Northeastern Switzerland
Huddled away in a green, quiet corner of town is this charming B&B. The kindly Keller family make you feel instantly at home in their chalet with bright,…
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Pula
Feel like a local as you ascend the wonky stone stairs in this wonderful building right by the Forum. The rooms are spacious, stylish and surprisingly…
Bohemia
A modern building finished in neoclassical style, this hotel provides great-value accommodation in spacious, elegant rooms with gleaming modern bathrooms…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This unabashedly luxurious timber Normandy house, built as a whim on the lakeside in the early 1900s, is the ultimate splurge. To ensure your loved one…
Valldemossa
Down a squiggly alleyway along the side of the Palau de Rei Sanxo, Ca's Papa is a cool, very sweet and well-managed choice. With a calming white and mint…
Paros
A few blocks behind the waterfront, Sofia’s verdant garden alone makes it worth the stay. Rooms are immaculate, and some are decorated with the owner’s…
Venice
The lane may be quiet and the house may look demure but inside it's Venetian glam all the way. The six guest rooms are a surprisingly stylish riot of…
Ísafjörður
The rushing river that tumbles from the Bunarfoss waterfall bisects this peaceful, picturesque site. There’s a laundry (900kr), decent showers and a…
Shetland
The Shetland Amenity Trust manages three lighthouse cottages, all commanding dramatic views of rugged coastline: one near the airport at Sumburgh …
Central Jutland
A map/GPS is almost compulsory to find this hostel, perched high above the town (3km by road, or about a 25-minute walk). But it’s worth the trip, with…
Corsica
Set in an 18th-century townhouse with sumptuous lawns, this ravishing little hotel offers five plush rooms. Two are huge suites, with sprawling terraces…
Segovia
Segovia's hotels are adept at fusing stylishly appointed modern rooms with centuries-old architecture. This place is one of the best, with an attractive…
Central Montenegro
With its gorgeous rear garden and pervading sense of tranquillity, this period house captures the essence of old Cetinje. The clean, antique-strewn rooms…
Inverness
Small and friendly, the Heathmount combines a popular local bar and restaurant with eight designer hotel rooms, each one different, ranging from a boldly…
La Costiera Triestina
Along the coast from the city, just north of Castello di Miramare, this hotel has the feel of a gracious Habsburg summer resort, but with light, if…
Visby
Located at the southeastern corner of the botanical garden, this family-run hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the vine-covered ruins of the ghostly…
Skagen
One of Denmark’s grand bathing hotels – beautifully positioned in chichi Gammel Skagen, with acclaimed restaurants, a wellness centre and stylish modern…
Krk Island
Beautifully designed rooms with lavishly painted walls and ceilings that follow a wine theme make this place a real contemporary standout; each room is…
Southern Highlands & Islands
This beautiful hostel occupies a central former school building: it's great, with a modern kitchen, state-of-the-art wooden bunks and access for people…
Budva
There's a seductive glamour to this modern block, hemmed in within a rash of new developments near the Old Town. A chandelier glistens in the lift and the…
Belfast
Comfy bunks, lockable luggage baskets, private shower cubicles, a beer garden, a pool table and a relaxed atmosphere are what you get at one of Belfast's…
Brussels
Three rooms and a one-bedroom apartment, impeccably done out in a minimal style with a hint of Japan in the paper lanterns and deep baths, plus a dash of…
Lake Bled
In a privileged position, the Old Parish House belonging to the Parish Church of St Martin has been transformed into a simple, welcoming guesthouse, with…
Sofia
This bohemian hostel stands out from the crowd with its summertime art exhibitions, live music, dance performances and more. Dorms are appropriately arty…
Haarlem
Each of the 10 luxurious suites at this jewel is named after sea creatures (Octopus, Sardine, Langoustine, Mackerel etc) except for Diamonds of the Sea,…
Kinsale
Set back from the road in a sheltered garden, this is a lovely place to rest your head. Pristine rooms, decorated with shell-and-driftwood sculptures,…
Chios
Fluent English-speaker Kaliopi runs these tastefully designed, luxurious castle-like apartments. All have sky-high ceilings, balconies facing a narrow…
Bohemia
Housed in what was once the stables and staff accommodation for Hluboká Chateau, this opulent hotel allows you to live it up like lords and ladies just a…
Syntagma & Plaka
This 37-room hotel is minutes from Syntagma, but you'd never know it once you're inside its cocoon, down the end of a shopping arcade. Most rooms look on…
Zadar
Wonderfully colourful dorm rooms and stylish, white-and-black doubles and suites, some with top skyline and partial water views, make this easily the best…
Lappland
Lovingly restored, this intimate timber building with just 14 exquisite rooms was built in 1903 and spent its early years as the area's customs house. It…
Biarritz
Biarritz' most glam address is this sumptuous hotel in a grand, historic building fronting directly onto to Grand Plage. Rooms are suitably lavish, and…
Northern European Russia
With three double-storey log houses, a fine restaurant and a woodsy setting, this is the island’s poshest hotel. Standard rooms are cosy, with wi-fi,…
Transylvania
Housed in former 18th-century barracks within the citadel, this five-star belle beguiles guests with carved hardwood furnishings, occasional antiques and…
Lübeck
Due to open in late 2018, this stunning new hotel opposite the train station may even have us doubting that the best hotels in town are in the old city…
Trebinje
Run by a friendly American/Polish couple, this much-loved hostel offers dorms and two private doubles; bathrooms are shared. It's a ten-minute walk from…
Galway City
The central location, cosy lounge, mellow vibe, pool table and smart kitchen and eating area make this large, brightly lit hostel a winner. Dorms vary in…
Bamberg
Aptly named after the patron saint of bridges, this is a classy establishment in a half-timbered former mill right on the Regnitz. It has a superb…
Hotel Motel One Hamburg am Michel
Hamburg
Part of an excellent chain of 'Budget Design' hotels, the Hamburg Am Michel is proof that you don't need to pay over the odds to appreciate style and…
Lahemaa National Park
On the southern fringe of Käsmu, this peaceful retreat is set around a lovely large garden right on the bay. Ideally you’ll plump for an apartment with a…
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