alps
There's a lot to love about this incarnation of a century-old homestead, especially the clever design that celebrates Slovenian heritage and melds old…
Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
Leipzig
Behind the imposing historic facade of a 1909 municipal trading hall, this exclusive boutique-luxury joint outclasses most of Leipzig's hotels with its…
Hamburg
Margaret Atwood, Jonathan Franzen and Martin Walser are among the literary greats who’ve stayed at this loveable lair. Rooms are spread over five brightly…
Poznań
Clean, well-run and central, this is one of the city's most popular hostels and for a good reason. There's dorm accommodation in four- to 10-bunk rooms…
Zakopane
Welcoming guests since 1898 but thoroughly up to date, this striking timber hotel has a superb location on Zakopane's picturesque pedestrian thoroughfare…
Graubünden
Right on Plazza da Cumün in Poschiavo, Hotel Albrici is a 17th-century lodging whose spacious rooms have polished-timber floors, antique furniture and…
Bovec
This positively idyllic ‘hotel village’ is set in an Alpine meadow above the Lepena Valley. It's a small collection of rustic houses and rooms, run by a…
The Salzkammergut
Bad Aussee’s four-star hotel has rooms with comforts, but the facilities are what really catapult you into relaxation heaven: a wonderfully large sauna…
Moselle Valley
Each of the 17 rooms at this sleek hotel is named after a Moselle vineyard (with corresponding wines in each minibar), and features dramatic outsized…
Gdańsk
This family-run hostel set in a suburban home offers the best welcome in the Tri-City. It's a cosy affair with just 28 beds, a common room and kitchen,…
Swabian Alps Region
A charming pick behind Am Markt, this family-run hotel has rustic-chic rooms with parquet floors and granite or marble bathrooms. Most striking of all is…
Bremen City
Although its exterior is certainly dated, this domed lakeside mansion surrounded by parkland impresses through its sheer extravagance and could be…
Graubünden
There's something cool about staying at a historic mountain hotel, 300m above Davos, that is reached by its own funicular railway that runs from 8am until…
Rhine Valley
Stupendous views extend over the Rhine from this resort 13km north of Boppard via the small town of Spay. Its 101 rooms, spanning 20 sq metres to a…
Piran
Built by travellers for travellers, this excellent guesthouse sits just off Tartinijev trg and offers 12 fresh rooms, decorated with timber and lots of…
Munich
A mere a five-minute aristocratic amble from Schloss Nymphenburg, this commendably tranquil refuge is run by a friendly team who take time to get to know…
Kraków
White and cream seem to be the colours of choice at this friendly 14-room hotel in a lovely mansion across the river and southwest of the centre. All…
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Berchtesgaden
For a taste of Berchtesgaden’s storied past, stay at this traditional lodge where Bavarian royalty once crumpled the sheets. Rooms are very well kept and…
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