Bovec
'Dream on the Soča' is an architecturally striking hotel on the edge of town. Interiors are minimalist and colourful, and room sizes range from 'economy'…
Must-see hotels in Central Europe
Carpathian Mountains
Every Polish city should be so lucky to have a hotel this appealing so close to transport connections. The 1904 art nouveau building got a total makeover…
Munich
At this charming art hotel next to a little park, creaky wooden stairs (no lift) lead to 25 rooms that transport you to the Caribbean, Africa, Morocco and…
Augsburg
Augsburg's top choice packs a 500-year-old former bishop's guesthouse (Martin Luther and Kaiser Maximilian I stayed here) with 57 rooms, all different but…
Pécs
This Bauhaus-style hostelry, spread across two buildings, has plenty of polished steel, exposed brick and Corbusier-style furniture in its public areas…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
This cosy hotel in Rózsadomb (Rose Hill) has a delightful back garden with a small swimming pool, and some of the 20 rooms have balconies. There are also…
Hamburg
The young and forever-young mix and mingle without a shred of prejudice at this rocking design hotel-hostel combo that's all about living, laughing,…
Harz Mountains
There's very little not to like about this boutique hotel in the heart of the Altstadt, parts of which are over 500 years old. Operating as a mint in a…
Vienna
An old-fashioned cage lift rattles up to these design-focused backpacker digs. Everything you could wish for is here – well-equipped dorms with two power…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Even the economy rooms at this glass-and-steel colossus are lessons in elegantly clean-cut retro styling, and more than get you in the mood for all the…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
In the foothills of Mt Thomas, this is a beautiful 18th-century residence with a vaulted cellar, a paddling pool for kids, a barbecue terrace and…
Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia
Up on a forested hillside, not far from the citadel, this is hands down the most memorable place to stay in Visegrád. Yes, some rooms are somewhat dated,…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
There's something wonderful about this simple boutique hotel that's hard to put your finger on. The compact, modern rooms may lack air-conditioning but…
Harz Mountains
This wonderfully romantic hotel off the Markt exemplifies traditional style and elegance, and has warm, accommodating staff, but it's not for everyone…
Wielkopolska
Located in two 18th-century burghers’ houses just shy of the Rynek, the Pietrak has modern rooms but the rich colours and select furnishings lend an…
Central Germany
Housed inside the Green Citadel, a design by the Austrian architect Friedenreich Hundertwasser, this hotel has bold colours, organic shapes and all…
Basel
Converted from a factory, this independent hostel has friendly staff, bright and roomy four- and eight- bed dorms and a selection of smart, simply stylish…
The Jura Mountains
Built in 1715 this historic inn in the heart of Porrentruy's Old Town is the only place for savvy travellers to stay when in town. Rooms retain their…
The Great Masurian Lakes
In this part of Poland, accommodation is all about lake views, and if you book early here that’s precisely what you’ll get. But the other surprisingly…
Central Germany
One for the architecture and design purists, who'll first need to come to terms with the fact that all rooms share showers and toilets. If you can swallow…
Izola
This might just be the coast's best hostel. Tucked away off a winding alley, it's small and modern with fresh decor – beds are in dorms sleeping four to…
Eastern Slovenia
Set on a ridge some 500m south of Olimje at Ježovnik this working farm, with 100 head of deer roaming freely on 6 hectares of land, has 15 cosy rooms and…
Budapest
This hostel may well succeed in its loft-y aspirations to be the hottest backpacker magnet in town. Travellers end up lingering longer than expected,…
Silesia
This charming family-run hotel in a pre-WWI house close to the Nysa Kłodzka River is a delight, from the antique furniture to the oil paintings, potted…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This beautiful art deco hotel in the centre of town has been a Biel icon since its construction. Fresh from loving restoration and renovation in 2016, the…
Central Germany
Eisleben’s premier in-town hotel is a classic outpost of charm and tradition. Although over 500 years old, it has seriously slicked-up rooms with four…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This lakefront hotel in an old patrician’s house with painted shutters has been run by the same welcoming family for generations. It has a Renaissance…
Koper
On the southern fringe of the old city, this well-regarded hostel has simple but modern dorms and doubles or twins that put most hotels in the area to…
Northern Germany
The hotel most in keeping with Lüneburg’s quirky character, this 16-room place just off the Markt greets you with brickwork, stained glass, carved wooden…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Minutes from the centre, this gorgeous 19th-century country villa with a garden offers elegance and personal service at a very affordable price. Its eight…
Bremen City
The simple but effortlessly stylish, dark-wooded rooms pitched around a central courtyard and the top-notch service from attentive staff make this classy…
Harz Mountains
If staying in quaint-but-quirky antique houses isn't your thing, these six smart, modern, fully self-contained apartments come highly recommended. There's…
Hamburg
This stylish townhouse hotel sits smack dab in the heart of the Schanzenviertel party zone. Rooms are smallish, with wooden floors, angular furniture and…
Northwestern Switzerland
One of Switzerland’s best-looking hostels, this has grey slate floors, earth-red walls and top-quality materials. To find it walk from the train station…
Southwestern Slovenia
In the hamlet of Markovec, Miha and his family run a comfy five-room guesthouse and a restaurant beloved of locals, serving homemade regional specialities…
Villach
Some rooms in this friendly and efficient historic hotel have angled mirrors above the headboards, others have whirlpools for romantic interludes. Cheaper…
Keszthely
With its pointed turrets, this delightful pension resembles a miniature castle. The five rooms might be on the compact side, but some have balconies,…
Regensburg & the Danube
This elegant hotel in Grafenau is good value for the weary traveller. The stylish rooms are spacious and most have balconies. Guests are treated to a pool…
Basel
Design-savvy urbanites will love this renovated historic hotel. Sculptural modern chandeliers dangle in the creaky-floored dining room overlooking the…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This beautiful historic hotel set among manicured gardens is Yverdon's premier address. Its large, luxurious rooms are decked out in a traditional style…
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