Hvar Town
Run by a friendly islander from his family's old stone house, just behind the waterfront, this hostel has only a handful of dorms and private rooms. The…
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Lithuania
This four-star establishment is Šiauliai’s swankiest choice. Hidden behind its deep-red facade are suitably plush rooms in understated greys and browns, a…
Podgorica
Basic but friendly hostel in a large apartment block near the bus station. Rooms aren't flashpackery, but they're certainly clean and cute. The chummy…
Bulgaria
Two humble but surprisingly spacious rooms lie above this excellent mehana, which dishes up quality Bulgarian fare. The well-kept rooms have wooden floors…
Yakutsk
Just steps from pl Lenina and with the old town on its doorstep, TD’s regular rooms follow a standard Soviet template, but are freshly updated and have…
Latvia
At the mouth of Dukstigals Bay, you'll find Ezerkrasti Resort: this lush green property dotted with charming wooden cottages in a variety of shapes and…
Bulgaria
This classy little hotel represents marvellous value thanks to its comfortably furnished rooms, red-and-gold decor and relaxing common-room area with TV…
Black Sea Coast
With superb views over the coast, this big glass box has some of the best rooms and facilities in town, although the seemingly obligatory half-board…
Podgorica
A business-orientated makeover in 2008 has thankfully kept the 1970s exterior angularity of this city-fringe hotel, while the surrealist art of Dado Ðurić…
Transylvania
Modern guesthouse with a chalet feel, on the road from Păltiniş to Rășinari (about 3km west of the latter). Rooms are well-maintained and wood-furnished,…
Western Siberia
While not overloaded with character, it covers business travellers' needs with well-appointed rooms, a decent restaurant and a fitness centre. But the…
Veliko Târnovo
Between Marno Pole Park and the tourist information centre, the cheerful Alegro's room are simple and a shade old-fashioned in style. Still, it's a solid…
Kaunas
An atmospheric guesthouse with an excellent Old Town location. Rooms have a regal feel, with Baroque-style carpets and blood-red throws, and it's above a…
Istria's West Coast
This intimate family-run hotel in the fishing village of Lovrečica, around 6km south of Umag, has 22 contemporary rooms, an illuminated outdoor pool, a…
Varna
In a quiet neighbourhood south of the main thoroughfare, Hi is a friendly place featuring stylish, cosy rooms – some very small – with TVs and minibars…
Zagorje
Just a hop over the road from the train station, this friendly, small hotel offers a choice of small standard rooms (with TV and minibar) or renovated,…
Transylvania
Jude Law and Nicole Kidman stayed at this cosy chalet while filming Cold Mountain. Some doubles aren't huge, but everything is furnished with an eye for…
Cres Island
This idyllic camping ground is a small affair, with pitches occupying old terraced fields right by a great swimming beach. There's also a volleyball court…
Western European Russia
The well-run Prestige is the best pick in town with helpful English-speaking staff and light-filled, plush, comfy rooms. It also has spa and sauna…
Bay of Kotor
Facing over a tree-shaded garden to its own narrow stretch of pebbly beach, this complex has at its heart Hotel Milena, a traditional stone building with…
Northern Montenegro
This collection of rustic, charming cabins is as flash as it gets out here. It's comfortable and quaint, the owner is a font of local knowledge, and its…
Jūrmala
This inviting hotel sports 15 compact rooms that come in quirky configurations; try for one with a skylight. Villa Joma is right on the main drag and has…
Sinaia
This gingerbread-roofed hotel looks to be transplanted straight from Hansel and Gretel, while inside its rooms are crisp and elegant. The location, right…
Bulgaria
Bed down in a Bulgarian Revival atmosphere at family-run Varosha 2003, with its flower-filled balconies overlooking the river. Rooms with smooth wood…
Sofia
Attached to the Red House cultural centre in a wonderful 1920s building once home to Bulgaria's most famous sculptor, this six-room hotel offers digs with…
Niš
Top views over the Nišava River and fortress from slick surrounds are the calling at this friendly and well-equipped modern midrange. Its 23 rooms share…
Opatija
Bored with all that fussy Habsburg style? Then the 50 sleek, understated, subtly hued rooms here should fit the bill nicely. The balconies offer…
Jagoda & Ante Bracanović House
Hvar Town
There are three tidy rooms and one apartment for rent in this large private house on a residential street with very quiet neighbours (it's next to the…
Bulgaria
Housed inside a century-old Turkish bathhouse and set back from the river, the Anna-Kristina is a welcoming, if slightly formal, place with spacious rooms…
Bulgaria
Just south of the Thracian tomb, the Chiflika has a faux-traditional look, though the bones of the building date to 1851. Rooms are of a relatively high…
Mali Lošinj
Very family friendly, this huge hotel offers excellent facilities, including tennis courts, a large resort-style pool and two smaller kids' pools, plus…
Mali Lošinj
This welcoming family-run guesthouse has simple, well-equipped rooms and apartments, all with bathrooms – two have distant sea views. It’s in a suburban…
Subotica
A great choice for a no-fuss stay, this comfortable, modern guesthouse with friendly staff is located in a quiet street near the town centre. The rooms…
Belarus
Near the lovely ratusha (town hall), a short walk from the castle, this is a surprisingly contemporary property for provincial Belarus and a fabulous deal…
Istria's West Coast
This boutique hotel has 28 tasteful rooms and suites in eight interconnected buildings on the edge of the old town, with an ambitious restaurant (try the…
Braşov
This hidden courtyard oasis has five beautiful apartments, some with split-level floors adjoined by spiral staircases. Each is defiantly individual but…
Subotica
These four-star rooms resemble a 'gentleman's den', with warm mahogany-looking fittings and beds lined with bookshelves. The hotel also houses a gigantic…
Rab Island
A recent overhaul has brought style and substance to this well-located hotel amid the trees of Komrčar Park. Facilities include tennis courts, a gym, a…
Dubrovnik
The classiest sister in a family of resort-style hotels grouped on a pretty stretch of Lapad Bay, the Royal Princess is deliciously low slung and plush…
Lviv
Located on the edge of the former Armenian quarter, this solid midrange choice features big bathrooms containing Ukraine' s softest, fluffiest towels. The…
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