Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Hotel Monasterio Real San Zoilo

    Castilla y León

    Inhabiting part of an 11th-century monastery, this fine place in Carrión de los Condes has charming rooms with wooden beams, exposed brickwork and ochre…

  • Seven Brothers Hotel

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    This charming hotel has bright, comfy rooms with antique details and neat bathrooms. Some have small balconies, some sea views. There is also a patio…

  • Paradise Design Apartments

    Andros

    Tastefully decorated rooms and suites gaze out to sea from this elegant little block, above a grocery shop and cafe at the southern end of the waterfront…

  • Plas Curig

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Plas Curig is an exceptional hostel that wears its five stars with pride. Paying as much attention to comfort as decor, it has comfortable bunks with…

  • Nest Brussels

    Brussels

    Beautifully tasteful B&B with subtly coloured Turkish carpets, ikat cushions and Moroccan tiles. Run by a young family, it offers great value in the EU…

  • Sahil Hostel

    Baku

    Large, modern and sparkling clean, this central hostel is hard to fault, from the excellent bunks to the helpful, multilingual staff to the chilled bar…

  • Medieval Castle Suites

    Chios

    The Castle Suites is a collection of 20 rooms spread throughout the village, all with traditional stone touches and modern bathrooms; a few have…

  • Hospedería de Santo Domingo

    Castilla y León

    This excellent hospedería (inn) has terrific rooms decked out in warm ochre and earth colours. Most have large terraces overlooking the low hills nearby,…

  • La Jacotière

    Mont St-Michel

    Built as a farmhouse in 1906, this superbly situated and very popular family-run B&B has five comfortable rooms and one studio apartment. With views of…

  • Hotel Angliter

    Northern European Russia

    With tirelessly helpful, multilingual staff and a super-central location, this very comfortable boutique hotel is still Vologda’s top choice. Some rooms…

  • Hotel One Shot Luchana 22

    Madrid

    Classy, contemporary rooms in an early-20th-century, neoclassical palace close to Plaza de Olavide in Chamberí make for a pleasant alternative to staying…

  • Hotel Palacio Valderrábanos

    Ávila

    A stone's throw from the door of the cathedral, this distinguished, converted 14th-century palace has a quiet elegance about it, with high ceilings,…

  • Kaya GuestHouse

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    A welcoming, well-run rural retreat with a peaceful village location, stone buildings, a leafy garden and a lovely pool area. Rooms are stylishly…

  • Fagrilundur Guesthouse

    The Golden Circle

    A flower-pot-lined walk through the forest leads to a fairy-tale wooden cottage. Cosy rooms have patterned quilts and there's a shared porch. The…

  • Reykjavík Downtown Hostel

    Reykjavík

    The reviews are so good for this squeaky clean, charming and well-run hostel that it regularly lures large groups and the nonbackpacker set. Enjoy…

  • Fjordgaarden Mo

    Arctic Highway

    Handy for the train station, close to the water and really rather stylish as well, Fjordgaarden Mo has simple rooms and the newer ones have appealing…

  • Hotel Lacu Roşu

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    This well-signposted yellow-and-red structure is on the right, 200m before Lacu Roşu (when entering from the Bicaz Gorges side). It offers big bouncy beds…

  • Hotel Haase

    Lübeck

    Gorgeous rooms with exposed brick walls and polished hardwood floors inhabit this beautifully restored 14th-century home in the heart of town. The public…

  • Hotel Alexakis

    Central Greece

    The immaculate, newly renovated Alexakis boasts contemporary rooms, a lovely terrace with breakfast to match and broad views of Mt Iti. The delightful,…

  • Hotel Arad

    Romania

    In a building that dates to 1876, this wonderful old hotel has 28 huge rooms with high ceilings that feature art deco details throughout. It's in an…

  • Medulić Palace Rooms & Apartments

    Šibenik

    Wonderfully central and with exposed stone or brick walls, the Medulic is a fabulous deal. The standard rooms have less character, but the apartments and…

  • Sultan Inn

    Baku

    This luxurious 11-room boutique hotel hits a fine balance between opulent elegance and cosy comfort, with superhigh ceilings, gilt-edged doors and highly…

  • Pension Plumeria Flowery

    Ikaria

    Big-hearted women run these immaculate rooms – with names such as Bougainvillea, Anemone and Hyacinth – in the centre of Therma. In addition to being as…

  • Hotel Gothisches Haus

    Harz Mountains

    The warm Tuscan colours and thoughtful design of this luxury hotel make it literally a very attractive option, and the wellness area is hard to beat, with…

  • Deidesheimer Hof

    German Wine Route

    In a story-book gabled building dating from the 16th century, this renowned hotel has 28 individually decorated, ultra-spacious rooms (the smallest are 25…

  • Walcot B&B

    The Midlands

    Set back from the road amid sprawling formal gardens across from Birr Castle, this Georgian townhouse is close to everything. The five large, antique…

  • Camping Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

    Klagenfurt

    This attractive, shady and well-organised camping ground offers free use of the Strandbad (a really good deal) and has bike rental. Rates drop…

  • Hotel Niederländischer Hof

    Northern Germany

    Overlooking the Pfaffenteich, this regal 1901-established hotel has 33 elegant rooms with black marble bathrooms, a library warmed by an open fire, and a…

  • Hotel Myší Díra

    Český Krumlov

    This place has a superb location overlooking the river, and bright, spacious rooms with lots of pale wood and quirky handmade furniture; room No 12, with…

  • Chelidonia Traditional Villas

    Oia

    Traditional cliffside dwellings that have been in the owner’s family for generations. It offers beds in cosy alcoves, mod cons offset with traditional…

  • Korta

    Split

    Set around a courtyard in the historic Veli Varoš neighbourhood, these simple but elegant apartments have stone-tiled bathrooms and white walls hung with…

  • Heliotopos

    Lesvos

    A leisurely 15-minute walk from the village, this lodging – set in a garden of palm trees – features five studios and three two-bedroom apartments, all…

  • Baba Hostel

    Wielkopolska

    Bright hostel not far from the centre of town, with comfortable contemporary-styled rooms. Bathrooms are shared in the cheaper rooms, and there's a…

  • Guesthouse Nýp

    West Iceland

    This remote, lovely family-run spot is perfect for getting away from it all. The house is a creative, pristine artists' home. Organic breakfasts, fjord…

  • Fauske Hotell

    Arctic Highway

    Fauske's only year-round upmarket choice has recently renovated rooms with splashes of colour and contemporary art. There's a good restaurant, occasional…

  • Hydra Hotel

    Hydra Town

    Climb high on the south side of the port to swishy, top-of-the-line apartments in an impeccably renovated ancient mansion with kitchenettes and sweeping…

  • Scandic Syv Søstre

    Nordland

    This large hotel close to the Hurtigruten ferry terminal offers all the comfort you'd expect from a member of the Scandic chain, with splashes of style in…

  • Maritimo

    Makarska

    Right by the beach, this excellent hotel has friendly staff and modern rooms with fridges, safes, good bathrooms and balconies with sea views. Breakfast…

  • Old Town Hotel

    Bulgaria

    Centrally located near the Old Town Stambol Kapia gateway, this charming boutique hotel has just eight rooms inside a renovated townhouse, fitted with…

  • Breidablikk Gjestehus

    Narvik

    It's a steep but worthwhile walk from the centre to this pleasant hillside guesthouse with rooms for all budgets and sweeping views over the town and…

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