Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Azoyan Guest House

    Yerevan

    B&Bs aren't often described as being elegant and stylish, but both terms certainly apply here. In a fantastic location between Republic Sq and the…

  • Boutique Hotel Straelman

    Nijmegen

    Owner Tanja Seegers is the design talent behind this chic, five-room boutique hotel in an elegant 19th-century townhouse with breakfast room opening onto…

  • Arco del Lauro

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Perfectly placed on a peaceful cobbled lane on the 'quiet side' of Trastevere, this ground-floor guesthouse sports six gleaming white rooms with parquet…

  • Sublim Eiffel

    Paris

    There's no forgetting what city you're in at this 2018-refurbished hotel with Eiffel Tower motifs in reception, cobblestone carpeting in public areas and…

  • Elderslie Guest House

    Oban

    A B&B can be a difficult balancing act: making things modern without losing cosiness, being friendly and approachable without sacrificing privacy. At this…

  • Villa Athena

    Agrigento

    With the Tempio della Concordia lit up in the near distance and palm trees lending an exotic Arabian Nights feel, this historic five-star hotel in an…

  • Global Village Backpackers

    Belfast

    In a 19th-century brick terrace house close to Queen's University, Global Village combines period fireplaces and stained-glass windows with bright wall…

  • Sotto le Cummerse

    Valle d’Itria

    At this albergo diffuso (dispersed hotel) you'll stay in one of 13 tastefully furnished apartments scattered throughout Locorotondo's centro storico. The…

  • Pousada do Palácio de Estoi

    The Algarve

    Built between the 1840s and 1909, this sumptuous rococo-style palace with a coral-pink facade is set in formal Versailles-style gardens. Nonguests can…

  • Mandinam

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    This wonderfully remote estate on the park's northwestern fringe offers a bohemian back-to-nature experience in little fixed wagons, complete with…

  • L’Abbaye de Camon

    The Pyrenees

    Wow – what a spot. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in the 12th century, this is now possibly the poshest B&B anywhere in the Pyrenees. The building’s decor…

  • Villa Provence

    Aarhus

    Elegant rooms (individually decorated in Provençal country style) for a mature, well-heeled crowd. The superior rooms are large and lovely; standard rooms…

  • Legacy Casa Residencia

    Abruzzo

    A beautifully curated and professionally run B&B right in the centre of Sulmona with a choice of double rooms or miniapartments. All the accommodation…

  • Agriturismo La Cerra

    Northeastern Sardinia

    About 13km north of Tempio Pausania, this agriturismo in an old stone farmhouse sits on a gorgeous 75-hectare estate surrounded by cork oaks, olive trees…

  • Heron's Rest

    Galway City

    The thoughtful hosts of this B&B in a lovely row of houses on the banks of the Corrib provide binoculars and deck chairs so you can sit outside and enjoy…

  • Elements Hotel

    Regensburg

    Four elements, four rooms, and what rooms they are! 'Fire' blazes in plush crimson; while 'Water' is a wellness suite with a hot tub; 'Air' is playful and…

  • Hotel Edelhof

    Friuli Venezia Giulia

    This is a beautiful traditional hotel with overhanging eaves, wooden balconies and a cosy wooden interior warmed by fires in winter. Rooms have a…

  • Be My Guest Athens

    Athens

    Opened in 2017, this 14-room hotel is for those seeking calm: the minimalist monotone-and-turquoise colour scheme is soothing, and its residential…

  • Pyramos Hotel

    Pafos

    The recently refurbished rooms here have a sunny Mediterranean feel with their bright turquoise throws and bleached wooden floors. The mosaic-tiled…

  • Canto de Luz

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Ah oui, this French-run guesthouse, just a five-minute walk from Trindade metro, is a delight. Rooms are light, spacious and make the leap between classic…

  • Melanes Camping

    The Westfjords

    Melanes is one of the Westfjords most spectacularly sited campsites – sitting as it does right beside sweeping Rauðasandur cove. The grassy site has new…

  • CUE Podgorica

    Podgorica

    The elegant rooms displaying prints of the New York skyline only emphasise how un-Podgorica-like this slick design hotel actually is. The impression…

  • Lapland Hotel Tampere

    Tampere

    Part of the excellent portfolio of contemporary hotels operated by the Lapland hotel group, this place has a chic ground-floor lounge bar, a sauna, well…

  • Casa da Sé

    Viseu

    Right in the heart of old Viseu, this handsome boutique hotel is owned by an antique dealer, so the charming 18th-century building is full of period…

  • Witt Istanbul Hotel

    Beyoğlu

    Showcasing nearly as many designer features as an issue of Architectural Digest, this stylish apartment hotel in Cihangir offers spacious suites with…

  • La Flor de Al-Andalus

    Mérida

    If only all hostales were such good value. A self-appointed 'boutique hostal', La Flor de Al-Andalus has 18 comfy, colourful rooms beautifully decorated…

  • L’Hôtel Particulier

    Bordeaux

    Step into this fabulous chambre d'hôte and be wowed by period furnishings mixed with contemporary design, extravagant decorative touches and an…

  • Brücke 49

    Graubünden

    A clean Nordic aesthetic is paired with Alpine warmth at this incredibly chic little B&B, which Ruth and Thomas run with heartfelt passion. The…

  • Hotel Regina d'Arborea

    Oristano

    Palatial elegance and prime location are the twin attractions at this hotel on Oristano's main square. Four of the seven rooms are downright magnificent,…

  • B&B Centro Sicilia

    Enna

    Spacious rooms and suites are enlivened with ethnic design touches at this excellent family-owned and centrally located B&B. One of Enna's best breakfast…

  • Villa Maija

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Built in 1888, this is Hanko's best villa accommodation. Spread over three lovely buildings, the rooms are flawlessly restored and packed with character,…

  • Rosquil House

    Kilkenny City

    Rooms at this immaculately maintained guesthouse are decorated with dark-wood furniture and pretty paisley fabrics, while the guest lounge is similarly…

  • Number 38

    Bristol

    Set on the edge of the Downs, this upmarket B&B is the choice for style-conscious travellers. The rooms are huge and contemporary – sombre greys and…

  • Hótel Rangá

    The South

    Just south of the Ring Road, 8km east of Hella, Hótel Rangá, with its stuffed polar bear in the lobby, looks like a log cabin but caters to Iceland’s high…

  • Hotel Mozart

    Valladolid

    This is an extremely well-priced hotel, given the quality of its refurbished rooms and the location. Here you'll find king-size beds, plush, earth-colour…

  • Hotel Arp Dalyan

    Dalyan

    There's a wide choice of rooms at this delightful little riverside hotel, from the compact to very spacious, all presented beautifully with contemporary…

  • Hôtel Diana

    Latin Quarter

    Footsteps from the Sorbonne, two-star Diana is budget-traveller gold. Owner extraordinaire Thérèse Cheval has been at the helm here since the 1970s and…

  • Icehotel 365

    Lappland

    Opened in 2016 and adjacent to the Icehotel site by the river, the big plus here is that it's open year-round. Even in summer, guests have an 'ice…

  • Londa

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    The island’s first couture hotel oozes casual glamour. Rooms have lashings of white linen and handcrafted Cypriot lace, contrasting cool, earthy colours…

  • Tungulending

    North Iceland

    Soak up the tranquil seafront ambience at this unique, well-hidden guesthouse. The turn-off is about 11km northeast of Húsavík; you then travel 2.5km…

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