Kyiv
The fancy, 13-room Knyazhya Hora is down by the river just 1km before Tarasova Hora. It offers immaculate, European-standard facilities and a contemporary…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe
Northern European Russia
Neat, presentable rooms shaped like pie slices in a circular building with balconies near the lake. Theatrical motifs are apt, given its location in the…
Wallachia
There's nothing fancy here at this boxy business hotel 2km northwest of the centre, but the rooms are clean and good value. The Nord has two- and three…
Western Ukraine
The unimaginatively renovated but hopelessly post-communist Hotel Dubno, offering very reasonably priced accommodation, is good for a one-nighter and it…
Zadar
Hidden in a scrappy cluster of holiday homes up on the hill (not too far from the beach but a fair hike from the old town), this tidy apartment block…
Tivat
This hilltop backpackers is a hostel of the old-school: family-run, oddball art on the walls, instruments waiting to be picked up, and a communal vibe. If…
Central Montenegro
They may not be great at speaking English, but the family who run this central guesthouse offer a warm welcome nonetheless. The rooms are simply decorated…
Northern European Russia
This friendly hostel is on the third floor of a rundown office building, but don't let the unappealing exterior put you off. The color-coded dorms are…
Zagorje
Although low on style points, the rooms here are decently sized and come with fridge, satellite TV and traditional skylight-windows, though the beds aren…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Good-value spacious and bright rooms are available at this pleasant, secluded spot, south of the castle. It's surrounded by parkland and sports facilities…
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Spread over 35 hectares flanking the Korana River, this huge campground run by Plitvice Lakes National Park is about 6km north of the park's Entrance 1,…
Hvar Town
Just steps from the harbour, this buzzy backpackers has well-equipped four- to 12-bed dorms with lockers, a small shared kitchen and a terrace on the top…
Black Sea Coast
Situated just off the seafront promenade, this compact, 13-room hotel is a bright and breezy place with attractive rooms, all with fridges and TVs and…
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
This big, old three-star hotel has rooms that are slightly old-fashioned but perfectly fine, and some have balconies with excellent views. The restaurant…
Western Siberia
Right behind a Dostoyevsky statue, this large hotel has spacious rooms that are a tad overdone with velvet curtains, satin bedspreads and the like, but at…
Plovdiv
With its mirrored tower and bland facade, the Dafi looks a bit like a small office tower from the outside. But its Kapana location, individually decorated…
Novi Sad
Reeking of communist-era retro, Novi Sad's oldest hotel (1854) isn't as slick as others, but its location overlooking the town square is unbeatable, as is…
Istria's West Coast
Vast doesn't do justice to this sprawling beachfront campsite, 8km south of Umag. The mammoth scale means that there are plenty of sporting and…
Sinaia
Marami is well positioned for visiting nearby Peleş Castle and its trim, modern rooms increase in comfort with the price. The atmosphere is snug, with…
Pirin Mountains
This family-run hotel won't win prizes for decor, but it's a well-run place with roomy lodgings and maintained bathrooms. The attached Bulgarian…
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
Handy mountain chalet on the northern side of the Ceahlău Massif at an altitude of 1220m. It's reachable by trail from Durău and offers 80 beds, including…
Pakleni Islands
The artsy Meneghello family runs this beautiful boutique complex of villas and bungalows, scattered among lush tropical gardens. The complex features two…
Moldova
This towering, smartly furnished hotel is definitely the mainstay for business people. It has a super-central location near the House of Soviets. Rooms…
Western European Russia
Overlook the nouveau-riche decorative touches: this midsized hotel, restaurant and business complex is a decent option right near Peace Sq, and its 'ye…
Moscow
Small but satisfactory rooms, plus a fitness centre and billiards room. Discounts available with advanced booking. All prices include transfers to and…
Perast
This welcoming place offers great value for money and a big serve of genuine Montenegrin hospitality. The rooms aren't massive, but they're comfortable,…
Western European Russia
Affiliated with Izborsk Museum, this bucolic guesthouse overlooks the valley from beneath the back of the fortress. The two-room lyux suite has a broad…
Bulgaria
This friendly little guesthouse, run by a helpful local couple, has an excellent central location above the pedestrian street. Rooms vary in size, but are…
Istria's West Coast
This vast naturist complex, 5km north of Poreč, occupies an entire headland, with beaches, bars, restaurants and even a supermarket. There are 559 pitches…
Northern Montenegro
Hidden in the corner of the square behind the park, this midsize hotel is a strictly perfunctory affair that’s characterless but clean. There’s a…
St Petersburg
Handy for the Hermitage and a slight cut above the average mini-hotel, this eight-room property has small rooms with exposed brick walls as a feature,…
Burgas
Conveniently located right in the city centre, with a selection of brightly coloured rooms featuring fridges, kettles and cable TV. The multilingual staff…
Hvar Town
This sparkling complex is only 50m from the sea, west of the town centre. All the rooms and apartments have balconies, some sea-facing. The hotel also has…
Mali Lošinj
Well-run harbour-side digs where the 25 ever-so-slightly dated but comfortable rooms sport satellite TVs, safes and sparkling bathrooms. Staff are helpful…
Wallachia
A good choice in Poienari is Pensiunea La Cetate, just 100m from the steps leading to Poienari Citadel. Breakfast costs an additional 40 lei. There’s a…
Braşov
This courtyard hotel in a 100-year-old house has nine comfy double rooms and four suites, some with low-hanging wood beams, and all with trim modern…
Rab Island
About 2km east of town, this tightly packed campsite sits right on a sandy beach – perfect for toddlers, painfully shallow for adults. Facilities include…
Cluj-Napoca
Old-world glamour oozes from Hotel Agape’s exterior, though when we passed through its boxy rooms were lost in the '70s. Still, staff are multilingual,…
Transylvania
On the main road through Padiş, this tourist complex's five pinewood cabins are simple but romantic, with comfy beds, TVs and mountain views. Wi-fi doesn…
Tivat
The Palma ticks all the seaside-holiday boxes: it's got a private beach, a restaurant, ocean views, comfortable beds and amiable staff. It's not quite…
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