Innsbruck
Since opening in 1390, the grand Goldener Adler has welcomed kings, queens and Salzburg’s two biggest exports: Mozart and Mrs Von Trapp. Rooms are elegant…
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Berlin
Idiosyncratic modern furniture and decor meet retro touches like sparkling parquet floors and stucco ornamentation in these 34 spacious, super-central…
Andros
These ecofriendly, unique and luxurious secluded cottages are hidden within wetlands behind the gorgeous remote beach at Ahla. It's really in the middle…
Kraków
Nestled in two beautifully restored buildings in one of Kraków’s most picturesque and atmospheric streets, the Copernicus is one of the city’s finest and…
Côte d'Azur
This fabulous 19th-century wine-producer’s mansion is for nature bods with a penchant for luxury. Sleep above the vines in a cabane perchée (tree house),…
Castilla y León
Close to the bottom of the hill where you begin the climb up into the old town, this hotel is an outstanding choice. The building dates to the 17th…
Ribeira
This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira. Dating to 1829 – and in previous lives a stationer's…
Southern Highlands & Islands
The heart of Jura's community is this hotel, which is warmly welcoming and efficiently run. Rooms vary in size and shape, but all are renovated and…
Kaş
Owned by an artist and his marketing-savvy brother, this creative 'boutique pension' is themed around their lucky number: sekiz (eight). Eight modish,…
Troyes
On a narrow medieval street in the heart of the old city, this hotel combines half-timbered charm with 24 contemporary rooms, a mini tropical hothouse, a…
Troödos Mountains
Located in the tiny village of Arsos, this is the place to come if you seek nothing much more than reading a book shaded by grapevines in an idyllic,…
Aveiro
Seemingly larger inside than out, this hotel is a stylish bolthole. Long corridors, floored with mosaic tiles and lined with poems and paintings, lead to…
Valais
A hit with families, this contemporary space on the shore of Lake Grenon is brilliant value. Decor is bright and colourful. The room for 10 – imagine two…
Olomouc
With antique furniture, crisp white duvets and oriental rugs on wood floors, the Royal is a spacious and splurge-worthy romantic getaway. Each room has a…
Elba
Set around a botanical garden backed by Mediterranean forest, few campgrounds are as leafy or large. The beach is a 400m walk between trees while…
Bavarian Alps
As crisp and sparkling as freshly fallen alpine snow, this recently completed apartment hotel just a couple of blocks from the tourist office has 19…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
On the city centre's most elegant street, this beautiful Grade II–listed former bank has been adapted for contemporary needs, including triple glazing on…
Dijon
In the heart of old Dijon, this two-star hotel has tidy, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Rooms 5 and 6, in a 17th-century annexe just across the…
Konstanz
A joyous hop and skip from the lake and Altstadt, this late-19th-century pile has warm, elegantly furnished rooms with marble bathrooms; upgrade if you…
Chester
This award-winning, beautiful 1850 villa has everything you need for a memorable stay. Elegant bedrooms, a fabulous breakfast and welcoming, friendly…
Ischia
A few minutes’ walk from the Poseidon spa complex, this bright hotel has a tropical-oasis feel with its outdoor thermal pools surrounded by lofty palms…
Salzburg
This alpine-style chalet offers a slice of rural calm just a 15-minute ride from town on bus 21. Many rooms have balconies with gorgeous mountain views,…
Eastern Mediterranean
Behind the big, brash and very yellow exterior, the Nobel is a smart choice in the heart of the city, with 90 big, comfortable rooms over seven floors…
Salzburg
Tom Hanks, the Dalai Lama and Julie Andrews have all stayed at this 19th-century pile on the banks of the Salzach. Scattered with oil paintings and…
Salzburg
With its flowery garden, bright, cheerful rooms and excellent breakfasts, this pension is incredibly homely. The Terler family keeps everything spick and…
Slovakia
A six-room hotel with a mosaic-tiled spa, Löwe's dainty size allows for attention to detail and personalised service throughout, starting with a welcome…
Cuenca
Located squarely between the old and new towns, this good-value hostal has spacious rooms with river views, rustic furnishings, ceramic tile floors and…
Sarajevo
The Doctor's House is a healthy choice, if only for the workout you'll get walking up the hill from the centre of town. It's a nice neighbourhood; the…
Wallachia
This comfy modern, three-star option does a lot of things very well. The rooms are uncluttered, clean and quiet; some have private terraces. The reception…
Lille
Opened in 1913, this venerable establishment has 60 spacious rooms with high ceilings, all-marble bathrooms, gilded picture frames and a mix of inlaid…
Pelion Peninsula
In a quiet but central location, this stately and spacious villa (c 1863) holds six comfortable double rooms plus three larger suites that sleep three to…
Madrid
Inhabiting a 19th-century palace a stone's throw from Plaza de Santa Ana, this flagship property of the respected NH chain has modern designer rooms with…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
In a serene location backing onto woods, this glorious rambling chalet has spacious, light, pine-clad rooms done out in contemporary style (many featuring…
Miragaia
This laid-back B&B has a central but tucked-away location. Decorated by local artists, each of the doubles has a theme and some have fine city views. Most…
Matera
Located in Sasso Caveoso, the family-owned Corte San Pietro is one of Matera's most comfortable boutique hotels. Each room is a different shape and size,…
Vicenza
Designed by Andrea Palladio in the 1560s, this elegant palace was raised for noblewoman Isabella Nogarola Valmarana in memory of her husband Giovanni…
Seyðisfjörður
The Old Bank building of Hótel Aldan houses a boutique guesthouse with antique furnishings and a refined air. Note: reception and dining are at Norðurgata…
Karlovy Vary
Perched high above the river, the family-run Villa Rosa combines traditionally furnished rooms and hearty breakfasts with a spectacular location – go for…
Bernese Oberland
Whisking you back 100 years, the chandelier-lit public areas at this genteel hotel exude art nouveau flair. Some rooms overdo the Laura Ashley–style…
Dénia
The genial boss here is rightly proud of this top hostal on the waterfront strip. Rooms are compact but new in feel, with colourful bedcovers, faultless…
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