Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Auberge de l’Hospice

    Valais

    This is the modern version of the hospice over the road. Families are warmly welcomed at this hotel, with 30 rooms, a cafe-restaurant and shop, plus a…

  • Le Goéland

    Southern Corsica

    If you’ve the urge – and the budget – to stay in Porto-Vecchio itself, there’s no better option than this cream-coloured waterfront hotel, arrayed around…

  • Hotel National Palace

    Bulgaria

    Arranged around a pretty courtyard, the National Palace might be a business hotel, but it's elegant, with cordial, multilingual service and spotless rooms…

  • War Hostel

    Sarajevo

    'You're not here just to sleep', says Zero-One, a siege survivor, who answers the door of his family home in a bulletproof vest. Engaging in the wartime…

  • Honigmond Garden

    Berlin

    Despite its location on a busy thoroughfare, this 20-room guesthouse built in 1845 is an utterly sweet retreat. Reach your comfortable, classically styled…

  • Mandalina Luxury Boutique Otel

    Kaş

    Jutting into the Med at the tip of the Çukurbağ Peninsula, this sleek temple of luxury has 12 stunning suites, all with uninterrupted sunset views and…

  • Hôtel Jean Moët

    Épernay

    Housed in a beautifully converted 18th-century mansion, this old-town hotel is big on atmosphere, with its skylit tearoom and revamped antique-meets…

  • Hotel Los Bérchules

    Las Alpujarras

    This large family-run hotel makes an ideal base for walking tours of the area. It's well placed on the western entrance to the village and offers warm…

  • Le Belvédère

    Southern Corsica

    This divine 15-room hotel, 5km east around the bay from Porto-Vecchio, occupies a former family estate amid the seafront eucalyptus, palm and pine. Its…

  • Conti di San Bonifacio

    Southern Tuscany

    Set on a wine estate 18km southeast of Massa Marittima, this boutique resort offers both room and suite accommodation (the suites overlooking the vineyard…

  • Penzión Na Hradě

    Olomouc

    In terms of price:quality ratio, this may be Olomouc's best deal, and worth the minor splurge if you can swing it. The location, tucked away in the shadow…

  • Nerva Boutique Hotel

    Ancient Rome

    This friendly hotel is tucked away behind the Imperial Forums. Its snug rooms display a contemporary look in shades of cream, grey and black, with padded…

  • Camelot Hotel

    Rhodes Town

    Tucked down an alley just off the main drag, with inviting rooms that have terracotta floors, murals and marble-topped desks, this is a real find. The…

  • Weisshorn Hotel

    Valais

    Sitting at 2337m, this grand 19th-century hotel is accessible on foot or by mountain bike only (or on skis in winter, when luggage is transported for you…

  • Azienda Agrituristica Bergi

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Just south of Castelbuono on the winding SS286, this family-run agriturismo has a cluster of modern rooms – including several family-friendly quads –…

  • Blarney Stone Guesthouse

    Cork City

    The white facade of this tall Victorian townhouse conceals a dazzling interior crammed with polished period furniture, glittering Waterford crystal…

  • Loulé Jardim Hotel

    The Algarve

    Overlooking a pretty square, this late-19th-century building has 52 spacious, airy rooms in contemporary creams and beiges. Book ahead for the suite with…

  • Le Colombier

    Colmar

    Behind the peach-hued, shuttered façade of a 16th-century townhouse in Petite Venise lies this truly welcoming hotel. The recently spruced-up rooms…

  • Le Jour et la Nuit

    Geneva

    Alain and Sylvie are your affable hosts at this highly tasteful B&B, housed in a renovated 1920s villa. The three rooms and two apartments have been…

  • Hotel La Principessa

    Fairy-Tale Road

    The cast-iron balustrades, tiled floors and gentle Tuscan pastels of this Italian-themed hotel in a handsome 18th-century townhouse make it an attractive…

  • Glückseeligkeit Herberge

    Konstanz

    What a sweet deal this little guesthouse is. Housed in a period building in the Altstadt, it shelters petite but attractively decorated rooms. The attic…

  • Emelisse Hotel

    Kefallonia

    This luxury hotel is set in magnificent seclusion on a headland overlooking superb Emblissi Beach, 1.5km north of Fiskardo along the winding coastal road…

  • Hôtel du Château

    Annecy

    Just across the square from the château's imposing gatehouse, this family-run hotel has a panoramic breakfast terrace and 16 neat rooms with rustic pine…

  • Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Olav

    Trondheim

    The Clarion offers sleek luxurious living above an airy shopping complex and the Olavshallen concert hall. It has 27 different styles among more than 100…

  • Sapho Manor House

    Cyprus

    This lovingly restored mansion dates back to 1912 and is located within confessional distance of the pretty village church. It offers several studios and…

  • Riders Palace

    Graubünden

    Sleep? Dream on. This design-focused boutique hostel draws party-mad riders to its strikingly lit, bare concrete spaces. Choose between basic five-bed…

  • Hotel La Vittoria

    Lake Garda

    This chic little three-star spot sits right on Garda's waterfront promenade. Spacious lake-view rooms are done out in delicate cream and gold, while free…

  • Valeriana

    Évora

    Valeriana hits all the right notes with seven beautifully furnished rooms and posh common areas, including a stylish lounge and a rooftop terrace with…

  • Hôtel Parc Beaux-Arts

    Luxembourg City

    A trio of 18th-century houses contains 11 gorgeous suites featuring original contemporary artworks, oak floors, Murano glass lamps and fresh flowers. Seek…

  • Villa Ariston

    Opatija

    With a gorgeous location beside a rocky cove, this historic hotel has celebrity cachet in spades (Coco Chanel and the Kennedys were guests here). The…

  • Guesthouse Coco

    Plovdiv

    This swish boutique guesthouse on the edge of the Kapana neighbourhood has a high-fashion-meets-vintage ambience unlike other places in Plovdiv. Its eight…

  • Wishup Shore

    Lake Sevan

    On the wilder eastern side of Lake Sevan, you'll find groups of hip Yerevantsis escaping the scorching summer heat. Stony Wishup Shore hosts events and…

  • Urban Oasis

    Lecce

    Opened in 2018, Lecce's only hostel is a winner with options in a restored heritage townhouse including dorms for a maximum of six guests, and stylish…

  • Olive Tree Holiday Park

    Ulcinj

    The tents and bungalows may be new, but they're dotted across a centuries-old olive grove that produces some of Montenegro's finest oil. It's an…

  • Avalon Boutique Hotel

    Rhodes Town

    Just off the Street of the Knights, this 700-year-old house holds six elegantly furnished suites that combine modern comfort with style. The courtyard…

  • Fresh* Sheets Kathedral

    Dubrovnik

    Head up the well-worn stairs past corridors adorned with religious art to this friendly little guesthouse, right in the thick of things. The elegant rooms…

  • Hotel Goldenes Kreuz

    Regensburg

    Surely the best deal in town, the nine fairy-tale rooms each bear the name of a crowned head and are fit for a kaiser. Huge mirrors, dark antique and…

  • Golden Apple

    Moscow

    A classical edifice fronts the street, but the interior is sleek and sophisticated. The rooms are decorated in a minimalist, modern style – subdued whites…

  • Curium Palace

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    All snazzy chandeliers and white marble in the foyer, this long-standing hotel is one of Lemesos’ classiest choices. Expect spacious rooms fitted out in…

  • Hôtel de la Plage Santa Vittoria

    Corsica

    You can't get any closer to the beach than this family-run hotel; cross the pathway beneath its ochre arcades and you’re standing on yellow sand. Guest…

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