Lithuania
Several kilometres from the tip of Ventės Ragas, this is your chance to disconnect from your hectic life and enjoy the proximity of the sea in one of two…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe
Bulgaria
Despite its setting in an office complex, Roza Hotel is a homely hideaway, thoughtfully managed by friendly staff. Its private terrace, bedecked with…
Moscow
A rare chance for budget-conscious travellers to stay this close to Red Square, with easy access to the metro and many nearby restaurants. Forty-six small…
Pirin Mountains
This pleasant hotel is shaded by fig and cherry trees, and peeps down over Melnik's main road. White-walled rooms with simple furnishings don't quite…
Black Sea Coast
An isolated gold-mining town in the in the Far East, Magadan seems like a funny namesake for a Black Sea resort. In fact, the resort was established in…
Lviv
The Panorama has been a hotel since 1875 though it operated under a variety of names. Today the 51 vista-rich rooms are studies in crisp, 3rd-millennium…
Bucharest
Very nice, smallish hotel aimed mainly at business travellers and priced towards the top end of the scale. Both standard doubles and more-expensive…
Zagreb
This bijou, well-equipped apartment is a good-value choice for couples or solo travellers. It's in a quiet yet central location – southwest from Trg…
Cres Island
With a fine location on the tip of a little wooded peninsula about 1km southwest of town, this large campground offers excellent shower blocks, beachside…
Niš
Set within a 19th-century former Turkish consulate, Aurora offers charm and comfort by the ladle-load. Though the building has been renovated, its wood…
Western Ukraine
Cheap, cheerful and brand new, the well-kept Kalyna is just about the best place in Kremenets to zip open your pack. Rooms are surprisingly well furnished…
St Petersburg
Near three bridges over the Moyka River, this 26-room property is surprisingly uncramped given its wonderful location. Even the standard rooms are of a…
Vladivostok
Teplo brings a dash of style to Vlad's lodging options with a lounge-like lobby (with sofas and table football), and a white-brick corridor leading back…
Western European Russia
The building's rear entrance and the surrounding industrial area are less than appealing, but head up to the 3rd floor and you'll find the bright and…
Kotor
The hippocampus is the part of the brain responsible for memories, and you'll have plenty of those after a stay at this gorgeous hotel. The owner is an…
Kyiv
If the big Soviet hotels aren't for you and the boutique hotels too pricey, this new 26-room property in Podil is an excellent middle-ground choice. Rooms…
Sakhalin Island
The Pacific Plaza is generally considered the top business hotel in town, and it's certainly the largest; an eight-floor green-and-grey blob of modernity…
Sarajevo
Behind the exterior of an oversized townhouse, this offbeat hotel welcomes you into a lobby-lounge full of framed portraits, pinned butterflies and…
Romania
This modern hotel boasts an excellent location, right on Calea Republicii in the centre of town. There's no reception; instead, book via the hotel website…
Šibenik
Part of a giant complex 6km south of Šibenik that includes five hotels, an excellent supermarket, a seawater pool, various sport areas, tons of kids'…
St Petersburg
Right in the thick of the nightlife hot spot of ul Lomonosova (avoid front rooms if you are noise sensitive), this place offers 17 minimalist rooms in…
Poreč
Tiny by Croatian standards and tightly packed, Polidor nevertheless crams a lot in. The ablutions block has underfloor heating and a slide to get kids…
Split
Divota (meaning 'splendour') provides a luxurious retreat in the residential Veli Varoš neighbourhood, away from the nearby palace buzz. The 16 stylish…
St Petersburg
Pass through the wrought-iron gates into a wonderfully private and professionally run oasis of calm and class. The rooms may be a little less atmospheric…
Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana
Black Sea Coast
This colossal top-end hotel at the foot of the Gorki Gorod ski lifts might belong to a major European chain, but its imposing facade is best described as…
Wallachia
This communist-era hulk has been given a thorough makeover into one of the city's nicest business hotels, and prices have been adjusted upwards…
Rovinj
While parents love the stylish facilities and pebbly beach, that's beside the point. Here it's all about the kids, right down to rocking horses in…
Latvia
Count Michael Plater-Ziberg, a scion of Latgale's most prominent aristocratic family, had just two years before WWI broke out to enjoy the grand estate…
Lithuania
This 19th-century watermill offers stripped-back rooms with clean wood interiors and almost perfect serenity. Bring your own food to cook in the kitchen,…
Trogir
This medieval family house has been well restored, with lots of exposed stone and original details. Its 12 sleek, nicely decorated rooms come with…
Vilnius
This bright, clean and friendly establishment has a wide range of options in the heart of Old Town. Rooms with shared bathroom can be a little cramped,…
Tirana
A snug six-room hotel rich with royal flushes and an old-fashioned sense of style. The beds have plumped-up pillows and the bathrooms are decent…
Bulgaria
This Srebârna village guesthouse, restaurant and general store lacks architectural appeal, but does offer excellent value, clean rooms and a great…
Mostar
In a new but traditionally styled building above a large good-value restaurant, Almira uses needlepoint, kilim rugs and traditional metalwork to add a…
Minsk
Some crimes against taste may have been perpetrated in the lobby, but the spacious if flouncy rooms are good quality, with high ceilings, plush carpets…
Zagreb
Smack on Zagreb's main square, this city landmark has friendly staff and freshly renovated spacious rooms, comfortably outfitted with big TVs (with…
Bucharest
Cheap, clean and within easy walking distance of the train station are three solid reasons for choosing one of the city's better hostels. Puzzle offers…
Black Sea Coast
Villa Kibela, a modern seven-room guesthouse, is located in the seaside village of Krapets, 35km north of Kavarna between the protected areas of Lakes…
Cres Island
On the approach to Beli, this attractive place has 12 comfortable rooms upstairs and a fine rustic restaurant (mains 55KN to 175KN) below, where great…
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Located in Jezerce, the nearest village to the lakes, just 3km from Plitvice Lakes National Park's Entrance 2, this well-run hostel occupies a large house…
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