Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Globe Inn

    Aberdeen

    This popular pub has seven appealing, comfortable guest bedrooms upstairs, done out in dark wood with burgundy bedspreads. There's live music in the pub…

  • Bosinver Farm

    South Cornwall

    There's a cottage to suit pretty much every need at this place near Saint Austell, from modern eco-bungalows to traditional stone farmhouses, all with a…

  • Maltings Guesthouse

    The Midlands

    Based in an 1810 malt storehouse once used by Guinness, this guesthouse has a serene location by the River Camcor near the castle. The large, pine…

  • Villa Rhapsody

    Turquoise Coast

    This welcoming place has 16 comfortable rooms with balconies overlooking a delightful walled garden and poolside bar. Atilla and Jeanne, the Turkish and…

  • Andrey & Sasha’s Homestay

    St Petersburg

    Energetic Italophiles Andrey and Sasha extend the warmest of welcomes to travellers lucky enough to rent out one of their three apartments (by the room or…

  • River Lee Hotel

    Cork City

    This modern riverside hotel brings a touch of luxury to the city centre. It has gorgeous public areas with huge sofas, a designer fireplace, a stunning…

  • Rosy’s Little Village

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    A complex of simple Cycladic-style cubes steps gently down to the sea, a short way east of Skala’s quay. Full of light and colour, with built-in couches…

  • Kilim Hotel

    Dalyan

    Turkish-British owners and musicians Becky and Emrah have created a fine place to relax and perhaps socialise with others while enjoying an evening of…

  • Artagonist

    Vilnius

    With its giant mural and glass dome, the atrium at the Artagonist takes your breath away as you step inside. Each of the individually styled rooms…

  • Schlosshotel Harburg

    The Romantic Road

    One of the most truly romantic places to stay on the RR, part of Harburg Castle has been transformed into a very comfortable hotel which combines the…

  • Berghaus Diavolezza

    Graubünden

    Perched at 3000m at the top of the Diavolezza cable car, this mountain hotel offers both dormitory and private rooms, an excellent restaurant, sun terrace…

  • Victoria Square Guesthouse

    Stirling

    Though close to the centre of town, Victoria Sq is a quiet oasis of elegant Victorian buildings surrounding a verdant park. This luxury guesthouse’s huge…

  • Praktik Metropol

    Madrid

    You'd be hard-pressed to find better value anywhere in Europe than here in this overhauled hotel. Rooms have a fresh, contemporary look with white wood…

  • Eleni Beach Hotel

    Dodecanese

    Eleni has 35 studios and rooms, some with balconies, all with sea views. Expect comfy, spotlessly fresh interiors surrounded by a garden abloom with…

  • Selkirk Arms Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    What a haven of hospitality this is. Rooms look great with a stylish purply finish and slate-floored bathrooms. Wood furnishings and views over the back…

  • O Castelo

    Carvoeiro

    Right on the beach, this guesthouse is gleamingly maintained. Most of the 12 rooms with colourful, contemporary striped bed linens have a terrace or…

  • Hotel La Malvasía

    Andalucía

    This idyllic hotel occupies a grand casa señorial (manor house) overlooking the marshes at the eastern end of town. Rooms have character: rustic tiled…

  • Akwador Guesthouse

    Southern Malta

    On the southern side of Marsaskala's harbour, the excellent Akwador has colourful rooms that are a fine alternative to the town's usual option of rental…

  • Phaedra

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Almost all the 21 rooms at this family-run hotel have balconies overlooking a church or the Acropolis. The rooms are basic and range from small to snug; a…

  • Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel

    Northeast England

    Founded by William the Conqueror's cousin Robert de Umfraville in 1086 and set in almost 13 hectares of grounds, this story-book castle has 17 classically…

  • Hostel Mitte

    Brno

    Set in the heart of the Old Town, this clean and stylish hostel still smells and looks brand new, though it's been going for several years now. The rooms…

  • Hardenberg Burghotel

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This lovely Relais & Chateaux hotel, 13km north of Göttingen, sits on Count von Hardenberg’s estate, beneath the ruins of Hardenberg castle. The spacious…

  • Hotel Il Belvedere

    Matera

    This cave boutique looks unremarkable from its street-side perch on the edge of the Sasso Caveoso, but you'll feel your jaw start to drop as you enter its…

  • Kekčeva Domačija

    Triglav National Park

    The enchanting Kekčeva Domačija, off the main road and 700m past the source of the Soča, has rooms named after characters in the Kekec children’s tales …

  • Hotel Palazzo Rosso

    Poznań

    Inside this remarkable 17th-century house you will find 46 rooms in tasteful dark hues complementing the wooden ceilings on some floors. These are offset…

  • Maison M

    Troyes

    Michelle and Bruno are your kindly hosts at this boutique-flavoured guesthouse, a tasteful melange of 19th-century features and furnishings and chic…

  • L’Erguillère

    Normandy

    The building itself is nothing special at this nine-room place in Port Racine (reputed to be the smallest port in the country), but the astonishing sea…

  • Villa Gallici

    Aix-en-Provence

    Baroque and beautiful, this fabulous villa was built as a private residence in the 18th century and still feels marvellously opulent. Rooms are more like…

  • Hotel Schloss Neustadt-Glewe

    Northern Germany

    If you have your own wheels and don't mind being 8km northeast of Ludwigslust, this castle-hotel is easily the most romantic choice in the area. The…

  • Salt & Sill

    Bohuslän

    The row of slick cubic buildings that compose this floating boutique hotel houses 23 light, bright, contemporary rooms – all clean lines and plasma-screen…

  • Hotel Moresco

    Venice

    A complimentary glass of prosecco at check-in and a daily happy hour in the walled garden will give you an idea of the welcoming and friendly service you…

  • Hotel Victoria

    Bernese Oberland

    It’s the little touches that count at this boutique-chic hotel, from the designer furnishings in your room to the mountain views and room service. Simon…

  • Old Town Hostel

    Kotor

    If the ghosts of the Bisanti family had any concerns when their 13th-century palazzo was converted into a hostel, they must be overjoyed now. Sympathetic…

  • Murano Palace

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    Come here for designer fabulousness at an outlet price. Jewel-toned colour schemes and (naturally) Murano glass chandeliers illuminate high-ceilinged,…

  • Alpenblick

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    The name says it all: the view of the Alps and deep into the Gastein Valley is phenomenal from this panoramically perched hotel at the foot of the…

  • EastSeven Berlin Hostel

    Prenzlauer Berg

    An excellent choice for solo travellers, this small indie hostel has personable staff who go out of their way to make all feel welcome. Make new friends…

  • Ten Square

    Belfast

    A former bank building houses an opulent 131-room hotel, full of contemporary local art and designer touches. Rooms in the original building have a…

  • Hvammsgerði

    North Iceland

    Just north of the turn-off to Selárdalslaug, about 9km north of Vopnafjörður township, is this welcoming riverside option. It's a cosy, family-friendly…

  • Stella Maris

    County Mayo

    With a turret at each end and a long glass-fronted veranda in between, Stella Maris is a charismatic sight. Dating from 1853, it was originally a British…

  • Hotel Kiprovets

    Bulgaria

    Far and away the nicest accommodation option in town. The room decor blends modern elements such as tiled floors and flat-screen TVs with old-fashioned…

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