Genoa
A lovely small hotel where smart modern furniture and slick bathrooms make the most of an ancient palazzo's original architecture and its knockout lofty…
Must-see hotels in Europe
Baden-Baden
Right in the thick of things, this super-friendly family-run hotel occupies a 16th-century townhouse. The attractively renovated rooms (some with rooftop…
Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
This luxurious hotel has an excellent position near Aya Sofya and the Blue Mosque, with views of both and of the Bosphorus from its rooftop bar…
Zermatt
The clue's in the name: the Matterhorn vista from this small, seamlessly run family hotel is bella indeed. Done out in modern-rustic style, with chunky…
North & West Coast
This historic hotel has a fabulous position overlooking the marvellous perspective of the sandy beach fringing Torrisdale Bay. The owners have been doing…
North York Moors National Park
You pay a premium for the sublime experience of being able to hop out of bed and straight onto the beach at this cute assemblage of 17th-century cottages…
Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa
Macedonia
On Plaka Litohorou's seafront, this minimalist masterpiece consists of 49 rooms and suites overlooking either Mt Olympus or the sea, some with spas or…
İzmir
Modern and spacious rooms blend business and boutique style at this recent opening a short walk from the city's waterfront. Breakfast is worth lingering…
Rhodes Town
This stunning design hotel, owned by a Greek photographer whose equipment is on show throughout, looks out on ancient ruins. It holds eight very different…
Centro Storico
This classy hideaway offers six suites in a 15th-century palazzo that once belonged to Pope Sixtus V. Traces of the original building have been kept…
Azerbaijan
The best value of Qәbәlә's design hotels, the courtyards here are stylised to evoke a caravanserai while the excellent, if sometimes compact rooms have…
Valle d’Itria
For pure luxury, stay at this super chic yet countrified masseria. There's a glorious spa set in a cave, access to two exclusive beach clubs, and a…
Berlin
At this supercentral budget boutique hotel, none of the compact, mod rooms are alike, but all feature upbeat colours, thoughtful design touches, a tea…
Thrace & Marmara
Cascading down a hillside in Eski Bademli, this hotel's boutique charm includes colourful if slightly rustic rooms, and a characterful ambience courtesy…
Zagreb
Tanja and Ivo provide personalised service at this intimate B&B slap in the centre, making it feel more like staying with two cool Zagreb-insiders rather…
Zakopane
Named for the opera singer who founded it, the 1905 Stamary is one of Zakopane's grand historic hotels, maintaining its eminence with thorough updates to…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel & Spa
Lugano
This red-tiled residence set in sculptured gardens was built in 1926 for Prince Leopold von Hohenzollern, of the exiled German royal family. It oozes a…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
If the walls could talk… This former garden of the British Embassy is where the Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution was prepared in 1783…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Príncipe Real's hottest hotel is this 41-room cradle of cool steeped in a corresponding high-design ethos with its sister property in Alfama. Rooms…
Lungarno Collection: Portrait Roma
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
As exclusive as Roman accommodation comes, this residence boasts exquisite suites in a townhouse near the Spanish Steps. Interiors evoke the 1950s style…
Sarajevo
One of Sarajevo's most popular hostels, Franz Ferdinand uses giant sepia photos and a timeline floor to recall characters and scenes from Sarajevo's WWI…
Gothenburg
The 23-storey Gothia Towers looms right above Liseberg. Its rooms ooze Nordic cool: all sharp angles and clean lines. Suites are available on two floors. …
Venice
Occupying a floor of an 18th-century palazzo alongside the Accademia bridge, this classic hotel is decked out with floral silk wallpaper and imposing…
Lake Maggiore
High above the lake in the mountain village of Vararo, this peaceful mountain inn makes an ideal base for walks in the region. It has a bohemian vibe with…
Málaga
The renaissance of the Soho neighbourhood is reflected vividly in hotels like this one, which has added slick new rooms to a handsome 19th-century…
The Mani
Tucked away en route from Pyrgos Dirou to the Diros Caves, this handsome tower has just five unique, characterful and arty rooms. Vaulted ceilings, an…
Berlin
This delightful hotel scores a perfect 10 on our ‘charm-o-meter', not for being particularly lavish, but for its familiar yet elegant ambience. The…
Agios Nikolaos
Privacy, luxury and tranquillity are taken very seriously in this sprawling resort in a superb waterfront location just north of town. Gardens dotted with…
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Right in the heart of Cortina, this friendly, vintage 1920s Alpine hotel offers simple but well-maintained rooms. Facilities include a ski room with a…
Southern Scotland
If you really want to experience the magic of Culzean, it's possible to stay in the castle, which has a magnificent suite used by Eisenhower and several…
Milan
Part of the Dorchester group, this unrepentantly ostentatious five-star attracts a who's who of movers and shakers and an international celebrity…
Orkney
Set on a working cattle farm by the sea, this place offers comfortable accommodation in a noble stone farmhouse. The polished interior features an…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The Living Lounge is steeped in style – vintage barber chairs, suspended tables, vinyl on the speakers – and offers spick-and-span mixed dorms with…
Lecce
This friendly and well-run B&B located in the 16th-century Palazzo Astore features big rooms, double-glazed windows and a classy heritage makeover with…
Pelion Peninsula
Sprawling down the hillside to the cove, this lovely little hotel offers bright, well-furnished rooms with exposed-stone walls, filled with quirky…
Rethymno Province
Run by the chatty and charming Aristea, this small inn offers sweeping valley views from balconies attached to five fairly basic but spotless and…
Venice
This stunning palazzo offers three extravagant suites with eye-popping views of the Scuola Grande di San Marco. Despite dating to the 13th-century, the…
The Pyrenees
A classic old French hotel with surprisingly up-to-date rooms, all wrapped up in a fine 19th-century building. Each room is uniquely designed, with…
Salzburg
Good-natured Rosemarie runs a tight ship at this sunny yellow chalet-style guesthouse that's ablaze with flowers in summer. The pick of the petite rooms,…
Wallonia
Set in a converted 18th-century mansion complete with a peaceful rear garden, the Saint Georges makes a great base for exploring Mons. The 15 rooms are…
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