Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Pensiunea Casa Simoni

    Wallachia

    This beautifully maintained, family-owned pension is one of the best-value options in town, with only one drawback: it's about 4km north of the centre…

  • Hotel Alicia

    Madrid

    One of the landmark properties of the designer Room Mate chain of hotels, Hotel Alicia overlooks Plaza de Santa Ana with beautiful, spacious rooms. The…

  • ABode Canterbury

    Canterbury

    The 72 rooms at this super-central hotel, the only boutique hotel in town, are graded from ‘comfortable’ to ‘fabulous’ (via 'enviable'), and for the most…

  • W Hotel

    Valais

    From the coffee tables on each balcony, fashioned from cut-off tree trunks on wheels, to the five-star spa, this sophisticated hotel near the Médran cable…

  • Hotel El Faro

    Northwestern Sardinia

    You’ll find this gorgeous, whitewashed enclave at the southern tip of Porto Conte. Facilities, which include two pools, a private jetty, spa and gym, are…

  • Vecchia Masseria

    Central Sicily

    It takes some getting to, but once you've found this agriturismo18km west of Caltagirone, you won't want to leave. With elegant, soothing rooms, a highly…

  • Llethryd Barns

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Arranged in a horseshoe around a central courtyard, this handsome set of late-Georgian farm buildings has been converted into seven guest suites, each…

  • Grand Hostel Berlin Classic

    Kreuzberg

    Cocktails in the library bar? Check. Free German lessons? Got ’em. Canal views? Yep. Ensconced in a fully renovated 1870s building, the ‘five-star’ Grand…

  • Baudon de Mauny

    Montpellier

    A cross between a palatial B&B and a boutique hotel, this splendid 18th-century house with nine rooms has been given the full designer overhaul: original…

  • La Caracola

    Andalucía

    A great base for wildlife watchers, La Caracola sits among woodlands and offers bright, contemporary rooms, comfortable common areas (including a cosy…

  • Tundrea

    Lapland

    Alongside the tumbling Tsahkaljoki, this riverside spot is the best of the clutch of cabin complexes in the centre of Kilpisjärvi. In addition to…

  • Arthotel Heidelberg

    Heidelberg

    This charmer is a winning blend of historic setting and sleek contemporary design. Equipped with huge bathrooms (tubs!), the 24 rooms are spacious and…

  • Stefanos Village Hotel

    Rethymno Province

    On the northern outskirts of the village, this sprawling hillside hotel has spotless and tastefully decorated rooms. Each features fireplace, kitchenette…

  • Goodbye Lenin Revolution Hostel

    Kraków

    The folks at Kazimierz's 'Goodbye Lenin' have opened up a second location here, just across the street from the bars and nights spots of the Tytano…

  • Morpheas Pension

    Sifnos

    Named after the Greek god of dreams, this friendly family-run place does its best to ensure that yours will be pleasant ones. It's set back from the beach…

  • Pensión Balcones Azules

    Cartagena

    On a quiet central street overlooking the ruins of the forum, this modern option offers plenty of quality for the price. The superior rooms have bigger…

  • Studio Kairos

    Zagreb

    This adorable B&B in a street-level apartment has four well-appointed rooms decked out by theme – Writers, Crafts, Music and Granny’s. The cosy common…

  • Jesmond Dene House

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Large bedrooms at this exquisite 40-room property are furnished in a modern interpretation of the Arts and Crafts style and have stunning bathrooms…

  • Friars Wynd

    Stirling

    Set in a lovingly restored 19th-century town house just a short walk from the train station, Friars Wynd offers eight bedrooms of varying size, many with…

  • River House

    Cardiff

    Professionally run by a helpful young brother-and-sister team, River House has a well-equipped kitchen, a laundry, a small garden and a cosy TV lounge,…

  • L’Épicerie

    Aix-en-Provence

    It's best to connect by phone to this intimate B&B on a backstreet in Vieil Aix. The creation of born-and-bred Aixois lad Luc, the breakfast room re…

  • Eleonora B&B

    Oristano

    This charming B&B scores on all counts: location – it's in a medieval palazzo on Oristano’s central piazza; decor – rooms are tastefully decorated with a…

  • Hotel Grotta

    Hora (Naxos)

    Located on high ground overlooking the kastro and main town, this excellent family-run hotel has immaculate rooms in soothing creams and baby blues, great…

  • Mademoiselle

    Côte d'Azur

    This vibrantly colourful place two blocks in from the Med puts Juan-les-Pins' staider beach hotels to shame. Each of the 14 rooms has its own theme, with…

  • B&B Lidia Polla Trieste

    Trieste

    A very special B&B where you'll find exquisite parquetry floors, antique furniture and objects set against contemporary textiles and a simple sensibility…

  • Maple Farm Bed & Breakfast

    Malta

    Just on the outskirts of Rabat, and within walking distance of Mdina and the lovely wooded area of Buskett Gardens, this B&B is a fabulous choice, with a…

  • Casa Fabbrini: Campo Marzio

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    There are only four B&B rooms on offer in this 16th-century townhouse secreted in a pedestrianised lane near the Spanish Steps, ensuring an intimate stay…

  • Rum Doodle

    The Lake District

    Named after a classic travel novel about a fictional mountain in the Himalayas, this B&B zings with imagination. Its rooms are themed after places and…

  • Toomarahva Turismitalu

    Lahemaa National Park

    This atmospheric farmstead comprises thatch-roofed wooden buildings and a garden full of flowers and sculptures. Sleeping options include two cute rooms…

  • Hotell Akerlund

    Lappland

    This pleasant central hotel rises above a slightly shabby outward appearance – it's coming up to 100 years as an inn – by having a very sharp lobby and…

  • Caravan B&B

    Thessaloniki

    This beautiful hotel is a mix between a travellers' haven and a contemporary design store – with luxury never forgotten. Making use of reconditioned and…

  • Chill Out Hostel

    Warsaw

    An elegant pre-WWII building (thus no lift) on vibrant ul Poznańska houses this fine hostel. All rooms are pleasantly decorated in a cool, Scandi style…

  • Sign of the Angel

    Wiltshire

    Every inch of this gorgeous, 15th-century restaurant-with-rooms is rich in heritage pizazz. Burnished beams, slanting floors and open fires meet duck-down…

  • Villa I Barronci

    Chianti

    Exemplary service, superb amenities and high comfort levels ensure this country hotel on the northwestern edge of San Casciano is one to remember. You can…

  • Jeake’s House

    Rye

    Situated on Mermaid St, this 17th-century town house once belonged to US poet Conrad Aitken. The 11 rooms are named after writers who stayed here. The…

  • Eden

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    Family-owned Eden, in an updated farmhouse setting, boasts the nicest rooms in the general area of the Neamţ monasteries. There's an excellent restaurant…

  • Spirit of the Knights

    Rhodes Town

    With their thick rugs, dark woods, stained-glass windows and sense of tranquillity, the six opulent suites in this gorgeous boutique hotel ooze medieval…

  • Narutis

    Vilnius

    In a townhouse built in 1581, rooms at this classy pad have satin drapes, huge comfy beds and, in some cases, original 19th-century frescoes. The opulence…

  • Domus Henrici

    Prague

    This historic building in a quiet corner of Hradčany is intentionally nondescript and understated out front, hinting that peace and privacy are its top…

  • Hotel Villa Hügel

    Trier

    You can begin the day with sparkling wine over breakfast at this chic 1914-built hillside villa, and end it luxuriating in the indoor or rooftop pools and…

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