Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Hotel Veliki

    Novi Sad

    Sitting atop an absolutely stupendous Vojvodinian restaurant of the same name, the Veliki ('Big') lives up to its name: some of the rooms are truly huge…

  • Hostel Alieti

    Izola

    This might just be the coast's best hostel. Tucked away off a winding alley, it's small and modern with fresh decor – beds are in dorms sleeping four to…

  • Vila Pisha

    Theth

    Next to the church, right in the centre of the village, this place has been totally rebuilt from the ground upwards. It is one of the best guesthouses in…

  • Ermis Rooms

    Small Cyclades

    These immaculate rooms are in a quiet location, behind a pretty white-and-lilac exterior and a flowering garden. Ask Sofia for a balcony with sea view. At…

  • Betül Guesthouse

    Cyprus

    Simple but sweet. This homely place, in a prime Old Town location, has a handful of big cottage-style rooms (with good amenities including kettle and…

  • Blu di Te House

    Santa Margherita Ligure

    Once a rambling old Ligurian villa, the Blu di Te now has 20 clean-lined rooms. Colours echo the Ligurian landscape and there is a combination of…

  • Hotel Real de Poqueira

    Las Alpujarras

    Occupying a typical old house opposite Capileira's church, this terrific three-star is the pick of several village accommodations run by the same…

  • Bragðavellir Cottages

    East Iceland

    Some 13km from Djúpivogur, this pristine property is rich in views and wildlife (including ducks and chickens; possibly reindeer in winter), and there are…

  • Indigo

    Šibenik

    Lauded by all who stay the night and longer, this friendly little hostel has a four-bed dorm with pine bunks and lockable drawers on each of its four…

  • Jelenov Greben

    Eastern Slovenia

    Set on a ridge some 500m south of Olimje at Ježovnik this working farm, with 100 head of deer roaming freely on 6 hectares of land, has 15 cosy rooms and…

  • Howe Keld

    Keswick

    This gold-standard B&B pulls out all the stops: goose-down duvets, slate-floored bathrooms, chic colours and locally made furniture. The best rooms have…

  • onefiftycowes

    Isle of Wight

    All the trappings of a luxury hotel, all the individuality of a B&B – at onefiftycowes, wicker chairs sit beside stand-alone sinks; feature fireplaces are…

  • Loft Hostel

    Budapest

    This hostel may well succeed in its loft-y aspirations to be the hottest backpacker magnet in town. Travellers end up lingering longer than expected,…

  • Utopia

    Parga

    Directly facing Krioneri Beach, these seven studio apartments couldn't be in a better spot – you can go for a swim before breakfast! The furnishings are…

  • Hostel Krysha

    Western European Russia

    With helpful, English-speaking staff, bright, clean rooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and a location within walking distance of the best of Voronezh, this…

  • Katogi Averoff Hotel & Winery

    Epiros

    A night at this luxury hotel includes a wine-tasting session, as well as an excellent breakfast. The rooms have a subdued Greece-meets-Morocco style, with…

  • Cherry Garden

    Western European Russia

    What it lacks in central location, sweet Cherry Garden makes up for with everything else. Friendly staff go out of their way to help, there's a decent…

  • Skógar Campsite

    The South

    Basic grassy lot in a superb location, right next to Skógafoss. The sound of falling water makes a soothing lullaby to drift off to. There’s a no-frills…

  • Efinor Camping Krokane

    The Western Fjords

    This campsite on a secluded peninsula about 2.5km east of town really offers a chance to get away from the crowds. Cabins are spread out under the trees…

  • Hotel San Telmo

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    This wonderful boutique hotel has just eight rooms: two are located in the original building with beamed ceilings, wooden shutters and balconies…

  • Anano Guesthouse

    Stepantsminda

    Six bright, spic-and-span rooms with polished pine floors, good breakfasts and helpful English-speaking owners add up to one of Stepantsminda's best…

  • Queen Anne House

    Dorset

    It's impossible to know which room to pick: White, with skylight, beams and a hobbit-esque door; Lotus, with its grand furniture; ornate Oyster with its…

  • Ariel House

    Dublin

    Our favourite lodging in Ballsbridge is this wonderful Victorian-era property that is somewhere between a boutique hotel and a luxury B&B. Its 28 rooms…

  • Kadim Hotel

    Mardin

    With a welcoming owner, who speaks a little English, Kadim is one of the best-run boutique hotels in Mardin. Standard rooms are definitely snug but have…

  • Hostel Sarmatiya

    Belarus

    This mid-sized hostel is a real find, with a perfect central location, an airy and attractive common room, and the best dorm beds in town complete with…

  • Artemis Hotel

    Antiparos

    The family-run, elegant, marble-lined rooms at Artemis (at the far northern end of the harbour) are compact but well priced, and have lovely private…

  • Surfing Colors

    Corralejo

    These small-but-smart and cheery apartments in a quiet street several blocks back from the water offer great value for those who enjoy an emphasis on…

  • Villa Navigator

    Silesia

    This charming family-run hotel in a pre-WWI house close to the Nysa Kłodzka River is a delight, from the antique furniture to the oil paintings, potted…

  • Morgan Hotel

    Temple Bar

    Fresh out of a €15 million redesign in 2018, the Morgan is one of the sleekest hotels in town. The rooms are contemporary and calming, with a pale grey…

  • Alexandra Studios

    Small Cyclades

    Spotless, snug studios on the crest of the hill, with epic sunset views of the village and the bay from the terraces in front of each room. The convivial…

  • Manessis Apartments

    Corfu

    Lovely, refurbished, bougainvillea-draped two-bedroom apartments, with sea-facing balconies, set in flower-filled gardens towards the far end of Kassiopi…

  • Art Déco Hotel Elite

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This beautiful art deco hotel in the centre of town has been a Biel icon since its construction. Fresh from loving restoration and renovation in 2016, the…

  • Hotel Zefiros

    Corfu

    Set slightly askew of Paleokastritsa's pretty main beach, with a cool olive-grey terrace cafe at lobby level, wine-coloured Zefiros offers bright and…

  • Kritikakis Village Hotel

    Ios

    Set back from the port and next to the steps leading up to Hora, this multilevel cluster of Cycladic cubes attracts mostly young, hip travellers who like…

  • Villa Mondrian

    The Channel Islands

    In a wonderfully soporific location but just minutes away from St Anne's main street, these four funky rooms benefit from contemporary furnishings, rain…

  • Quality Hotel Skifer

    Central Norway

    A surprisingly swish hotel in the middle of Oppdal offering by far the town's best rooms, with smart grey accents, stylish furniture and a great…

  • Navona Essence

    Centro Storico

    Bed down in the heart of the action at this snug boutique hotel. Situated on a narrow backstreet near Campo de' Fiori, it's something of a squeeze but its…

  • 29 Madeira Hostel

    Funchal

    One of only two hostels in Funchal, these laid-back lodgings occupy a beautifully restored 1930s city-centre town house. The revamp is of 21st-century…

  • Villa Zeltner

    Central Jutland

    Super-central and with loads of style, this great-value B&B houses a handful of rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen access, plus a couple of small…

  • Auberge Aal Veinen

    Luxembourg

    Painted a pretty rose-pink, this charming inn has nine stylish, well-appointed rooms seamlessly inserted into an ultra-quaint barrage of ancient dark…

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