Pula
Crazy? Hardly. Tucked into the bottom floor of an old apartment block, this bright hostel has six- to 10-bed dorms with privacy curtains and lots of…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe
Bosnia & Hercegovina
The exterior looks like a Scooby Doo mansion but inside the Termag, traditional ideas and open fireplaces are given a stylish modern twist. Rooms have…
Podgorica
A wonderful showcase of 1960s Yugoslav architecture, the Podgorica has been modernised yet retains its period charm – right down to the unsmiling staff…
Varna
This smallish, smart hotel, just a few blocks off central bul Slivnitsa, is popular with business travellers and is a nice top-end choice. The rooms are…
Lahemaa National Park
At the end of the Käsmu road, this complex has simple, cheerful rooms in a white clapboard house by the sea. Campers are welcome to pitch a tent on the…
Western Siberia
If you're in the market for a state-of-the-art business hotel with ample facilities, you won't go wrong at this Hilton offering, which has calming colour…
Northern European Russia
A good upmarket portside option. Rooms are spacious, with decent linen and powerful showers, but the lack of netting on windows means you either roast or…
Hvar Town
The advantages of Kapa's south-end-of-town location are the spacious surrounds and the brilliant sunset views. It's run by a young brother-and-sister team…
Sofia
You can hardly miss this very central hotel with gigantic blooms on its facade. The flowery motif is continued in the large, carefully styled rooms, and…
Pirin Mountains
Located a five-minute walk from the centre, in a quieter residential area, the Korona is popular as much for its restaurant as for its lodgings. While…
St Petersburg
The ambitious Azimut hotel chain has done a great job of making you forget that you're in one of St Petersburg's ugliest buildings with their clever…
Dubrovnik
Situated on one of the steeply stepped old-town streets, this friendly, family-run place has four atmospheric stone-walled rooms with private bathrooms…
Northern Dalmatia
Offering such luxuries as running water, a toilet and electricity, this lodge crams 50 beds into four rooms; bring a sleeping bag. There's also a kitchen…
Western Ukraine
The 'silver storks' may have a bit of an awkward location (1.5km south of the bus and train stations next to a busy road), but this well-designed …
Ruse
In a bright-yellow neoclassical mansion just up from the river, the luxurious Anna Palace has large rooms done out in a fin de siècle style (think brocade…
Sofia
A luxurious salmon-pink 1930s-era home with its own bistro, the Residence has nine rooms and sumptuous suites with cherry-wood flooring, antique-style…
Belgrade
This characterful 19-room mid-range hotel is homely, welcoming and comfortably equipped. The Zemun location means it's a longish bus or taxi ride from the…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Snuggle up in an old wooden house in a quiet suburban street, close to the beach and water park (if a decent walk from central Pärnu). Rooms strike a nice…
Lviv
Modern hotel on the 6th and 7th floors of a mini high-rise aimed at business clientele, just a few minutes walk from pl Rynok. Bedrooms are done out in…
Dubrovnik
The eight rooms at this well-located boutique hotel are smallish, but they’re well presented and don’t fall short on comfort. Staff are sweet and you’ll…
Latvia
Accommodation here is in sea-facing barrel-shaped huts on a small dune under trees on the beach. The houses are quite charming and have one-way glass so…
Adriatic Coast
The Obala may not have the razzamatazz of its flashier neighbours, but this clean, understated, beachfront hotel is run by some of the friendliest people…
Veliko Târnovo
The schmick Bolyarski roosts on the bluff on ul Stambolov, with magical views of the town and river. Its modern, well-kept rooms are pitched at business…
Veliko Târnovo
Hotel Premier is a smart and central option, located on a side street near the post office. Amenities are geared at business travellers, though there is…
Sofia
The hotel's popularity has allowed the owners to hike prices in recent years, though the excellent city-centre location, comfortable rooms and gleaming…
Kotor
Duomo offers a wonderful blend of modern comforts and traditional ambience. Wooden sleigh beds, old-fashioned phones and writing desks are set against the…
Western Estonia & the Islands
The Tiffany-style lamps, model ships and wooden panelling lend an old-world feel to the lobby, which is quite a contrast to the boxy exterior. Yet…
Northern Dalmatia
Creating a rather grand impression on the Tisno waterfront, this late-19th-century house has been converted into a stylish little hotel. The rooms are in…
Zagreb
Hotel Astoria is a solid choice just a short stroll from the train station. Part of the Best Western Premier hotel family, the hotel has bright, business…
Tirana
Bordering on being a boutique offering, this central 19-room hotel has comfortable rooms with polished wood floors and bunches of flowers adding an…
Transylvania
Looking like a '70s cruise ship on the outside, this businessy hotel has art deco aspirations with a spangly lobby and bright crimson dining room. Rooms…
Zadar
Just 1.5km from the old town, this 20-bed, yachting-themed hostel is run by a passionate sailor. Rooms are immaculate, with big lockers, electric window…
St Petersburg
This is the best of several hotels in the city run by Finnish chain Sokos because of its excellent spa and fitness centre with a wonderful large swimming…
Bulgaria
This comfortable guesthouse is located in the village of Pepelina, about 2km from the Orlova Chuka cave and 20km from the Ivanovo Rock Monastery in the…
St Petersburg
With supremely comfortable king-sized beds, huge bathrooms and a confidently understated style, the Angleterre's best rooms provide breathtaking views of…
Durmitor National Park
With a fabulously hospitable host (there’s no escaping the rakija shots), this private campsite above the visitors centre is a sociable option. It's a…
Bulgaria
This lovely hotel snoozes away in a quiet residential neighbourhood west of the main square. Airy, light-filled rooms are arranged around a garden…
Poreč
With its central location, tasteful rooms, cool marble bathrooms and balconies with Adriatic views, this Austrian-era hotel maintains its elegant caché…
Lviv
If you want good quality digs bang in the heart of the action, look no further than this superbly done-out hotel housed in the Palace Coloccini right on…
Sarajevo
The rooms in this centrally located hotel have contemporary decor with backlit ceiling panels and bathrooms behind big glass panels (the toilet doors are…
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