Must-see hotels in Europe

  • 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…

  • Kalderimi Apartments

    Dodecanese

    This inland whitewashed place south of Skala on a road just past the football stadium is pure tranquillity, with a shaded courtyard overflowing with palms…

  • Vila Vita Rosenpark

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Marburg's swankiest digs occupy a lovely spot on the Lahn River, a short stroll from the station. If you're going to splurge, superior double rooms and…

  • La Zucca Guesthouse

    Mantua

    The top deal in the city centre, this three-room B&B up an ancient staircase off Via Spagnoli is pure delight. Rooms flutter in bright fabrics, beds are…

  • Hôtel Les Tanneurs

    Namur

    Fashioned out of a renovated 17th-century tannery, this hotel unites modern comfort with historical charm. It’s a complex warren of rooms, with no two the…

  • STF Hemavan Hostel

    Lappland

    A sprawling complex of a hostel, STF Hemavan is perpetually busy with hikers. The separate blocks are each equipped with a kitchen, and while the rooms…

  • Hôtel les Têtes

    Colmar

    Luxurious but never precious, this hotel occupies the magnificent Maison des Têtes. Each of its 21 rooms has rich wooden panelling, an elegant sitting…

  • Vilafoîa

    Monchique

    Situated 2.5km southwest of town, this rural hotel has an enchanting location in a hillside cork grove, with splendid views extending from the…

  • Hotel Helmhaus

    Zürich

    Featuring an enviable Old Town location within walking distance of everything, this four-star place on a pedestrianised street has 24 rooms spread over…

  • Vintage Guest House

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Bemvindo (welcome) to one of Porto’s most adorable digs – a town house lovingly restored to seamlessly unite the vintage (antique furnishings, stucco,…

  • Hotel Florhof

    Zürich

    Set in a lovely garden, this former silk factory and noble family’s mansion contains 32 tastefully appointed rooms and is a stone’s throw from the…

  • Magna Quies

    Épernay

    Nestled in a shuttered manor house on the Avenue de Champagne, this family-run B&B extends the warmest of welcomes. The trio of sunny, wood-floored rooms,…

  • Hotel Mamma Santina

    Salina

    A labour of love for architect-owner Mario Gullo, this boutique hotel has inviting rooms decorated with pretty tiles in traditional Aeolian designs. Many…

  • 26 The Crescent

    Southern Scotland

    When the blossoms are out, this is Ayr’s prettiest street, and it boasts an excellent place to stay. The rooms are impeccable – an upgrade to the spacious…

  • Hôtel Napoléon

    Ajaccio

    The warmth of a family-run hotel, coupled with a prime location on a side street in the heart of town, make the Napoléon an excellent midrange choice…

  • Key Hotel

    İzmir

    This sleek offering near Konak Pier occupies a former bank building; the original vault is now a glass-topped atrium. Popular with visiting dignitaries…

  • Hotel Metropol Saas Fee

    Valais

    The original Metropol Grand Hotel, built in 1893, indicated the first signs of tourism in Saas Fee, and the modern refurnished Metropol certainly lives up…

  • Stocks Hotel

    The Channel Islands

    A 16th-century farm turned luxury hotel, Stocks Hotel is a seamless blend of personalised service and rural hospitality. All rooms are slightly different,…

  • Harbour Hotel

    Brighton & Hove

    For views of waterfront landmarks, opt for a seafront room in this luxurious beachside hotel. The corner suites are pure indulgence, with freestanding…

  • Vouni Lodge

    Cyprus

    Located on the main street in the picturesque village of Vouni, this 200-year-old traditional stone building has three apartments decorated in appropriate…

  • Regnum Escana Villas & Boutique Hotel

    Bodrum Town

    The disadvantage of this sumptuous hillside hotel is it's on the north side of the busy highway behind Bodrum, but the elevated views and space more than…

  • Hôtel Aiguille du Midi

    Chamonix

    Run by the same family since 1908, this welcoming hotel has stunning views of the Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc. There are 40 pine-panelled rooms, an…

  • Flores Village Hotel & Spa

    Ribeira

    Right in the historic thick of things is this stunning spa hotel, occupying a late 18th-century townhouse. The pick of its plushly understated rooms and…

  • Parador de Hondarribia

    Hondarribia

    It's not every day that the opportunity to sleep in a thousand-year-old fortress guarding the boundaries of Spain arises. This sumptuous offering from the…

  • Sergo Davtyan B&B

    Northern Armenia

    French-speaking Azniv and Sergo Davtyan and their English-speaking adult son (he's only around in summer) are justifiably proud of their eight-room B&B,…

  • Pensiunea Casa Domneasca

    Wallachia

    Beautiful four-star pensiune with an elegant reception area and rooms that look like a spread in Town & Country magazine. The standard rates include…

  • Love Shack

    The Lake District

    Built on the site of a 1960s love shack (hence the name), this supercool, ecofriendly cabin is the brainchild of artists Karen Guthrie and Adam Sutherland…

  • La Chicca

    Venice

    It's neatly wedged between Dorsoduro’s trifecta of museums – Accademia, Peggy Guggenheim and Punta della Dogana – yet all you’ll hear at night in this…

  • Mamaison Hotel Le Regina

    Warsaw

    Housed in a lovely arcaded 18th-century-style palace, the Regina manages a successful combination of traditional architecture and contemporary design…

  • Andronis

    Athens

    More like apartments than a full hotel, this is just six suites upstairs from a cafe. The large rooms are decorated with a Greek-Moroccan boho folklore…

  • 3749 Ponte Chiodo

    Venice

    This charming little B&B offers six sweet rooms with period furnishings, views over the canal and a private front garden. It takes its name from the…

  • Kontor

    Tyrol

    Lodged in a grand old townhouse dating to 1450, Kontor is a characterful addition to Hall's hotel scene. No two rooms are alike, but all have tons of…

  • Hotel Schloss Mönchstein

    Salzburg

    On a fairy-tale perch atop Mönchsberg and set in hectares of wooded grounds, this 16th-century castle is honeymoon (and second mortgage) material. Persian…

  • La Casa de los Arquillos

    Basque Country

    Housed inside a beautiful 18th-century building in a prime location above the main square, this immaculate guesthouse has eight rooms set with light, high…

  • Pensiunea Ponor

    Transylvania

    This charming pension has rooms with reassuringly solid hardwood furnishings and well-maintained bathrooms, while cowskin rugs and filling breakfasts…

  • Gwyn Deri

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    In a quiet suburban pocket between church and river, this cosy B&B is run by a friendly couple who keep its three modern guest bedrooms immaculately clean…

  • Relais Santa Anastasia

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Set amid the picturesque vineyards of a highly regarded wine estate, this converted 12th-century abbey boasts extremely comfortable rooms, a sensational…

  • Hebros Hotel

    Plovdiv

    Hebros Hotel is set in a lavish mansion that has housed wealthy furriers and communist party leaders over its fascinating 200-year history, so it's no…

  • Aria Suites

    Fira

    With a mix of individually styled villas (some with private plunge pools or cave house Jacuzzis) and suites, Aria Suites is one of the top spots to stay…

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