Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe

  • Orlovskaya Dom 1

    Western European Russia

    You couldn’t wish for a better location, on the edge of the lake with the cupolas of Trinity Cathedral right behind. The spotless rooms sport Juliet…

  • Biznestsentr

    Russian Far East

    Komsomolsk’s most modern business-oriented hotel has bright, comfortably furnished rooms with modern bathrooms (including space-shuttle-like shower…

  • Hotel Yamskaya

    Western Siberia

    With cosy rooms, friendly service, a perfect location near the kremlin and a warm and inviting overall atmosphere, this 12-room hotel borders on boutique…

  • Mini-Hotel Ilma

    Northern European Russia

    Well-located mini-hotel with a fresh colour scheme, friendly staff and a small guest kitchen. Also has a hostel out back with bunk beds in bright rooms…

  • Four Seasons Moscow

    Moscow

    Long a fixture on the Moscow skyline, the infamous Hotel Moskva was demolished in 2003, but Four Seasons reconstructed the old exterior, complete with…

  • Ararat Park Hyatt

    Moscow

    This deluxe hotel is an archetype of contemporary design: its glass-and-marble facade is sleek and stunning, yet blends effortlessly with the classical…

  • Hotel Savoy

    Moscow

    Built in 1912, the Savoy maintains an atmosphere of tsarist-era privilege for its guests, and is more intimate and affordable than other luxury hotels…

  • Square Nine design hotel on Studentski square

    Square Nine

    Belgrade

    Behind a copper-toned facade overlooking pleasant Studentski Park, Square Nine cradles a vintage, mid-century modern motif – the work of top Brazilian…

  • Robinson Sunset House

    Lake Ohrid

    Sweeping lake views, free surfboards (for paddling) and a sprawling garden with lots of relaxing nooks and crannies make this ramshackle hostel a winner…

  • Villa Hermani

    Transylvania

    The HQ of award-winning Carpathian Nature Tours, this cosy guesthouse has spick-and-span rooms with pine beds, colourful bedspreads, and corridors lined…

  • Esplanade Zagreb Hotel

    Zagreb

    This art deco masterpiece was purpose-built to welcome the Orient Express crowd in 1925 and still holds on to many original features, from its grand…

  • Demetra Art Hotel

    St Petersburg

    In a grand art nouveau building dating from 1913, the Demetra Art Hotel has plush rooms with oak flooring, richly patterned drapes and duvets, and touches…

  • Hotel Indigo

    St Petersburg

    A total overhaul of the original building – a pre-revolutionary hotel in its day – paved the way for the sleek and stylish Hotel Indigo, a big step up…

  • Official State Hermitage Hotel

    St Petersburg

    Despite its incongruous location, the 126-room Official State Hermitage Hotel is a dazzling affair with enough Italian marble and chandeliers to keep even…

  • Butuceni Eco-Resort

    Moldova

    This beautifully restored traditional village compound 1km east of the bridge in Butuceni has 19 rooms done up in peasant style, but sporting modern baths…

  • Hotel Sighişoara

    Sighişoara

    Sighişoara lost many of its venerable buildings to a 17th-century fire, but this 1502 mansion survived. Though its 32 rooms (all with en suites) are…

  • Lauču Akmens

    Latvia

    This beachfront complex has sweeping views of the Gulf of Rīga. The range of apartments, from simple units in an older building to ones called 'Sunset…

  • Apafi Manor House

    Transylvania

    The 15th-century Hungarian Apafi Manor House, painstakingly restored to its 18th-century layout, is now a heritage guesthouse with a princely air. Rooms…

  • DoubleTree by Hilton

    Minsk

    A short walk from the Old Town, this 21-storey high-rise is the capital's best all-around hotel. The ship-shape, well-appointed rooms are what you'd…

  • Chao Mama

    St Petersburg

    In an excellent location, Chao Mama has nine stylish rooms, each boasting a unique design, and offers excellent value for money. The best rooms have small…

  • Central Park

    Sighişoara

    Prepare to crane your neck as you enter this opulent hotel, where artwork hangs high on the walls, European antiques decorate the hallways, and…

  • Kyiv Art Hostel

    Kyiv

    Owner Valentin, an artist, has created a masterpiece in his Podil apartment. It consists of a single dorm room with six double-wide beds, and two small…

  • Rembrandt Hotel

    Bucharest

    Prices have gone through the roof here in the past couple of years, though the hotel's personal touch and stylish rooms, with big, comfy beds and parquet…

  • Lounge Hostel

    Skopje

    A lovely large common area, orthopaedic mattresses and bright, breezy balconies attached to every room are some of the highlights of this sociable, retro…

  • Hotel Slovenska Plaža

    Budva

    With more than a thousand rooms, two pools, 11 tennis courts, four restaurants, salons, a cinema, galleries and markets on-site, this recently renovated…

  • Sunshine of Montenegro

    Bay of Kotor

    Never mind the sunshine (of which there is plenty): the mountain and sea views from these huge, spic-and-span modern apartments (not to mention the pool)…

  • Guest House Amelie

    Moscow

    Amelie benefits from its superb location right by Pushkinskaya pl – it's unlikely you will find a room much cheaper than this in the vicinity, and it's a…

  • Shangri La

    Mostar

    Behind an imposing 1887 facade, eight individually themed rooms are presented to hotel standards, and there's a fine roof terrace with comfy parasol…

  • Hotel Platani

    Trebinje

    Taking pride of place on Trebinje's pretty, central square, this landmark hotel evokes the elegance of the Austro-Hungarian era. Downstairs is one of…

  • Rooms Zagreb 17

    Zagreb

    In the heart of the city, these spacious rooms overlooking the cafe-buzz of Tkalčićeva have swags of style thanks to owner Irena's eye for detail…

  • Hotel & Resort Gacka

    Northern Montenegro

    Less than 5km from Mojkovac's centre but a million miles from its (relative) bustle, this lovely spot is dotted with pristine wooden cabins enjoying…

  • Apartments Life

    Northern Montenegro

    Centrally located and very welcoming, this cosy place offers the choice of a one-bedroom apartment, a private cottage or an entire house; all are cosy,…

  • Shakespeare

    Vilnius

    This former printing house turned boutique hotel comprises 30 individually styled rooms. Perks include its tasteful eclecticism of decor, thoughtful…

  • Saka Manor

    Estonia

    In a peaceful clifftop setting, signposted off the Tallinn–Narva highway just east of Varja, this seaside retreat encompasses a campground, a low-key spa…

  • Leopold I

    Novi Sad

    This rock-top, 59-room hotel in the Petrovaradin complex is split into two sections, with two different names: the 1st floor, Leopold I, is given over to…

  • Frost House

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Little restraint was shown restoring and refurbishing this 1705 house in central Pärnu. An eye-catching profusion of details includes original wooden…

  • Hotel Aleksandar

    Adriatic Coast

    Elegant and surprisingly understated, this new designer hotel is a delight. It's already winning die-hard devotees, thanks to an exceptionally…

  • Camp Full Monte

    Bay of Kotor

    Hidden in the mountains near the Croatian border (check online for driving instructions), this campground offers solar-generated hot water, odourless…

  • Hotel Opera

    Bucharest

    Set on a backstreet corner, this 33-room, faintly art deco hotel plays on the early-20th-century theme with historic artwork on the walls and porcelain…

  • Polar Star

    Durmitor National Park

    A quick 4km drive from Žabljak, this recently renovated hotel is a clean, comfy and comradely option for those who want to be near town but not in it…

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