Lofoten
Sakrisøy Rorbuer is a relatively authentic complex of ochre-coloured cottages hovering above the water. They're postcard-perfect from the outside and the…
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Abruzzo
A wonderful family heirloom of a house, full of precious furniture, photos and mementos of the owner's parents and grandparents (some of whom emigrated to…
Salamanca
A cut above the average hostal, the stylish Concejo has polished-wood floors, tasteful furnishings, light-filled rooms and a superb central location. Try…
County Donegal
Knockout views envelop this heritage-listed 24-bed former hunting lodge, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It's an atmospheric spot with a colourful history,…
Adriatic Coast
Maybe it's because it's linked to an award-winning hospitality school that this hotel ticks all the right boxes. The decor's fresh and modern, there's…
Savona
The four-star seafront Mare with its infinity pool, private beach and candle-lit open-air restaurant is Italian beach bling in action. New rooms adopt a…
Edinburgh
The Bonham manages a successful fusion of Victorian interiors with bold, modern colours and contemporary design. Cool, crisp bedlinen, luxury bathrooms…
Agropoli
A clean, economical and modern B&B close to the centre of Agropoli. It is run by the affable Alfonso who is a mine of information on the local sights and…
Potsdam
This classy entry occupies 18th-century baroque barracks for married soldiers, which also went through a stint as an orphanage hospital (as reflected in…
Kaş
Set amid olive groves and villas, with panoramic sea views, this swish boutique hotel is just the ticket for those seeking a peaceful break. Rooms and…
Aliados & Bolhão
This design hotel stands in the spot of the 1859 Teatro Baquet, a swanky hideaway done up by interior designer Nini Andrade Silva. The theatre theme…
Macedonia
Cleverly restored, but retaining the pleasing rusticity of its 1857 origins, this handsome Doltso mansion comes with soothing lake views and a plumb place…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
All stripped floorboards and oak beams, this converted 16th-century house has charm and history in spades. It's now a five-star gold B&B, with fires in…
Yonne
Decorated in opulent 19th-century style and offering solid four-star amenities, this mansion of château-like proportions is a fine choice. The rooms, bar…
Innsbruck
Could this be backpacker heaven? Nepomuk's sure comes close, with its Altstadt location, well-stocked kitchen and high-ceilinged dorms with nice touches…
The Midlands & the Marches
The ultimate country-chic retreat, this lovely Georgian farmhouse 3.8 miles northwest of Ledbury on the A438 has eight luxuriously appointed rooms with…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Penhas’ popular mountaintop hostel has a communal kitchen, giant stone fireplaces and a games room featuring billiards and table tennis. The deluxe…
Valais
With great views out over the valley and mountains, this place features comfortable rooms in a gorgeous old building on Rue du Village, the old road…
Dubrovnik
Occupying a huge 16th-century villa right by the marina, Kazbek offers intimate luxury, with only 12 rooms and one suite, and a beautiful swimming-pool…
Hora (Naxos)
Hard to beat on the island for luxury and locale, Nissaki Beach Hotel offers up a seaside restaurant and gorgeous pool area right on Agios Georgios Beach…
Warsaw
Oki Doki offers a prime location for both the Old and New Towns. Everything is well done from the pleasant four- to eight-bed dorms and private rooms, to…
Hohe Tauern National Park
This hilltop hotel has a retro-chic design and a phenomenal mountain backdrop. A terrace overlooking forested peaks, a thermal spa with pampering Aveda…
Ajaccio
This cream-coloured townhouse, smack opposite the citadel and featuring matching oyster-grey shutters, is a solid bet. Rooms are clean and modern, while…
Montreux
In 1829 this vintner’s mansion was converted into a hotel. The old charm has remained intact and the property, set in magnificent grounds, is on the Swiss…
Western Estonia & the Islands
This cosy, bright-red country house has only four pleasant rooms, each with TV and bathroom. Breakfast is excellent and there’s a backyard patio and lawn…
Aliados & Bolhão
Easygoing staff, spotless dorms and rooms jazzed up with cool movie-themed decor, a chilled lounge with DVDs, a roof terrace and an inflatable pool in…
Amiens
Built in 1875, this venerable, Best Western–affiliated hostelry has a superb parkside location. The 40 soundproofed rooms, set around a three-storey…
Venice
Venetian glam is dialled up to the max in this luxurious palazzo (mansion) hotel, yet it somehow avoids slipping into tackiness. Rooms are dripping in…
Warsaw
The 18 rooms at this contemporary design hotel are very chic with sapphire-blue curtains and upholstered chairs providing a pop of colour in otherwise oh…
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Fira
This luxury place features a hotel, residences and suites, and boasts awards from Historic Hotels of Europe such as Most Romantic Historic Hotel. Expect…
Bernese Oberland
Oozing 250 years of history from every creaking beam, this archetypal Alpine chalet is a stunner. Romantic and warm, the cottage-style rooms feature low…
Canton of Zürich
Right in the heart of the Old Town, Jakob flaunts chic, minimalist-style rooms in neutral tones and with wood floors. The chef takes pride in local…
Northern Montenegro
Plužine's surprisingly cosmopolitan Zvono ('Bell') offers characterful cottage accommodation, fresh trout lunches and homemade medovina (honey wine), best…
Lugano
Run by the respected local Gabbani food family and within sight of their signature delicatessen, this enticing place has slickly styled rooms with pops of…
Chueca
This stunning boutique hotel makes perfect use of a 19th-century Chueca mansion. The look is classy and contemporary thanks to respected interior designer…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Coleen, who also works at the National Trust shop at the other end of the town's much-photographed central bridge, is a consummate host. Her floral rooms…
Valais
The Farinet, above the Xtreme sports shop on Verbier's central square, is legendary. Known as much for its bevy of celebrity-studded bars, DJs and clubs…
Connemara
At the head of Cashel Bay, this 19th-century country mansion warmed by open peat and log fires has 30 period rooms surrounded by 17 hectares of woodland…
Kraków
Ideally located off central ul Grodzka, this hotel contains large, comfortable and stylish rooms. It’s set far back from the main drag, but the peeling of…
Eastern Mediterranean
The rooftop terrace at this 15-room pension on the main harbour-front road is particularly nice on a hot day. Around half the rooms have sea views, and…
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