Must-see hotels in Europe

  • 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…

  • Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof

    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…

  • Scandic Hamburg Emporio

    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…

  • Hotel Stadt Hannover

    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…

  • Aressana Spa Hotel & Suites

    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…

  • Hotel Eden

    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…

  • Taşbaşı Butik Otel

    Black Sea Coast

    Parisian posters and Turkish film references give further character to this neatly restored mansion in Ordu's characterful former Greek neighbourhood…

  • Hôtel Dominique Colonna

    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,…

  • GudCo Apartments

    Perast

    There are only two spacious, stone-walled apartments available here, positioned directly above the extremely welcoming owners' house. Wake up to…

  • Villa Oblique

    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…

  • Podstel Bucharest

    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…

  • Bushmills Inn Hotel

    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…

  • Guesthouse Denami

    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…

  • Gljasteinn Skálinn

    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…

  • Hôtel Régent Petite France

    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,…

  • Hotel Kalura

    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,…

  • 29 Well St

    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…

  • Casa dei Delfini

    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…

  • Council

    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…

  • Hotel Schloss Dürnstein

    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…

  • Apartmány Šupina

    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…

  • DJH Hostel

    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…

  • Gran Hotel Domine

    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 Suite Studios

    Salamanca

    This excellent place has smart and contemporary modern studios and apartments with kitchens; some have Nespresso coffee machines and all are sleek and…

  • Sofotel

    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…

  • Danhostel Ringkøbing

    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…

  • F Charm Hotel

    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…

  • L'Escale Côté Sud

    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…

  • Hotel Roudna

    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…

  • Hôtel Anne de Bretagne

    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…

  • Hotel Victoria

    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,…

  • Truddhi

    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…

  • L'Hôtel Particulier

    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…

  • Hotel van Bebber

    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…

  • Hostel Angelina

    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…

  • Hôtel Exquis

    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…

  • Train Hostel

    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…

  • Villa Eden

    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…

  • Bryn Mair House

    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…

  • Old Quay House

    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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