Must-see hotels in Europe

  • 2 Cambridge Street

    Edinburgh

    This ground-floor apartment is closer to a curiosity shop than a B&B, filled with art installations and vintage finds – a line of old theatre seats is…

  • Dom Architekta

    Małopolska

    This refurbished 17th-century townhouse occupies prime real estate on the Rynek, but despite the history and location – and the beautifully tiled and…

  • Duygu Pension

    Fethiye

    Popular with hikers and independent travellers, this warm and welcoming family-run pension near the Karagözler 2 marina has 11 homely rooms brightened by…

  • Berghaus Bort

    Grindelwald

    High above Grindelwald at First middle station, this lovely chalet grants speedy access to the trails in summer and slopes in winter. Alpine chic rules in…

  • Marmara Bodrum

    Bodrum Town

    The upmarket Marmara, high on a bluff, has spectacular views and commodious rooms – make sure you get one facing the right way! It's part of a five-star…

  • Palácio dos Melos

    Viseu

    This friendly, central hotel enjoys a remarkable location, in a renovated mansion built into the city walls. Its public areas are elegant with high…

  • Camping Los Batanes

    Castilla-La Mancha

    This leafy campsite overlooks Laguna Redondilla, one of the larger lakes here, and has excellent facilities with a small supermarket, restaurant, cafe and…

  • Waldhotel

    Stuttgart

    A serene hideaway just a short U-Bahn hop from the centre, the Waldhotel snuggles up to the forest on the fringes of Stuttgart. Many of the bright,…

  • Hotel Amira

    Sultanahmet

    A consistent performer, Amira has 34 comfortable, well-equipped rooms. The standard rooms are cramped, so it's worth paying extra for a deluxe version…

  • Hotel La Mar

    Castellón Province

    With a lovely old-town waterside location, looking down the sweep of beach and bay, this refined, modern hotel offers excellent comfort, a fine restaurant…

  • B&B San Marco

    Venice

    Alice and Marco welcome you warmly to their home overlooking Carpaccio's frescoed Scuola Dalmata. The 3rd-floor apartment (no lift), with its parquet…

  • Gstaad Palace

    Bernese Oberland

    Opulent, exclusive and – in case you happen to be wondering – accessible by helicopter, this hilltop fairy-tale palace has attracted celebrity royalty…

  • Märchenhotel Bellevue

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Could this be kid heaven? A converted grand Victorian hotel, the 'fairy-tale hotel' combines a beautiful setting and elegant modern rooms with all manner…

  • Cosmos Hôtel

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Cheap, brilliant value and just footsteps from the nightlife of rue JPT, Cosmos is a shining star with retro style on the budget-hotel scene that, unlike…

  • Kastens Hotel Luisenhof

    Hanover

    This grand dame still looks pretty good in spite of being over 150 years old. Myriad wellness offerings include massages and an upper-level spa and…

  • Almodóvar Hotel

    Friedrichshain

    A certified organic hotel, Almodóvar is perfect for keeping your healthy ways while travelling. A yoga mat is a standard amenity in the 60 rooms with…

  • Moor of Rannoch Restaurant & Rooms

    Highland Perthshire

    At the end of the road beside Rannoch train station, this is one of Scotland’s most isolated places (no internet, no TV, only fleeting mobile-phone…

  • Ayre’s Rock Hostel & Campsite

    Orkney

    This super-friendly spot by a beach 6 miles north of the Sanday ferry offers a cosy three-room hostel sleeping two or four in beds, and a sweet, grassy…

  • Hotel du Musée Gare

    Alsace

    Sitting opposite the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes and very close to the train station, this lovingly restored townhouse outclasses most of Mulhouse’s…

  • Angedras Hotel

    Alghero

    A 15-minute walk from the historic centre, the Angedras – Sardegna backwards – is a model of whitewashed Mediterranean simplicity. Rooms, which come with…

  • Cosmopolitan Suites

    Fira

    This is about as good as it gets in the heart of Fira, with a spectacular, undulating infinity pool overlooking the caldera. This member of the Small…

  • Chambre d'Hôtes Pouquette

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    Surrounded by undulating peaks, Pouquette makes for a fabulous base while exploring the Vallée d'Aspe. Its five pleasantly furnished rooms are painted in…

  • Hotel Arbiana

    Rab Island

    The classiest address in Rab, this historic hotel dates to 1924 and retains plenty of period character and formal elegance. All 27 rooms are perfectly…

  • Le Stanze del Lago

    Como

    For a touch of loft living Como-style, check into one of these five serviced apartments, where sloping wooden ceilings and rough stone walls are given…

  • Berns Hotel

    Stockholm

    The rooms at Berns come equipped with entertainment systems and styles ranging from 19th-century classical to contemporary sleek. Some are more impressive…

  • Casa Rural Plaza de Santa María

    Andalucía

    At this multilevel house in the heart of town, nine cheerily decorated rooms come complemented by a lovely garden-patio and a rooftop terrace with superb…

  • Hotel Signum

    Salina

    Hidden in Malfa's hillside lanes is this alluring labyrinth of antique-clad rooms, peach-coloured stucco walls, tall blue windows and vine-covered…

  • Alsos House

    Kalambaka

    This small, nicely renovated guesthouse stands at the upper end of Kalambaka, a steep 800m walk up from the centre near the start of wonderful hiking…

  • Yoho Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Free wi-fi, secure lockers, comfy bunks, plenty of cheap beer and good-value schnitzels – what more could a backpacker ask for? Except, perhaps, a merry…

  • Republica Hotel

    Yerevan

    The Republica offers 56 slightly cramped standard rooms and an array of deluxe rooms and suites that are worth the upgrade. Rooms are fashionable with…

  • Villa Preciosa

    Transylvania

    This refined and romantic guesthouse, on a quiet residential lane a 10-minute walk from the citadel, is Alba Iulia's most stylish place to stay. The…

  • Parador de Sigüenza

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Sigüenza's luxurious parador is set in the castle, which dates back to the 12th century and overlooks the town. The magnificent courtyard is a wonderful…

  • Hotel La Fresca

    Moravia

    La Fresca occupies a beautifully restored 16th-century burgher's house, retaining some of the original interior elements such as wood floors, high…

  • Knight Residence

    Edinburgh

    Works by contemporary artists adorn these modern studio, and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments (available by the night; the three-bedroom options…

  • Casa Pissarra

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    A beautifully restored granite house, this rustic bolthole makes a lovely base for exploring Linhares and beyond. Both of its two rooms have heating, and…

  • Quod Libet

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    A family-run guesthouse offers four big colourful rooms and a convenient location near Ottaviano-San Pietro metro station. Rooms are spacious with hand…

  • Le Clos Saint Vincent

    Alsace

    Gasp you might as you crest the hill and gaze out across the vines and the wooded peaks of the Vosges near this elegant guesthouse. The sound is silence…

  • B&B Marzellinu

    Golfo di Orosei

    Reclining among pines and lawns, this B&B close to Cala Liberotto is a delight. The bright, cheerful rooms are kept immaculate – ask for La Peonia for a…

  • Kellia

    Monemvasia

    In a wonderful location, near the front sea wall with unimpeded views over a church and the sea. Rooms are simple and unfussy but atmospheric (some have…

  • Titanic Liverpool

    Liverpool

    The preferred choice of visiting football teams is this fabulous warehouse conversion on Stanley Dock, now a huge hotel with massive rooms decorated in…

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