Must-see hotels in Europe

  • The Eagles

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    A hand-painted sign depicting three black eagles hangs above the door of the village pub, popular for its cask-conditioned ales, banter and (on Saturdays,…

  • Delphi Lodge

    County Mayo

    Dwarfed by the mountainous backdrop, this wonderful 1830s Georgian mansion beside Fin Lough was built by the Marquis of Sligo. The 13-room country hotel…

  • Pestana Porto - A Brasileira

    Aliados & Bolhão

    The reopening of A Brasileira, the grand turn-of-the-century cafe that first fuelled Porto’s love affair with coffee in the early 1900s, has caused quite…

  • Les Cabanes du Clos Masure

    Rouen

    Sleep in the rustling treetops in wood cabins located some 30 minutes northeast of Rouen at this fun place. It's also a working farm with cows and…

  • Sesto Senso

    Trebinje

    Wrapped up in an attractive white-stone-and-glass package, this modern four-storey block is big on 21st-century style. The cheapest rooms only have tiny,…

  • Tofta Gård

    Bohuslän

    This is an outstanding STF hostel near Stocken in the island’s west, about 5km from the larger village of Ellös. It’s located in an old farmhouse and…

  • Le Petit Tertre

    Dijon

    For homey digs in the heart of medieval Dijon, this ensemble of four impeccably maintained apartments in a lovingly renovated family home is hard to beat…

  • Sands Hotel

    Orkney

    This commodious, refurbished 19th-century herring station is right on the pier in Burray village. Rooms have stylish furnishings, and all have great water…

  • Hotel Sardinero Madrid

    Madrid

    There's lots to like at this charming hotel, from the location that's as handy for untouristy Chamberí as it is for everything else in Madrid to the large…

  • Masseria Torre Maizza

    Valle d’Itria

    Definitely at the high end of the masseria experience is this stunning property, relaunched under the super-luxe Rocco Forte brand in mid-2019. De-stress…

  • Malmaison Oxford Castle

    Oxford

    You won’t mind being locked up in this wonderfully converted former prison. Centring on a turreted tower of Oxford’s castle, it’s now a sophisticated…

  • Le Clos Guivet

    Troyes

    This lovingly restored house charms in its four large, individually designed rooms, stylishly decorated in muted colour schemes; all come with home…

  • Hotel Saima

    The Finnish Lakeland

    The six stunning rooms here have a winning combination of wood, wrought iron and white linen, with plenty of space and the occasional period touch. Each…

  • Artush & Raisa B&B

    Armenia

    Unbelievably good value, this comfortable homestay is run by English-speaking local guide Artush Davtyan along with his wife Raisa and adult son Martin…

  • Currarevagh House

    Connemara

    Set in 73 hectares on the shores of Lough Corrib, 19th-century Currarevagh House is a magnificent 12-bedroom mansion. Fresh flowers fill the halls, rooms…

  • Palazzo Filisio

    Trani

    A lovely building facing the cathedral and the Adriatic, the 18th-century Palazzo Filisio houses this charmingly understated grand hotel. Stylish rooms…

  • Flyhof

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Sitting in mature gardens that slope picturesquely down to the lake, family-run Flyhof is a delight. Antique furniture and beams lend character to the…

  • Stag at Red Hill

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Stratford's formidable one-time courthouse and prison, dating back over 500 years, is now an idyllic country inn 4 miles west of the town centre. Its nine…

  • Hostal Los Pinos

    Northern Mallorca

    Set back from the road between Cala Molins and Cala Carbó, Hostal Los Pinos comprises two gleaming white villas sitting in a pine glade. Superior doubles…

  • Za Vratlom Mountain Hut

    Bay of Kotor

    Situated at an altitude of 1160m, this large stone lodge is a four-hour hike (or quicker drive by 4WD) from Herceg Novi. Though 'mountain hut' may invoke…

  • Hôtel Jeanne d’Arc

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    About the only thing wrong with this epicentral Marais address is everyone knows about it; book well in advance. Some of the 34 streamlined, modernised…

  • Catalonia Las Cortes

    Madrid

    Occupying an 18th-century palace and renovated in a style faithful to the era, this elegant hotel is a terrific choice right in the heart of Huertas. It’s…

  • Dairy Guesthouse

    York

    This Victorian home offers tasteful rooms that mesh fresh decor and five-star bathrooms with original features like cast-iron fireplaces. The flower- and…

  • Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

    Interlaken

    Repeatedly voted one of Europe's best hostels, Sonnenhof is a slick, eco-friendly combination of ultramodern chalet and elegant art nouveau villa. Dorms…

  • La Source des Fées

    Burgundy

    If you fancy staying overnight in the Mâconnais vineyards, make a beeline for these chambres d'hôte in pretty Fuissé village. Tucked into the courtyard of…

  • Villa Casale

    Ravello

    Practically next to the Villa Rufolo and enjoying the same glamorous view, Villa Casale consists of a handful of elegant suites and apartments arranged…

  • Parador Conde de Orgaz

    Toledo

    High above the southern bank of Río Tajo, Toledo's low-rise parador (luxurious state-owned hotel) has a classy interior and sublime views (ask for a room…

  • Knudhule Badehotel

    Central Jutland

    About 2km outside Ry, this sweet hotel is in a pretty locale, across the road from the bathing jetties of Knudsø lake. On offer is a collection of freshly…

  • Beech Hill Country House

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Secluded in a picturesque patch of woodland 4.3km southeast of Derry, this wonderfully atmospheric 18th-century manor house is surrounded by magnificent…

  • Villa Solitude

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Once home to an Austrian countess, this belle-époque villa shelters six elegant suites crammed with oil paintings and antiques. The intimate piano room…

  • Penzión Andrej

    Slovakia

    For comfortable digs in the vicinity of bewitching village reserve Vlkolínec, you won't do better than this immaculately clean guesthouse. The large rooms…

  • Hôtel Central

    Bastia

    From the black-and-white tiled floor in the entrance to the sweeping central staircase – there’s no lift – this family-run hotel oozes vintage charm…

  • Romantik Hotel Goldener Karpfen

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Family-run since 1904, the 'Golden Carp' is an elegant historic hotel offering both traditional and designer rooms in a handsome 18th-century townhouse…

  • First Hotel Reisen

    Gamla Stan

    Stockholm’s oldest hotel once hummed with sailors. These days the impressive waterfront building draws in passers-by with a slinky restaurant-bar. Some…

  • Villa Mira Longa

    Sintra

    A fabulous and gay-friendly choice, this restored 1898 baby-blue villa is a short walk from Sintra-Vila's centre and offers comfortable rooms (the best…

  • Cas'almare

    Western Sicily

    This stylish resort right at the water's edge has only five rooms, all converted from an old fisherman's house, with lovely views of the sea and the…

  • Maes-y-Garth

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Off the A470, and accessible from Betws by a footpath (starting behind St Michael's Church) across the river and the fields, this top-notch B&B inhabits a…

  • Pousada do Infante

    Sagres

    On the promontory's clifftop, this modern pousada occupies a never-to-be-outbuilt position. All rooms and suites (with king-size beds and whirlpool baths)…

  • Plas Coch Guest House

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    More like a little hotel than a B&B, this large stone mid-Victorian guesthouse is operated by Jim and Eryl, a friendly couple with lots of local knowledge…

  • NYX Hotel

    Prague

    As central as it gets, NYX is a boutique affair for travellers looking for bold contemporary style and high-end amenities, and who are willing to splash…

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