Makarska
Major renovations have converted this long-time favourite into one of the flashest on the Dalmatian coast. The new deluxe rooms have arty stencils on the…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe
Kyiv
Tucked away in a nook just off Andriyivsky uzviz, the Vozdvyzhensky is one of Kyiv's few true boutique hotels. The 29 rooms are all individually designed…
Western Estonia & the Islands
It's hard to imagine this cheerful, 1930s clapboard guesthouse was once home to Soviet naval intelligence. Set among large lawns on a quiet residential…
St Petersburg
While it's hard to imagine Fedya living anywhere so sanitary, he apparently resided in this house next to the Griboyedov Canal between 1861 and 1863. The…
Kyiv
In an old-school Soviet high rise on the left bank, Bratislava caters to business travellers, offering plenty of services and smartly renovated rooms…
Niš
The only way you could be more on top of the action in Niš is to pass out for the night in the bars on Kopitareva itself (not recommended!). This newer,…
Bucharest
While the 283 rooms brag of a 21st-century makeover (thick carpets, padded walls, wi-fi), this 1971 tower playfully shows its period at times (dig the…
The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast
This clean, modern hotel is an excellent budget-to-midrange option (prices are much lower outside of August). While it's not much to look at – just a…
Transylvania
Saxon-style furnishings, painted with pretty floral designs, infuse this otherwise simple and homely guesthouse with traditional flavour. The restaurant …
Lahemaa National Park
Waking up within the rarefied confines of Sagadi Manor, with its gracious gardens at your disposal, is a downright lovely experience. There’s a tidy 31…
Plovdiv
Newly opened in 2016, this perfectly positioned hotel is the brainchild of the team behind another charismatic spot in the old town, Hostel Old Plovdiv…
Estonia
With a name meaning 'youth' it's not clear whether this swanky complex is aiming to attract young people, or those seeking the eternal variety. Rooms are…
Latvia
Close to the Veczemju klintis amidst the Vidzeme Rocky Seashore, this campground has cute little cabins set amidst the pine trees. There are picnic sites…
Sighişoara
This cosy, family-run place is a calm haven outside the citadel, with a friendly welcome. Dorm rooms are well maintained and have lockers, private rooms…
Sofia
This swish, modern affiliate of the Best Western chain is one of the nicest hotels in the centre and a first choice among business travellers. The hotel…
Banja Luka
Twelve rooms with high ceilings, starched sheets, glossy woodwork and high-pressure showers are slightly marred by paintings of writhing or blurry nudes…
Minsk
Minsk's first boutique hotel looks like the kind of place Louis XIV would have stayed in had he been travelling for business: think flat-screen TVs in…
St Petersburg
On a particularly picturesque stretch of the Moyka River, this charming inn is housed in an historic 18th-century building. The 33 rooms are decorated in…
Sibiu
Though housed in a 450-year-old building, the dorms and private rooms at Old Town Hostel are crisp and modern, with views of the square that deserve a far…
St Petersburg
Practically on the doorstep of the Hermitage, this superb hotel has all the comforts you’d expect of an international luxury chain. Rooms have a stylish…
Fruška Gora National Park
Set in the woods on the northeastern edge of the national park (about 6km from Sremski Karlovci), this lodge is open year-round and has four- and six…
Central & Eastern Istria
Just up the hill from Momjan, this farmhouse rents eight rooms with kitchenettes, some of which have terraces and sea vistas. Breakfasts include homemade…
Sakhalin Island
Aimed primarily at longer-term visitors, but perfectly viable for a night or two, this is one of Yuzhno’s most popular hotels. It looks like a polished…
Perast
Conte is not so much a hotel as a series of deluxe studio to two-bedroom apartments in historic buildings scattered around St Nicholas’ Church. The sense…
St Petersburg
Following the formula of other creative clusters around town, this one, behind the post office on ul Vosstaniya, is also home to a hostel. In this case,…
Northern Dalmatia
One of the few hotels in Primošten itself, this 324-room complex, almost lost amid the trees of a small promontory a short walk from town, has direct…
Vilnius
This small, homey hotel's location so close to the cathedral is either a boon or a bane, depending on how much you enjoy the sound of the 5pm bells. Rooms…
Western Estonia & the Islands
A working farm in the 19th century, Tolli offers rooms in the main farmhouse, in the barn or in a rustic log cabin, plus sites to pitch your own tent…
Trogir
Much more swanky than the name implies, this luxurious property is the first from this mini chain outside Israel. You would never guess that this vast…
Bulgaria
This modest guesthouse is located in the western part of the town, about 400m down from the entrance to the Kaleto Fortress. There are five rooms, some…
Latvia
Perfectly located, this small three-storey hotel is in a renovated building just off the main pedestrian street. Rooms are modern, although cynics should…
Krk Island
Right on the beach on the western side of town, this small, well-run hotel started life as an Austro-Hungarian army barracks. The emperor's troops have…
Sveti Stefan
Be sure to book far, far ahead if you want to snag one of these comfortable, extremely clean apartments; word of Dijana's warm welcomes has got around,…
Chişinău
The best all-around hostel in Chişinău, Ionika scores points with an excellent kitchen, flamboyant common areas, spacious dorms, individual bed lights and…
Zagreb
Right by the Botanical Garden (hence the name), the Garden is all clean lines and lashings of white. We like the soothing neutral decor topped off by B&W…
Bay of Kotor
Splendido is magnifico. Completely gutted and fitted with comfortable modern rooms, this large stone palazzo still surveys the bay as solidly as it’s ever…
Rovinj
Croatia's first design hotel, this 248-room powerhouse of style is a creation of Croatia's starchitects 3LHD. It rises over Lone Bay like a ship dropped…
Zadar
Tucked away in a suburban neighbourhood, this friendly little hostel has brightly coloured rooms, a small pool, a guest barbecue and an all-round funky…
Belarus
Ideally positioned opposite the park, this is the city's most upscale hotel, with a gym, sauna and, in its central courtyard, a summer wine garden. The…
Budva
This glorious seaside hotel has been sitting by the sands of Jaz Beach since 1967, and while the clean, spacious rooms don't show their age, the excellent…
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