Must-see hotels in Europe

  • La Demeure des Sacres

    Reims

    Nuzzled in an art-deco townhouse close to the cathedral, this B&B harbours four wood-floored rooms and suites, with pleasing original features like marble…

  • Hotel de la Ville

    The Italian Lakes

    Monza’s most historic hotel sits opposite the park and the Villa Reale and envelopes guests in its warm oak-pannelled interiors. Charming service, formal…

  • L’Albadu

    Corte

    The friendly owners of this horse farm, 2km south of Corte, offer assorted accommodation – camping, a 10-bed dorm and five double rooms – at bargain…

  • Allegro Hotel

    Ljubljana

    This 17-room historical boutique hotel in the Old Town is a symphony of designer chic with rooms that give on to Gornji trg and a charming back courtyard…

  • Mons Dragon House

    Wallonia

    In a great location in the old-town centre, this friendly five-room guesthouse boasts imaginatively designed rooms that don't lack for comfort. Among the…

  • La Ferme des Eglantines

    Wallonia

    Set in a restored farmhouse some 4km southwest of Nivelles' centre, this place has cheerfully decorated rooms with original details (exposed brick in some…

  • Hideaway Hotel

    Kaş

    This lovely hotel has large, airy rooms (some with sea views) with a fresh white-on-white minimalist feel and gleaming modern bathrooms. There's a pool…

  • Hotel Aleksandar

    Adriatic Coast

    Elegant and surprisingly understated, this new designer hotel is a delight. It's already winning die-hard devotees, thanks to an exceptionally…

  • Art Hotel

    Wrocław

    An elegant splurge in a renovated apartment building, with tasteful decor, decorative art, quality fittings and gleaming bathrooms. There’s a top-notch…

  • Ostello Bello Grande

    Milan

    The bigger sibling to award-winning Ostello Bello , this hostel has the same cool style, excellent service and friendly vibe. It also has a convenient…

  • Camp Full Monte

    Bay of Kotor

    Hidden in the mountains near the Croatian border (check online for driving instructions), this campground offers solar-generated hot water, odourless…

  • Casa Base

    Milan

    Hot on the heels of the co-working trend is this co-living artists' residence and guesthouse styled by Stella Orsini, who’s imbued its 10 rooms with a…

  • B&B Al Teatro

    Venice

    With La Fenice opera house for your neighbour and a chorus of singing gondolieri passing beneath your windows, you’ll need to book early to nab one of the…

  • Maison Fredon

    Bordeaux

    In an enchanting 19th-century townhouse of golden stone, this stylish B&B is the accommodation arm of the La Tupina empire – which translates as five…

  • Romedihof

    Tyrol

    Lodged in a 16th-century farmhouse, Romedihof is a terrific base for hiking, cycling and skiing. The interiors have been carefully restored, with beams,…

  • Room Mate Larios

    Málaga

    Part of a small chain of Spanish-run design hotels, this central accommodation is housed in an elegantly restored 19th-century building. Rooms are…

  • Old Stocks Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Sitting proud on Stow's central square, this 17th-century inn looks fantastic after a bold makeover that blends period charm (exposed beams, slender…

  • Hotel Opera

    Bucharest

    Set on a backstreet corner, this 33-room, faintly art deco hotel plays on the early-20th-century theme with historic artwork on the walls and porcelain…

  • Casa Ellul

    Valletta

    Converted from a townhouse that was a family home for five generations, Casa Ellul is one of Valletta's loveliest boutique hotels with nine beautifully…

  • No 15 Great Pulteney

    Bath

    Halfway down stately Great Pulteney Street, this boutique hotel in a converted Georgian townhouse oozes grandeur that matches its surroundings. The quirky…

  • Hôtel des Augustins

    Aix-en-Provence

    Once a 15th-century Augustinian convent – the magnificent stone-vaulted lobby makes visible use of an earlier, 12th-century chapel – this charismatic…

  • Le Mas du Naoc

    Grasse

    This vine-covered, 18th-century chambre d’hôte 6km west of Grasse slumbers in the shade of century-old olive, jasmine, fig and orange trees. Soft natural…

  • Sonnbichl

    Tyrol

    In a tranquil spot close to St Jakob, this family-run, adults-only chalet extends a friendly welcome. Decked out in pine furnishings and affording…

  • Torre di Bellosguardo

    Oltrarno

    Time travel to old-world Tuscany at this romantic villa on a hill on the city fringe. Built as a hunting lodge in 1200, the residence later became the hub…

  • Polar Star

    Durmitor National Park

    A quick 4km drive from Žabljak, this recently renovated hotel is a clean, comfy and comradely option for those who want to be near town but not in it…

  • Brickstone Hostel

    Ulm

    We love the homely vibe at this beautifully restored art nouveau house in Neu-Ulm. The high-ceilinged rooms are kept spotless and backpacker perks include…

  • Rustic House 13

    Lake Bohinj

    Cosy Rustic House gives you a delightful taste of village life. It's owned by an Australian-Slovenian couple and houses two super suites that each sleep…

  • Hotel Urban

    Madrid

    This towering glass edifice is the epitome of art-inspired designer cool. It boasts original artworks from Africa and Asia; dark-wood floors and dark…

  • St Christopher's at the Winston

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    This place hops 24/7 with rock 'n' roll rooms, a busy nightclub with live bands nightly, a bar and restaurant, a beer garden and a smoking deck downstairs…

  • Penzión Sagan

    Slovakia

    The nicest guesthouse in Štefanová village, Sagan has impeccably maintained rooms clad in wood and floral trimmings. The best have balconies overlooking…

  • Residenze Portacastello Graffolus

    Molise

    A renovated, early-17th-century stone building in Isernia's historic heart is the setting for this welcoming and well-run B&B. Spread over three floors,…

  • L'Auberge Cavalière du Pont des Bannes

    Camargue

    This classy resort-hotel fits perfectly into the lush Camargue wetlands 1.5km north of Stes-Maries, somehow unobtrusively blending in tennis courts, a spa…

  • Stage 12

    Innsbruck

    Minimalist cool, design-driven and cleverly tucked away in Innsbruck's Altstadt, this 16th-century townhouse-turned-boutique hotel has slick, oak-floored…

  • h-sa Guesthouse

    Matera

    In a quiet residential neighbourhood around 1km walk from central Matera, the modern h-sa Guesthouse is an excellent option if you're travelling with a…

  • Mas de la Fouque

    Camargue

    This smartly refurbished eco-sensitive hotel on the Étang des Launes manages to feel deliciously remote. Decoration is a very ‘now’ combination of local…

  • Le Chambard

    Alsace

    A splash of five-star luxury in the heart of this little wine-growing village, Le Chambard offers elegantly contemporary quarters with balcony or terrace,…

  • Hotel Königshof

    Munich

    Over-the-top luxury and obsessive attention to detail make the 'King's Court' a real treat if you like that sort of thing. Rooms range from better-than…

  • Grand Hotel Polyana

    Black Sea Coast

    Offering Krasnaya Polyana’s finest accommodation, Gazprom's sprawling 400-room resort has spacious, handsome rooms, decked with oil paintings on the wall…

  • Crossway Camping

    Armenia

    This family-owned campground near the entrance to town is set against a dramatic backdrop of pink mountains and is surrounded by farmland. There are two…

  • Teach de Broc

    County Kerry

    Framed by flowers, this low-rise boutique inn next to the golf club has 14 spacious rooms that are thoughtfully appointed (hypo-allergenic pillows, free…

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