Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe

  • Family Hotel Ring

    Bulgaria

    This contemporary lakeside hotel, about 100m from the shoreline of Lake Ogosta (Augusta), has comfortable rooms and apartments, as well as a good…

  • Agroturizam Ograde

    Central & Eastern Istria

    Two separate houses (sleeping eight in one, 12 in the other) are available for rent at this animal-filled farm in the village of Katun Lindarski, 10km…

  • Hotel Aurora

    Mali Lošinj

    This former state-owned behemoth is now the very model of a modern-day resort hotel. Rooms are decorated in sunny shades and each has its own balcony. If…

  • Valamar Riviera

    Poreč

    This rather swanky four-star pad right on the harbourside offers friendly service and some rooms with sea-gazing balconies. There's also a restaurant and…

  • Shorhotel

    Western Siberia

    In Sheregesh town rather than on the ski slopes, the small, family-run Shorhotel offers exceptional value for money with big, bright and quiet rooms, some…

  • Villa Lika

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Right by the bus stop in Mukinje, these two large houses have shiny white rooms punctuated with brightly coloured curtains and tiles. There are 15 rooms…

  • Hotel Primorye

    Vladivostok

    Primorye has decent rooms with playful details such as funny artwork, though the design is rather dated and the beds are rockhard. The best rooms are two…

  • Apartments Briv

    Bay of Kotor

    Step down from the sun deck of this modern block and straight into the water. There are 24 attractive apartments of differing sizes and configurations on…

  • Hotel Oceanic

    Varna

    The Oceanic has cool, modern rooms with all the usual facilities, as well as some rather jazzy apartments. Given the central location on one of the city's…

  • Amberton Klaipėda

    Klaipėda

    Part of a four-star hotel chain, the Amberton feels institutional but compensates with amenities (spa, tennis courts, casino, pool). The experience hinges…

  • Hotel Max Prestige

    Budva

    If you hadn’t guessed from the name, this shiny minihotel has slight delusions of grandeur. The exterior is a hodgepodge of pretentious turrets and…

  • Casa Romană I

    Sibiu

    Only 500m east of Piaţa Mare, this pleasant guesthouse has great-value rooms with flat-screens, fridges and sofas. Staff are very friendly and there's a…

  • Downtown Hostel

    Novi Sad

    Super-friendly staff and an 'in the thick of it' location off Trg Slobode make this rambunctious, slightly ramshackle hostel a classic Novi Sad experience…

  • Guest House Ankora

    Krka National Park

    Simple but lovingly looked-after rooms and apartments in a good, central Skradin location make this an excellent base for Krka National Park. The stone…

  • Hotel Druskininkai

    Lithuania

    The Druskininkai is certainly one of the most stylish hotels in town. Behind its striking glass-and-wood facade are modern rooms bathed in natural light,…

  • Capitolina City Chic

    Cluj-Napoca

    Breezy design touches such as chandeliers, flowing drapes and literary quotes lend an upbeat feel to this boutique hotel, 400m west of the botanical…

  • Azimut Polar Star Hotel Yakutsk

    Yakutsk

    Little appears to have changed at the top business hotel in town since the Azimut chain took over – the Polar Star remains a fairly ugly place with decent…

  • Hotel Rosi

    Northern Montenegro

    On top of a supermarket and right by the bus stop, the family-run Rosi isn't big on glamour, but it is convenient, clean and comfortable. Its good…

  • Brother House Kaunas

    Kaunas

    Decked out in austere greys and whites, offset by the dark-wood furniture and the odd splash of modern art that borders on risqué, these contemporary…

  • Hotel Versailles

    Vladivostok

    The Versailles does a decent job of recapturing the imperial grace of a century-old hotel that reopened in the ’90s, despite some bizarre decorative…

  • Hotel Nad Pripyatya

    Belarus

    If you're visiting Pripyatsky National Park on an overnight trip, this excellent-value hotel opposite the park headquarters is your best bet. Rooms are…

  • Sky Hotel

    St Petersburg

    Wildly patterned wallpaper and retro theatre posters in the corridors create an impression at this above-average 15-room hotel in a great, central…

  • Polikoff Hotel

    St Petersburg

    For style gurus on a budget, this quiet haven of contemporary cool is just steps away from Nevsky pr, but can be hard to find. Enter through the brown…

  • Hotel Dvina

    Northern European Russia

    This 13-storey pink Soviet beauty is a super-central, international-standard hotel that's been tastefully refurbished with quality linens, tiled bathrooms…

  • Hotel Aparjods

    Latvia

    Tucked behind the busy main road 1.5km away from the centre, Aparjods is a modern complex of barn-like structures with reed-and-shingle roofing. The rooms…

  • Camp 'National Park'

    Northern Dalmatia

    On a bit of gravelly Adriatic beach next to the park's admin building, this basic 100-person campground is a favourite among climbers and other…

  • Bardin Hotel & Health

    Western Siberia

    A 10-minute stroll west of the city centre, the Bardin is a new business hotel and spa that leaves any other place to stay in Novokuznetsk in the shade…

  • Hostel Tower 31/18

    Minsk

    JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald lived under the same roof (in a different apartment) in the 1960s. If that doesn’t interest you, then the welcoming vibe,…

  • Guesthouse Luba

    Bulgaria

    This handsome guesthouse is situated on a quiet street in Srebârna village, a couple of minutes' walk away from Lake Srebârna. The owner can speak a…

  • City Club

    Moldova

    One of the better deals in the region, City Club features lovely staff and well-appointed, spacious rooms. There are classy inside-and-out dining choices…

  • Hotel Hemus

    Bulgaria

    This high-rise hotel on the main square remains the best accommodation option in town, though the rooms and corridors have a mustiness about them that…

  • Guesthouse Geto

    Bulgaria

    This cosy guesthouse is located in the western part of the town, about 400m down from the entrance to the Kaleto Fortress. Modest rooms come with…

  • Luka’s Lodge

    Hvar Town

    Friendly owner Luka really takes care of his guests at this cosy hostel, a five-minute walk from the harbour. All rooms come with fridges and some have…

  • Haus Freiburg

    Ulcinj

    High on the slopes above the town, this family-run hotel has well-kitted-out apartments and rooms, and a particularly attractive roof terrace with sea…

  • Natalya Hotel

    Sakhalin Island

    This friendly business hotel offers bright, spacious rooms, with full kitchens (including stove and microwave). The rather dated furnishings might mean…

  • Guest House Biličić

    Dubrovnik

    The main attraction of this long-standing guesthouse is its gorgeous subtropical garden, with a guest kitchen on the terrace. Bedrooms are simple and…

  • Hotel Grand

    Central Montenegro

    Step back into an era of brass trim, dark wood, parquet floors and keys dangling behind disinterested reception staff. While its name may have rung true…

  • Ski Hotel

    Durmitor National Park

    While the interiors don't live up to the promise of the Swiss chalet–style building, the rooms are clean and certainly liveable. A sauna, a small gym, an…

  • Hotel Greguar

    Kyiv

    What makes this hotel different is a kitchenette in each of the large comfortable rooms. It's not like Kyiv has any shortage of good inexpensive food, but…

  • Hotel Sin-Kom

    Serbia

    If transport from Pirot is not an issue, Sin-Kom is a solid choice for visiting Stara Planina, with friendly staff and a convenient location around the…

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