St Petersburg
This small, cheerfully decorated mini-hotel has nine rooms tucked inside an apartment building a short stroll from Alexandrovsky Park. It's a colourful,…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe
Mavrovo National Park
This ultraposh spa hotel, 5km from Mavrovo town, is perfect for pampering, with its modern rooms and heavenly lake-view outdoor pool. Prices fall…
Romania
A renovated art nouveau villa that sports enormous rooms equipped with beds the size of trampolines and their own full-sized bars (BYO drinks)…
Serbia
Set in a 125-year-old building (declared a cultural monument), this hotel makes a good base for visiting the Vratna Gates and Rajac wine cellars. The…
St Petersburg
Pack a copy of Dostoevsky’s final novel to read while staying at this attractive boutique hotel – the great man penned The Brothers K while living in the…
Northern Dalmatia
Nestled within the wild reaches of the Velebit Range 27km northwest of Gospić, this remote dude ranch offers atmospheric accommodation in tepees or wooden…
Pristina
The gnarled-tree-branch art in the lobby sets the tone for this smart business-oriented hotel, which sits just steps from Pristina's main square and has…
Vilnius
Austere and occasionally spooky, the guesthouse of the Vilnius archdiocese is housed in a former 17th-century monastery. Rooms are plain but ample,…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Although this hotel is not actually old, heavy beams, wood panelling and a heraldic fireplace give this comfortable little place a look of suavely…
St Petersburg
Come and stay in St Petersburg’s coolest art gallery and cultural space – the 3rd floor of Loft Project ETAGI is given over to this super-friendly hostel…
Plovdiv
In a mellow Old Town location, Hikers has wood-floored dorms and standard hostel perks such as a laundry and a shared kitchen. Bonuses such as a garden…
Chişinău
Leviathan doors that must weigh several tonnes open to Chişinău's most design-conscious rooms, rendered in elegant silver tones. Quarters have plenty of…
Tallinn
Simple and welcoming, the 'White Villa' sits in a quiet suburb 3km south of the centre; it's a good basic option, particularly if you’ve got a car. All…
Pristina
Pristina's cheapest hostel is on the 4th floor of a residential building right in the heart of town. Cobbled together from two apartments that have been…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Big (120-odd rooms) and busy in summer, this hotel attached to the Tervise Paradiis water park has slick rooms, all with balconies and most with beach…
Plovdiv
This intimate boutique hotel, off the pedestrianised shopping street, has eight rooms furnished with the right mix of period style and modern amenities,…
Latvia
It was here, in 1864, that a priest organised Latvia’s first Song Festival, which gives Dikli Castle an important place in the nation’s history. This…
Transylvania
Read a book beneath the vine-wreathed trellis before retiring within this 19th-century house, one of a small crop of new inns in Alma Vii. Named after its…
Latvia
‘Wind Paradise’ has 17 tidy rooms that are simple, yet feel distinctly beachy. Aloe plants are a clever touch, especially if you've spent one too many…
Mostar
Inhabiting a cluster of stone buildings set around a millhouse restaurant in the heart of old Mostar, this atmospheric place offers boutique-style…
Skopje
This popular option is in an excellent location opposite City Park and around the corner from a lively strip of neighbourhood cafes and bars on the edge…
Western European Russia
This pretty complex ticks all the twee boxes: it's romantic and quaint with lace curtains and floral wallpaper. The attached craft shop sells charming…
Estonia
This large, architecturally interesting complex includes a day spa and fabulous indoor water park, making it a predictable hit with families. The water…
Serbia
It may look like a socialist-era monolith eyesore from the outside, but this eight-storey hotel has been completely refurbished (the glass elevator is…
Latvia
In the village of Kārļi, the barons von Sievers bought this country house in 1777 to go with their castle in Cēsis, 12km to the northeast. Reborn as a…
Wallachia
One of the city's nicest hotels is this four-star option along the main road between the rail/bus stations and the centre. The classical motifs are a bit…
Bulgaria
This posh place opposite the post office and near the main square offers spacious, classy rooms. The suites are enticing and great value, and breakfast…
Cres Island
Tucked away on the west coast of Cres near a nondescript fishing village called Martinšćica, this campground offers access to two lovely pebbly beaches…
Western European Russia
A short walk from the Borisoglebsky Monastery stands this welcoming hotel in a cream 18th-century building with neat and comfortable rooms. The helpful…
Plovdiv
These sleek suites and apartments have glossy modern bathrooms and supportive mattresses, right in the heart of lively Kapana district. One- and two…
St Petersburg
Tucked down a narrow lane off busy Zagarodny pr, the Taiga is a friendly, welcoming spot with white plank floors, exposed brick walls, a small chillout…
Moldova
The best hostel in town, and not just because it's the only one with signage (making it viable for walk-ins). It's homey and friendly with a real common…
Tallinn
Looking more like a new apartment block than a hermitage, this metal-clad building facing parkland and Old Town walls offers highly styled yet comfortable…
Lithuania
Perfectly situated lakeside, this hotel has unrivalled views of the castle, and it's the ideal place to romance your sweetie. Choose a room in either the…
Bulgaria
Once an 18th-century residence, the Toma is a small, family-run guesthouse (with a big and sometimes loud adjoining restaurant) up a side street north of…
Niš
Sparkling and subdued, this professionally run place is a good choice if you'd rather steer clear of party hostels. Rooms are comfortable and bright while…
Western European Russia
You'll be doubting your Google Maps directions when you wander around a back street to a random corner apartment building, but that's exactly where you'll…
Lviv
There are no frills but plenty of smiles at this spartan but comfortable 94-bed budget hotel and hostel, 2km southwest of the city centre.To keep rates…
Ruse
This communist-era high-rise is trying hard to modernise and is worth serious consideration. The updated, slightly more expensive 'Executive' rooms sport…
St Petersburg
Ognivo earns high marks for its attractive, well-maintained rooms and quiet location. There's a bit of whimsy to the design in some of the 15 rooms, with…
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