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…
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…
Grindelwald
The grand dame of Grindelwald, this plush art nouveau hotel has stylish rooms with gleaming slate-floored bathrooms. The spa is a big draw, with massage…
Hamburg
Removed a little from the clamour of downtown Neustadt but within easy walking distance of same, this outpost of the Scandinavian Scandic chain gets…
Fairy-Tale Road
Run by four generations of the same family, this charmer advertises its class with an art-nouveau etched-glass door and quaint entrance hall. Beyond, you…
Fira
Rooms at this rock-star joint are simple and modern, with all the niceties that give it the edge of luxury. Perks include pool with waterfall and private…
Kraków
Located within three meticulously restored 15th-century townhouses (which can be spotted in some of the street scenes in the film Schindler's List), the…
Black Sea Coast
Parisian posters and Turkish film references give further character to this neatly restored mansion in Ordu's characterful former Greek neighbourhood…
Corsica
The contemporary style and comfort of this wood-and-stone hotel, just 2.5km from Corte, are complemented by its setting on the banks of the Restonica,…
Perast
There are only two spacious, stone-walled apartments available here, positioned directly above the extremely welcoming owners' house. Wake up to…
Sinaia
Treat yourself to an intimate getaway at this spa hotel, 700m west of Peleş Castle. There's a sauna and hot tub to linger in before you retreat to a…
Bucharest
Arguably the nicest and most chill of Bucharest's hostels is a 10-minute walk southwest of Piaţa Unirii. The location is quiet and mainly residential, and…
County Antrim
The Bushmills Inn is an old coaching inn dating to around 1608, complete with peat fires, gas lamps, a secret library and a round tower. The old part of…
The South
Stay on a lovely family-run farm in the lush rolling countryside on the northern edge of Árnes. The nine rooms are simple but tidy, and views of the…
The Golden Circle
This beautiful farm in the widening sweep of the valley between Geysir and Gullfoss has a clutch of tidy houses, one of which has sleeping-bag…
Strasbourg
Once an ice factory and now Strasbourg’s hottest design hotel, this waterfront pile is quaint on the outside and ubercool on the inside. The sleek rooms,…
Cefalù
East of town on a rocky outcrop, this German-run, family-oriented hotel has its own pebbly beach, restaurant and fabulous pool. Most rooms have sea views,…
Dumfries & Galloway
Just off the central avenue on a charismatic narrow shopping street, this high-quality B&B occupies a historic cottage but has spacious modern rooms that…
Rethymno
The nine individual rooms in this elegant mansion exude historic character without skimping on modern comforts. In one room the bathroom used to be a…
Sibiu
Tapping into Sibiu's medieval lifeblood, this opulent hotel occupies a 14th-century hall in the heart of the old town. Individually designed rooms are…
The Danube Valley
Dürnstein's 'other' castle is a hotel that specialises in over-the-top, old-fashioned luxury. Rooms are furnished in antiques and overstuffed sofas, a…
Bohemia
Six stylish and well-appointed apartments are available for short-term rental next door to the Šupina restaurant. The units are light and airy, with comfy…
Fairy-Tale Road
This clean, well-run youth hostel is located 500m south of the centre on the river and the Lahntal Radweg (Lahntal Bike Route). Staff can help plan…
Bilbao
If money's no object, check into this stellar showpiece just steps from Bilbao's most famous building. It's modern chic all the way, with spacious guest…
Salamanca
This excellent place has smart and contemporary modern studios and apartments with kitchens; some have Nespresso coffee machines and all are sleek and…
Messinia
It's not a Sofitel, but it is much more charming. Modern, gold-trimmed and ornament-decorated digs at the entrance to the village are commodious with…
Central Jutland
This is up there with the best of them – it has a great socialising area, modern layout, activities in abundance (it's in a large sports centre) and large…
Lindos
This enclosed courtyard accommodation, next to the police station at the south end of the village, holds half-a-dozen heavenly white rooms plus two family…
Corsica
Open year-round, and right in the heart of town, this well-equipped modern hotel is an excellent midrange option. Four of its rooms enjoy dreamy views of…
Plzeň
Perhaps the city's best-value lodging, across the river to the north of the old town, the Roudna's exterior isn't much to look at, but inside the rooms…
Blois
This ivy-covered hotel, in a great location midway between the train station and the château, has friendly staff, a cosy piano-equipped salon and 29…
Pescara
A top-notch hotel in a handsome building in the city centre, the Victoria is a memorable place with Impressionist paintings etched onto bedroom doors,…
Valle d’Itria
This charming cluster of 11 self-catering trulli in the hamlet of Trito near Locorotondo is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. It's a tranquil…
Béziers
To do Béziers en luxe, nowhere tops this stately 19th-century mansion that has been converted into a boutique hotel with nine fabulously designed and…
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Notables including Queen Victoria and Churchill have slept in this old-school 35-room hotel. Rooms pair historical open beams and antiques with mod-cons…
Dubrovnik
Hidden away in a quiet nook of the old town, this cute little hostel offers bunk rooms, a small guest kitchen and a bougainvillea-shaded terrace with…
Paris
Surrealism is the theme of this excellent-value hotel amid a cluster of top-choice dining addresses. A unique work of surrealist art decorates each of its…
Brussels
Anyone hankering for the days of interrailing should check in to the family-friendly Train Hostel, where you sleep in real old sleeper carriages, albeit…
Alsace
A far cry from the anonymity of many of Mulhouse's hotels, this shuttered villa sits above the city's zoo and botanical gardens. It's a secluded spot to…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This impressive stone house – a former Georgian rectory, no less – sits amid gardens on wistfully monikered Love Lane. Its three luxurious B&B rooms are…
South Cornwall
The epitome of Fowey's upmarket trend, this exclusive quayside hotel is all natural fabrics, rattan chairs and tasteful monochrome tones, and the rooms…
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