Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Tan Pansiyon

    Fethiye

    By the marina, this welcoming budget place has nine small, spartan rooms (with tiny bathrooms) which contrast with the large roof terrace overlooking the…

  • Dakota Deluxe

    Glasgow

    Suave and seductive in dark wood and grey tones, Dakota carries a strong design concept from low-lit basement restaurant to light-filled suites. Rooms are…

  • Petani Bay Hotel

    Kefallonia

    Boasting one of the finest infinity pools in Greece, this adults-only boutique eyrie overlooks the cobalt-blue bay far below. There are just 13 romantic…

  • Raasay House

    Skye

    Beautifully renovated Raasay House (originally the laird's residence), just a short walk from the ferry pier, provides outdoor activity courses and…

  • Hotel Palazzo Salis

    Graubünden

    Built as his home in 1630 by Johann Baptist von Salis, this historic hotel was converted into a guest house in 1876 and after further renovations has won…

  • Ayasoluk Hotel

    Selçuk

    With elegant decor, a good range of facilities (swimming pool, bar) and friendly staff, Ayasoluk is a great choice in the historic centre. Rooms have…

  • Puro Poznań Stare Miasto

    Poznań

    The homegrown Puro hotel chain's Poznań outpost ticks all the boxes – central location, underground car park, designer decor, comfortable lobby with free…

  • İpek Yolu

    Bursa

    In a quiet but central neighbourhood, several Ottoman-era buildings have been repurposed as a classy boutique hotel. The spacious inner courtyard is…

  • 60 Balconies Recoletos

    Chueca

    In a classy corner of Chueca, these architect-designed apartments, ranging from 45 sq metre up to 130 sq metre, are stylish and make you feel like you've…

  • Maryianni

    Kythira

    Rather wonderful white-and-blue studios sleeping up to four are stacked Cycladic style above the Avlemonas shoreline, with kitchens and sumptuous sea-view…

  • Hotel Cherica

    Constanţa

    Beautifully refurbished townhouse with spacious, suite-like rooms on three floors. The rooms have retained period details like large windows and panelled…

  • Bradley

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This splendidly preserved Regency house in Montpellier has lost none of its original flair in its transition into a fabulous, wonderfully comfortable,…

  • Bellevue Palace

    Bern

    For many years this was Bern’s only five-star hotel and the guest list has included bigwigs from Nelson Mandela down. It’s gilded, polished, sashed and…

  • Saban Deluxe

    Lviv

    This superb guesthouse 3km north of pl Rynok is an eclectic mix of old and new, 21st century and antique, jumble sale and IKEA all rolled into one. All…

  • B&B Tre Metri Sopra Il Cielo

    Central Sicily

    Just off Caltagirone's famous staircase, this fantastic B&B is run by a friendly and enthusiastic young couple. The decor varies between the six rooms but…

  • Bed & Breakfast Gällivare

    Lappland

    Marita's is a lovely spot atop a small hill, about an 800m (15-minute) walk north of the station. This two-storey B&B is her pride and joy and Marita…

  • Balthazar Design Hotel

    Kraków

    The Balthazar opened to strong reviews in early 2019 for its bold design, cleanliness, location close to Wawel Royal Castle and very good food, including…

  • Nice Garden Hôtel

    Nice

    Behind heavy iron gates hides this gem: the nine beautifully appointed rooms – the work of the exquisite Marion – are a subtle blend of old and new and…

  • Renaissance Hamburg Hotel

    Hamburg

    Part of the upscale Marriott chain, and very much in keeping with Neustadt's refined sense of sophistication, the Renaissance is a terrific deal. It…

  • MirÓ Studio Apartments

    Dubrovnik

    Located in a quiet residential nook only metres from the sea, hidden between the old-town walls and Fort Lawrence, this schmick complex is an absolute gem…

  • Hostel Dharma

    Rijeka

    A clever conversion of what was once an iron smelter on the eastern edge of town has produced this highly recommended hostel, with a yoga studio and…

  • Guesthouse Hofsstaðir

    North Iceland

    In a unique position at the head of Skagafjörður, roughly equidistant (20km to 25km) from Sauðárkrókur, Varmahlíð and Hofsós, this high-end guesthouse…

  • Guesthouse Kirkjuból í Bjarnardal

    The Westfjords

    Just south of Önundarfjörður, lying on the east side of Rte 60, a marked turn-off for Kirkjuból leads to this remote white-and-green farmstead. It's…

  • Casa Alice

    Rovinj

    Escape the masses in this lovely 10-room hotel in Rovinj's suburban fringes, a 20-minute walk from the centre but only five minutes from the sea. If…

  • La Maison des Peyrat

    Sarlat-la-Canéda

    This beautifully renovated 17th-century house, formerly a nuns’ hospital and later an aristocratic hunting lodge, is set on a hill about 1.5km from Sarlat…

  • Allgo Hostel

    Viseu

    Occupying a tall town house overlooking Praça Dom Duarte, this new hostel – it opened in the summer of 2018 – squeezes in four dorms, sleeping from four…

  • Manor House

    County Antrim

    Rathlin's 18th-century manor house has been fully renovated and transformed into a stylish 11-room guesthouse with stunning views across Church Bay. Rooms…

  • Baráth Vendégház

    Northern Hungary

    This delightful guesthouse, just down the road from the Tákos Calvinist church, has four large and bright bedrooms stuffed with pillows and duvets and a…

  • Lilla Hotellet

    Lappland

    Calling itself the Little Hotel with the Big Heart, this homey, appealing little place really is a pleasure. Everything is bright and friendly, including…

  • Mama Shelter Prague

    Prague

    The Prague outpost of the funky French design-hotel chain Mama Shelter is full of loud, clashing patterns and modern flair – which you may not expect from…

  • Apollo Studios

    Dodecanese

    Fresh, well-appointed studios, run by a lovely young couple and set a few streets back from the harbour, with spotless kitchenettes, modern bathrooms,…

  • Agriturismo Sa Mandra

    Northwestern Sardinia

    Set on a working farm, this terrific agriturismo is a veritable museum to the country way of life, with displays of old farming machines and five…

  • Gasthof Löwen

    Vaduz

    Historic and creakily elegant, this 600-year-old guesthouse has light-drenched rooms with antique beds, period furnishings and rugs, and contrastingly…

  • Dream Hostel

    Warsaw

    This large and lively hostel, one in a chain that's well established across Eastern Europe, is just steps from the Old Town and has everything going for…

  • Mare Mare Suites

    Mali Lošinj

    Enjoying a prime position towards the northern end of the harbour, this historic town house has been converted into immaculately presented, individually…

  • Le Stanze di Orazio

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    This five-room boutique hotel makes for an attractive home away from home in the heart of the elegant Prati district, a single metro stop from the Vatican…

  • Boutique Hotel St Stefan

    Black Sea Coast

    One of the nicest hotels in Nesebâr, the St Stefan offers rooms with views out over the harbour and Black Sea. There's a small sauna on the premises as…

  • Roseville

    County Cork

    Despite being right in the middle of town, this B&B feels like a secret hideaway with its two luxurious guest suites beautifully furnished in modern style…

  • Hikers Den

    Durmitor National Park

    Split between three neighbouring houses, this laid-back and sociable place is by far the best hostel in the north. If you're keen on rafting, canyoning or…

  • Hôtel de l’Abeille

    Orléans

    Floorboards creak and vintage posters adorn the lobby walls at this classic, 23-room hotel, built in 1903 and run by the same family since 1919 (that's…

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