Must-see hotels in Europe

  • La Casa di Adelina

    Val d'Orcia

    Laden with art and atmosphere, this place has friendly hosts, a communal lounge with a wood stove (a joy in winter) and three comfortable rustic-chic…

  • Hotel Schiefes Haus

    Ulm

    There was a crooked man and he walked a crooked mile…presumably to the world’s most crooked hotel. Fear not – this early 16th-century, half-timbered…

  • Quinta das Lágrimas

    Coimbra

    Coimbra's sole five-star hotel is charmingly ensconced in the romantic Jardim Quinta das Lágrimas on the west bank of the Mondego. Choose between classic,…

  • Buubble Hotel

    The Golden Circle

    This once-in-a-lifetime sleeping experience offers you a clear bubble tent in the countryside near the Golden Circle. Recline and watch the midnight sun…

  • Casa Balthazar

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Tucked down a quiet lane, Casa Balthazar has undeniable appeal, with spacious, beautifully furnished rooms that bridge art deco with the 21st century,…

  • Lipizzaner Lodge

    Southwestern Slovenia

    In a relaxing rural setting 9km northwest of Postojna Cave, a Welsh-Finnish couple have established this very hospitable, affordable guesthouse. They…

  • South Place

    London

    A hip, design-led hotel, South Place impresses at every turn. From the art-filled lobby and espionage-inspired theme (a Russian spy ring was once located…

  • Petit Chapitre

    Wallonia

    In Chimay's heart, this delightful place offers charming B&B in a turreted, wisteria-draped building full of antiques and flamboyant furnishings. Each…

  • Step House Hotel

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    This handsome hotel has elegant, pastel-shaded rooms; more expensive bedrooms and suites have balconies with views of Mt Leinster, and the grounds' two…

  • Alta Terra

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    Antique skis and creaking wooden eaves give a chalet feel to this exemplary family-run B&B in Lavigerie, a 15km drive northwest of Murat. Slide into the…

  • Ffynnon

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    With an eye for contemporary design and a super-friendly welcome, this award-winning boutique B&B is both homey and stylish. French antiques mix with…

  • Queensberry

    Bath

    Stylish but unstuffy Queensberry is Bath's best boutique spoil. In these terraced Georgian town houses heritage roots meet snazzy gingham checks, bright…

  • Limnades Hotel

    Western Anatolia

    İznik's jazziest place to bed down is this white-and-blue villa fronted by a long terrace with a pool and surrounded by gardens. Inside, furniture in…

  • Grays Bath

    Bath

    Boutique treat Grays is a beautiful blend of modern, pared-down design and family treasures, many picked up from the owners' travels. All the rooms are…

  • Maison Valvert

    The Luberon

    Wow – for our money, this could well be the most stylish B&B in the Luberon. On an 18th-century mas (farm) and lovingly renovated by Belgian owner Cathy,…

  • Art by Praxis

    Cyprus

    These ultra-modern apartments, situated within walking distance of Governor’s Beach, have striking contemporary artworks and a sleek minimalist style…

  • B&B Tirana Smile

    Tirana

    The owners could not have picked a better name for this inspirational hotel. The eight rooms are bright, modern, colourful and all have light summery…

  • Hotel Roseg Gletscher

    Graubünden

    This family-run, remote hotel and restaurant sits in the Roseg Valley, 5km directly south of Pontresina. There's a free shuttle bus, but access by horse…

  • Hotel Palagi

    Northwestern Tuscany

    The tender love and care lavished on this outstanding three-star hotel by owner Eliza and her friendly staff seeps out of every last perfectly plumped…

  • Hacienda del Cardenal

    Toledo

    This wonderful 18th-century former cardinal's mansion has pale ochre-coloured walls, Moorish-inspired arches and stately columns. Some rooms are grand and…

  • La Maison d'Uzès

    Uzès

    Occupying a 17th-century hôtel particulier (private mansion) in Uzès' historical centre, this jewel has beautiful rooms filled with light-toned vintage…

  • Zetter Townhouse

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    The 13 rooms in this elegant Georgian town house are uniquely decorated in period style, but with witty touches, such as headboards made from reclaimed…

  • Inn at the Roman Forum

    Ancient Rome

    Hidden on a quiet backstreet near the Imperial Forums, this chic boutique hotel offers five-star service and a refined contemporary look. Rooms are…

  • Dream of Happiness

    Bulgaria

    This whimsically named guesthouse offers comfortable rooms in a spotlessly clean house on Tryavna's main drag. Rooms are immaculate, there's a tranquil…

  • Ex Libris

    Leiden

    There are plenty of boutique B&Bs in the Netherlands, but few are as stylish, comfortable and welcoming as this one. Occupying a former bookshop and…

  • Meliaresort

    Western Sicily

    Smack in the middle of La Casbah, this unique boutique hotel features nine beautifully restored rooms, suites and kitchen-equipped apartments with terrace…

  • No 131

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Set in a stunning Georgian town house, this exquisite luxury hotel holds 11 chic, supremely comfortable rooms that combine original artwork with antique…

  • Wilderness Hotel Nellim

    Northern Lapland

    At this wonderfully remote lakeside property, the pick of the options are the 'aurora bubbles': perspex-domed cabins where you can watch the spectacle of…

  • Hotel am Domplatz

    Linz

    Adjacent to the neo-Gothic Mariendom (ask for a room overlooking the cathedral), this glass-and-concrete cube filled with striking metal sculptures has 69…

  • Lost Unicorn Hotel & Restaurant

    Pelion Peninsula

    In a beautiful glade below the main road, the Lost Unicorn is an elegant, well-appointed 19th-century mansion where the antique-furnished rooms feature…

  • La Fattoria di Morgana

    Abruzzo

    It's hard to imagine a lovelier place in which to base yourself than this agriturismo (farm stay) below the stunning village of Opi. Surrounded by forest…

  • Belmond Grand Hotel Europe

    St Petersburg

    Since 1830, when Carlo Rossi united three adjacent buildings with the grandiose facade we see today, little has been allowed to change in this heritage…

  • Elounda Heights

    Elounda

    This hilltop hideaway run by a charming family is a class act all around. Swoon-worthy bay views unfold from your sunny studio or apartment with terrace,…

  • Museum Hotel George Molfetas

    Kefallonia

    One-of-a-kind boutique guesthouse with six rooms that are a monument to the art, antiques and general bric-a-brac one family can gather, and it's all been…

  • Number Sixteen

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    With uplifting splashes of colour, choice art and a sophisticated-but-fun design ethos, Number Sixteen is simply ravishing. There are 41 individually…

  • Linos Inn

    Troödos Mountains

    The captivating original architecture has been retained here wherever possible. The inn is laden with antique furniture, rustic rooms, four-poster beds…

  • La Maison du Frêne

    Côte d'Azur

    Named for the gorgeous 500-year-old ash tree out the front, this arty guesthouse is a labour of love for avid art collectors Thierry and Guy. Yes, that…

  • Hotel am Triller

    Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland

    Uphill from Schlossplatz, Triller has art-filled public areas and 110 creative rooms, some with themes such as Musée de Paris, the seductive, red-clad…

  • La Gancia Residence

    Trapani

    Spoon yourself a jelly sweet out of the huge sweetie jar at reception, admire the soaring centuries-old ceiling and chic Moorish-styled lounge, and…

  • Community Rooms & Wine

    Mediterranean Coast

    Located within the bohemian laneways of the Farm Cultural Park, Community Rooms & Wine's combination of stylish and spacious accommodation with a good…

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