Tyrol
Dating to 1465, this listed wooden chalet oozes alpine charm from every last beam. Fleecy rugs and pine keep the mood cosy in rooms with mountain-facing…
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Bol
Even the dorms get their own bathrooms in this well-run, custom-built hostel, right in the heart of the old town. Some of the private rooms have wonderful…
León
Overlooking one of the loveliest squares in León, this excellent place inhabits a restored former monastery; the rooms are mostly spacious and stylishly…
Mostar
There's nothing flash about this cramped little hostel, but backpackers love it for its chilled-out vibe and the friendliness of the family who runs it…
Wallachia
This beautifully restored landmark hotel sits in the dead centre of town. It offers both three- and four-star rooms, though there is not really much of a…
Wallachia
A handsome historic hotel, situated in the centre of the city, within easy walking distance of the central park and the Brâncuşi sculptures. Rooms are…
Fira
If you’re staying here, your day of luxury begins with breakfast on your balcony. Ultramodern rooms are white, crisp and cool in more ways than one, yet…
Northern Dalmatia
The sweeping Adriatic views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and the contemporary stylishness throughout make this a wonderful choice. Multiple swimming…
Ávila
Occupying a 16th-century palace hard up against the wall in the north of the old town, Parador Raimundo de Borgoña has all the essential elements of the…
Vis Island
This stylish option has four colour-themed rooms (green, cream, chocolate and red) inside a traditional town house with all-modern interiors. The location…
Sifnos
Pitch your tent behind the beach in a well-run lot with shady trees, or hire tents with mattresses for €30. There are well-equipped rooms and apartments …
Graz
A big, busy but friendly hotel that retains its family-run origins, rooms here are decorated in a crisp, smart style. The hotel's lovely old bones banish…
Lappland
With glorious views out over the lake and slick rooms, a gym, indoor hot tub and sauna, this is a top spot to lay your head in Arjeplog year-round. The…
Zell am See
Just a joyous skip from the ski lift and centre, this friendly pension has simple but homey rooms with lots of pine, floral prints and balconies. There…
North & West Coast
The owners of Mackays Rooms in Durness also run Croft 103, a stunning, modern self-catering option aimed at couples, 7 miles east, right on Loch Eriboll…
Varna
Just across the road from Primorski Park, Modus is a chic boutique hotel that has suitably stylish rooms with all the facilities you'd expect. Various…
Spain
Among the more tempting hotels for those with a little fiscal room to manoeuvre are the 90 or so paradores, a state-funded chain of hotels in often…
Transylvania
Six trim rooms, where modern fittings mingle with rustic touches like wooden beams, offer terrific views of Bran Castle. It's clean, friendly, and has…
Ticino
Just inside the Old Town, this is a petite and friendly midrange pick. Rooms are straightforward but light; the best have balconies with knockout views of…
Santiago de Compostela
The Altaïr combines stone walls and solid oak floors with cosy comfort, attentive staff, soft furnishings and splashes of contemporary design. Breakfast (…
León
This ultra-modern hostel, just a few steps from the cathedral, is a terrific place to meet other travellers. The dorms are stylish and the whole place…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
Auwirt's light-filled, wood-floored, alpine-trimmed rooms are spacious and comfy; some superior rooms come with balconies. The hotel is a good family base…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Next to Grindavík's campground, on a small hill overlooking the harbour, sit 10 perfectly kitted out cabins. Each sleek minimalist-designed unit has a…
Bilbao
This hip hotel facing the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is the passion project of fashion designer Antonio Miró. It's filled with modern photography and art,…
Central Switzerland
Centrally located on Landsgemeindeplatz's cobbled Old Town square facing the lake, this place has simple, comfy rooms. The popular French Brasserie is…
Tyrol
The affable Mascher family make you feel at home at this cosy pension next to the ski lifts. Many of the spacious, immaculate rooms and apartments sport…
Ticino
Nestled in the heart of Ascona, this attractively converted 17th-century townhouse has nine bright, parquet-floored rooms. The restaurant (mains Sfr35 to…
Hvar Town
This large, modern, three-storey house has one double room and five apartments for rent, all with balconies and bathrooms. The hostess speaks English well…
Dumfries & Galloway
This elegant residence on the main road offers great hospitality from its cordial hosts. Four lovely rooms offer plenty of space; number four is an…
Vilnius
This smart, fresh and friendly hotel occupies some prime real estate in the heart of Old Town. Choose from courtyard or cobbled-street views among the…
Split
Occupying a historic palazzo right on Split's main square, this boutique hotel has plenty of old-world charm, abetted by medieval stone walls and antique…
Northern Hungary
This rather flash guesthouse is newer than its traditional style would suggest. It has five comfortable rooms, a big garden and its very own swimming pool…
Mazovia & Podlasie
Located 150m west of the Stary Rynek and along one of the main roads, this is easily the nicest hotel in town. The 27 rooms in this heritage building are…
Brittany
Sink into the lap of luxury at this grand hotel enjoying sweeping views of the water and St-Malo beyond. Rooms are luxe-modern with a spa, private…
Peloponnese
In the heart of Leonidio, this hotel has a lovely paved courtyard with hammock chairs. The rooms surrounding it are just beautiful, with rough stone walls…
Central Switzerland
Goethe once stayed at this centuries-old hotel, right on Haufplatz in central Schwyz, whose spacious rooms have been renovated in generic modern style…
Shetland
Runs Shetland's network of böds – simple rustic cottages or huts with peat fires, which might mean bringing a sleeping bag, coins for the meter, or even a…
Interlaken
Supercentral yet peaceful, the Alphorn is a five-minute toddle from Interlaken West station. Decorated in cool blues and whites, the rooms are spotlessly…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Rooms here are zany (some suites have circular beds) and contemporary, with bright colours and high levels of comfort. There's a restaurant on site, and…
Bulgaria
Beautifully set in a garden at the northern end of Koprivshtitsa, the hospitable Astra has large, well-kept rooms and serves an epic homemade breakfast…
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