İzmir & the North Aegean
Located amid the backstreets of Bergama's hillside old town, Taş Konak's stone-walled heritage style is infused with warmth by the friendly family owners…
Must-see hotels in Europe
Exeter
This grand red-brick edifice (once Exeter's eye hospital) is now part of the plush Hotel du Vin chain. Quietly stylish rooms incorporate aspects of the…
Sóller
Barely out of Sóller's centre, this idyllically set hotel offers nine traditionally styled rooms and suites, most with their own patio or terrace. Loll…
Prague
One of Prague's more unusual hotels, this timber cottage with just six low-ceilinged doubles would not look out of place in the Czech mountains. Tucked…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Relax into the lap of luxury at this apricot-coloured villa overlooking La Pyramide (a 15.5m-tall obelisk dating from the Roman times). It contains…
Nice
Don’t be fooled by the staid stone exterior: inside, owner Odile Redolfi has enlisted the collective creativity of several well-known artists to make each…
Cologne
This dazzling alchemy of historical setting and up-to-the-minute design touches is hidden within the neo-Gothic ribbed vaults and stone pillars of the…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Although many B&Bs promise a ‘living in Venice’ experience, Cima Rosa, in the northern reaches of Santa Croce, delivers it in spades. There are just two…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Most of the bedrooms in this modern, comfortable B&B on a hillside above the village have balconies with glorious views over the River Barrow, which…
Venice
This B&B is good value, especially considering it is barely 300m from Piazza San Marco. Rooms – one with a roof terrace and another with a courtyard…
Costa Smeralda
With sweeping perspectives over the sea far below, this whitewashed honeycomb of 26 rooms sits amid beautifully landscaped grounds on a rocky hilltop…
Costa Smeralda
Dreamily set above vineyards, with views of granite peaks, this B&B combines rustic touches – tiled floors, wrought-iron bedsteads – with modern…
Nancy
Centred on an ornately carved courtyard, this sublime Renaissance mansion snuggles down a backstreet in the heart of Nancy's Vieille Ville. The seven…
Arles
The traditional Mediterranean courtyard that greets you on arrival at 'The Cloister' is charming enough, but doesn't betray the inventiveness of the warm,…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
This elegant Georgian manor house on the banks of the Usk offers large, comfortable rooms with superb views across the valley to the Beacons. The boutique…
Camargue
These pearly-white terraced cottages on a peninsula on the Etang des Launes are prime real estate for birdwatchers and romance seekers. It's so quiet you…
North Iceland
Get away from it all at these boutique cottages on a remote sheep farm 14km southwest of Þórshöfn. Farmers Siggi and Hildur have kitted out the rooms in…
Peso da Régua
European flagship of the luxury-minded Six Senses group, this gorgeously renovated, award-winning 19th-century manor house is nestled on an idyllic bend…
City West & Charlottenburg
Global nomads with a hankering for style would be well advised to point their compass to this cosmopolitan crash pad. Each of the 44 rooms exudes…
Karlovy Vary
In a great location just across from the Hot Spring Colonnade, the Puškin has renovated rooms with fully updated baths and very comfortable beds. These…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
On the edge of one of Lisbon's prettiest plazas, this 45-room hotel has classically designed rooms, the best of which have sweeping Lisbon views. It earns…
Madrid
A short step off Paseo del Prado and on a floor with an art-nouveau interior, this fine little B&B has lovely rooms with a contemporary, clean-line look…
Warsaw
Established in 1899 and restored to its former glory, the Bristol is Warsaw's most historic hotel and the address at which VIPs and celebs have stayed…
Skåne
Located down by the beach in a meticulously restored 19th-century schoolhouse is a superlative hostel-B&B combo that’s more chic boutique than backpacker…
Valais
This striking, modern building next to 17th-century granaries on stilts is possibly Switzerland's loveliest hostel. It adjoins a pool and spa with gym,…
Beyoğlu
The tower suite at this meticulously maintained and keenly priced hotel near the Galata Tower is the knockout option among the 12 suites and rooms on…
Northern Malta
Run by friendly hosts Maria and Sue, the seven rooms at 'Grandma's Place' feature different decor, but all share a stylish design aesthetic. The Book room…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
One of our favourite little inns in Iceland, this boutique hotel fills a lovingly restored timber house that creaks in the most charming way when winds…
Olbia
We love the chilled vibe and the heartfelt benvenuto at this welcoming B&B in an old family home near the train station. Light, spacious and well kept,…
Bernese Oberland
This charming family-run B&B is run with love by Uri and his wife Dana, who extend a warm welcome and pay attention to guests' comfort. Drenched with piny…
Pristina
This small family-run hotel on a quiet side street gets pretty much everything right and is easily one of the best sleeps in Pristina. The understated…
Sveti Stefan
The only problem with Drago is that you may never want to leave your terrace; the views are that sublime. The super-comfy pillows and fully stocked…
Helsinki
Set in a spectacularly refurbished 1888-built prison, which was in use until 2002, this fabulous hotel on Katajanokka island offers character in spades…
The Cotswolds
This welcoming and very central Georgian town house offers four gloriously unfussy, very private rooms kitted out with a tasteful mix of antiques and…
Tbilisi
Oozing old Tbilisi atmosphere, Marina's 19th-century house has a huge 1st-floor terrace with blue painted woodwork that simply couldn't be more…
Central Norway
This renowned mountain lodge, owned by chef Arne Brimi, specialises in multiday mountain stays combining outdoor activities with sumptuous dinners devised…
Zermatt
From the chopped wood neatly stacked outside to the cowhide chairs, this exquisite Alpine hotel – named after a bar on a paradise island where the owners…
Tatra Mountains
In a quirkily decorated Goral-style house, this spirited place has 20 dorm beds and a private double, all with pine floors and kept nicely clean. Beyond…
Kalamata
This lovely spot is right on Kalamata's sociable pedestrian plaza, with eating and drinking options all around. Rooms, some of which have kitchenettes,…
Olomouc
The Olomouc branch of the popular Prague boutique, Miss Sophie's offers beautifully appointed, historic rooms, with canopy beds, tasteful colour schemes…
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