Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Hotel Palladio

    Vicenza

    The top choice in central Vicenza, this renovated Renaissance palazzo delivers crisp, contemporary rooms with beamed ceilings, polished wooden floors and…

  • Sofitel

    Around Athens

    Directly across from the airport terminal, the Athens Sofitel is tops for that early-morning flight. Rooms are comfortable and modern, the cafe and…

  • Hotel Klimek Spa

    Carpathian Mountains

    In Złockie, about 2.5km northwest of the centre of Muszyna, this 53-room spa hotel is one of the best (and most expensive) places around, with a long list…

  • Mollösunds Wärdshus

    Bohuslän

    Mollösunds Wärdshus is an upmarket 19th-century inn featuring 10 well-turned-out rooms with funky wallpaper, and a slinky, sun-soaked terrace for lazy…

  • Vila Joya

    Albufeira

    Just 8km west of Albufeira, yet a planet away in every respect, luxurious Vila Joya is right on the beachfront near Praia da Galé. Pool areas, lush green…

  • Parco Dolomiti Fisterre B&B

    Belluno

    This three-room B&B offers one of the warmest welcomes in the Dolomites, with extremely friendly and helpful owners, tasty breakfasts and a tranquil…

  • Quart Youth Hostel

    Valencia

    Handsome and contemporary, this hostel places itself firmly in the flashpacker class with facilities that include a gym, quality beds and an upbeat urban…

  • Péniche Djébelle

    Bayonne

    For something completely different, a stay on this péniche (houseboat) definitely fits the bill. There are just two rooms, each with roughly half the boat…

  • Hostel Marina Trogir

    Trogir

    Run by an expat German couple, this excellent hostel has only four dorms, each sleeping seven or eight people. The custom-built wooden bunks have suitcase…

  • Pension Hubertus

    Zell am See

    Beate and Bernd extend a warm welcome at their eco-savvy chalet. Situated opposite the ski lifts, the pension uses 100% renewable energy (solar and wind…

  • Blue Lagoon – Silica Hotel

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    The Blue Lagoon's chic hotel is a 600m walk across the lava field from Iceland’s most famous attraction. The 35 rooms are soothing and sleek, with heated…

  • Yann's at Glenearn House

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    This luxury B&B is a most welcoming establishment, offering four large, bright rooms with plenty of understated style, an atmospheric lounge stuffed with…

  • La Plumeria

    Cefalù

    Midway between the Duomo and the waterfront, with free parking a few minutes away, this small hotel offers four-star service in a prime location. Rooms…

  • Villa Sigurata

    Dubrovnik

    Hidden down a hard-to-find and surprisingly quiet lane behind the cathedral, this 17th-century house has eight atmospheric rooms with exposed stone walls…

  • Hotel Tumski

    Wrocław

    Located on an islet in the Odra, this neat 57-room hotel is surrounded by flowing water on three sides, yet is within easy walking distance of most of…

  • Säntis – das Hotel

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Säntis – das Hotel offers big mountain views from all angles, chic boutique-style rooms and a spa. The generously sized rooms play up the nouveau-Alpine…

  • Hotel Stokker

    Romania

    Renovated, rebranded and renamed, the Stokker is a good choice if you're coming to Oradea by train as it's only a 10-minute walk from the station. The 17…

  • 71 Nyhavn Hotel

    Copenhagen

    Housed in two striking 200-year-old canal-side warehouses, atmospheric 71 Nyhavn offers great views of both the harbour and Nyhavn canal. Rooms facing…

  • Hotel Randers

    Central Jutland

    This is an old-world, art-deco treasure. It was built in 1856 and refurbished in the 1920s; a fire in 2015 necessitated a widespread renovation, but the…

  • Hotel Ünlüselek

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This sprawling hotel right on the beach is really a budget resort. Along with occasional live music at night, where there's also a playground and games…

  • Hotel Cardenal Ram

    Castellón Province

    Bang in the heart of old Morella, this noble Renaissance palace has been completely refurbished and offers a tantalising blend of historical feel and…

  • Castle Apartments

    Český Krumlov

    Several apartments situated in three historic buildings near the castle district have been transformed into comfortable short-term rental units that offer…

  • Four Seasons Baku

    Baku

    This majestic flower-filled beaux arts palace fits perfectly with central Baku's nouveau-Parisian self-image, while the indulgent pool and spa feel more…

  • Le Domaine des Remparts

    Alsace

    You'll receive a heartfelt bienvenue at this pink-hued B&B on the southern fringes of town, which centres on an inner courtyard. Homely touches, warm…

  • Home-Made Hostel

    Budapest

    This homey, extremely welcoming hostel with 20 beds in four rooms has recycled tables hanging upside down from the ceiling and old valises under the beds…

  • Villa Anticus

    Constanţa

    This stylishly renovated boutique hotel on the pedestrianised section of lower B-dul Tomis is close to the city's beach, port and most sights. All rooms…

  • Casa do Adro

    Vila Nova De Milfontes

    Set in a 17th-century house, this special option is chock-a-block with antiques and artwork. It has six elegantly furnished bedrooms, some with private…

  • Au Vintage

    Lille, Flanders & the Somme

    This delightful B&B, in a brick mansion from 1920, has two atmospheric rooms with old wooden floors, antique furnishings and marble fireplaces. Evelyne…

  • Number One

    Northwest England

    Far fancier than anything else around, this stunning boutique guesthouse is all luxury and contemporary style. Everything exudes a discreet elegance, from…

  • Home and Poetry Hotel

    Syntagma & Plaka

    A lovely neoclassical mansion has been converted to create this elegant and excellently located property. The 16 rooms – all with wooden floors and…

  • Casa Matiki

    Central & Eastern Istria

    Three friendly dogs, a charming hostess and a clutch of chickens (in that order) will welcome you to this large rural property near the small town of…

  • Weinhotel Pfeffer und Salz

    The Black Forest

    On a vineyard spreading just north of Gengenbach, Pfeffer und Salz is an appealingly converted Black Forest farmhouse with pretty gardens, views and a…

  • Hostel Balkan Han

    Sarajevo

    Within seconds of arrival at this party hostel you're likely to find yourself in its bar with a shot of herb rakija chatting with gregarious owner Unkas,…

  • To Kastro

    Messinia

    Opposite the entrance road to the castle, these delightful studio apartments are run by Panagiotis, who likes his guests to feel like they are 'in a small…

  • Arhontiko Filippidi

    Pelion Peninsula

    This stately old mansion, a short walk down a cobbled footpath from the central square, glories in a broad terrace that commands wonderful views over the…

  • Le Clos des Roys

    Reims

    But a stone's throw from the cathedral, this historic home turned B&B is made all the homelier by hosts Marie Anne and Gérard. The quiet, countrified…

  • Southernhay House

    Exeter

    In the 1800s this was a prestigious gentleman's residence; now it's an impeccably run luxury sleep spot. Antiques and velvet furnishings cosy up to canary…

  • Oberstdorf Hostel

    Bavarian Alps

    This very family-friendly hostel in the village of Tiefenbach is around 10 minutes by car from Oberstdorf train station. Rooms with up to six beds are…

  • Hotel Hospes Palacio de Los Patos

    Granada

    Housed in a palatial 19th-century building, this is one of Granada's top hotels. Its sharply designed minimalist rooms, all in clean whites and pearl…

  • Monsanto Geo-Hotel Escola

    The Beiras

    This hip hotel brings a dash of contemporary design to Monsanto's granite-grey centre. Occupying a renovated mansion, it has 10 spacious rooms, each a…

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