Bologna
Barely a kilometre from the train station, this stylish hostel, the baby of detail-oriented owner Paris, features all manner of recycled design touches …
Must-see hotels in Europe
The Lake District
It's seven miles west of Kendal, but there's a reason to head out so far – this hotel sits in a gorgeous spot overlooking the little-visited Lyth Valley,…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This superbly situated hostel has three of Snowdon's trails at its doorstep. It has a well-equipped kitchen, laundry and drying room; Mallory's Cafe/Bar …
Erfurt
This upmarket hostel in an 18th-century hotel scores big with wallet-watching global nomads, especially as reception's open round the clock and there's no…
Alsace
Specialising in organic, biodynamic wines, family-run Vignoble Klur is a relaxed choice for tastings, Alsatian cookery classes and vineyard walks. The…
Auvergne
At this cheerful inn in tiny Dore-l'Église, restful, wooden-floored rooms overlook a 12th-century church. It's worth getting breakfast (€7) or opting for…
Ulm
The Münster bells are your wake-up call at this supercentral new boutique hotel. There are just seven rooms, tastefully done out in crisp whites, blues…
Cuenca
This 17th-century former choir school retains an extraordinary monastic charm with its labyrinth of rooms, eclectic artwork, uneven floors and original…
Bilbao
Style, class and sophistication: at Hotel Carlton, sitting proudly in a prominent position on Plaza de Federico Moyúa, it's old-fashioned glamour with a…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Located directly opposite Centraal Station, this hotel has 107 rooms with original artworks, and an open-to-the-public gallery in the basement. The low…
La Rioja
A modern architectural landmark in wine country, the Hotel Viura appears to be, on first glance, a collection of metallic, multicoloured boxes piled…
Oban
Set on the hillside above town, this Oban B&B commands magnificent views over to Kerrera and Mull. It's run with genuine enthusiasm, and the owners are…
Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Behind a classic cream-coloured Haussmannian façade, this contemporary hotel wraps itself seductively around a central atrium. State-of-the-art oak floors…
Normandy
Run by a retired lady, this B&B is a good surprise, not least for the marvellous sense of peacefulness that envelops the property (it's a former convent) …
Northeastern Switzerland
Sidling up to the train station, Arcona Living is a contemporary new addition to Schaffhausen's hotel scene. The look is new-wave functional and…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Part of France's Happy Culture boutique hotel collection, this spellbinding hotel evokes famous works of Nobel Prize–winning writer Rudyard Kipling, such…
Connemara
With just 10 rooms, the adult-only hunting and fishing lodge of Screebe House has an intimate, luxurious feel. A cobalt-tiled indoor swimming pool is the…
Óbidos
In a pretty spot just outside the walls, this feels more like a friend's place than a hostel. Run with good cheer by a Spanish couple who whip up eggs at…
Bratislava
A zesty colour scheme and on-the-ball staff make this modern backpackers a compelling choice. Accommodation options include four-bed, single-sex dorms,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Discreetly set off beautiful place des Vosges, this is a sumptuous address loaded with history – the five-star hotel is named after former guest Anne of…
Mallorca
Adrian and Suzy are your kind hosts at this renovated 16th-century mansion, which consistently gets rave reviews. It's a romantic bolthole, with…
South Cornwall
This country house just uphill from Porthcurnick Beach has two-person studios and family apartments, all self-contained (with mini-kitchenettes) and named…
Chios
Owned by a Canadian journalist, the island's only reliable accommodation option is this luxurious four-bedroom villa, built by a shipowner in 1897 and…
Paris
Located in a lovely residential area between Montmartre and Opéra, this 44-room hotel has all the modern design touches (individually styled rooms, a…
Viseu
Tiptoe away from civilisation for a night at the sublime Casa da Ínsua. This 18th-century manor and winery has been lovingly converted into a five-star…
Åland Archipelago
In a gorgeous waterfront setting and surrounded by nature, this guesthouse offers 17 simple rooms that exemplify Scandinavian design, with subdued colours…
Black Sea Coast
In a fully restored 1898 mansion, the five excellent rooms have high wooden ceilings and furniture that's comfortable but echoes the historical theme. The…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Fusing 19th-century charm with 21st-century cool, the well-located 39-room Hotel do Chiado offers carpeted, well-appointed rooms that come in three styles…
Pantelleria
Surrounded by olive trees, vineyards and distant sea views, this secluded resort in Pantelleria's western highlands is a perfect place to get away from it…
Trentino & South Tyrol
Adventurous-spirited, well-travelled owner Fabiana and her husband Michele run this lovely B&B overlooking the Val di Sole's orchards. Modern, spacious…
Amsterdam
Practically in the Vondelpark, this HI-affiliated 536-bed hostel attracts a mix of international backpackers, families and groups. Renovated in 2018, it…
Salina
Immerse yourself in luxury at this five-star boutique resort surrounded by well-tended Malvasia vineyards, halfway between Santa Marina and Malfa. Sharp…
Northeastern Switzerland
In the back-of-beyond wilderness of St Martin, this little guesthouse is utterly peaceful. The rooms are big on Alpine charm, with lots of honeyed pine…
San Marino
Well-known Italian actor Fabrizio Raggi – along with his three adorable Jack Russells, Rocco, Viola and Asso – has renovated his grandfather's historic,…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Owned by the Heineken family, Amsterdam's 'other royal palace' blends classical elements (chandeliers, doorkeepers in top hats) with whimsical Dutch…
Stromboli
This whitewashed, terraced complex opposite Ficogrande's black-sand beach was Stromboli's first-ever hotel – the current owner's father counted Ingrid…
Friedrichshain
This riverside behemoth bills itself as a 'music and lifestyle' hotel and underscores the point by offering two recording studios and e-guitar rentals…
Aliados & Bolhão
A night spent at the station is no longer a miserable prospect since the opening of this cool hostel in São Bento train station. Decorated with vintage…
Galway City
Overlooking a football pitch and children’s playground, this beautifully kept guesthouse has generously sized rooms and service that runs like clockwork…
Lake Como
In the middle of Varenna on the pedestrian main street (well, lane), hillside Albergo Milano opens onto a terrace with magnificent lake vistas. Most of…
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