Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Remote yet comfy Idwal Cottage, the oldest YHA hostel in Wales, makes a great base for walks in the Ogwen Valley, or bagging a few Glyderau or Carneddau…
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Metz
You'll feel immediately chez vous (at home) at this sweet, friendly B&B on an island in the Moselle River. The parquet-floored, warm-coloured rooms…
Kaş
Hip hotel with 20 sleek contemporary rooms, including 13 with sea view and five with small private pool. We love the broken-glass effect, cage lampshades…
Piraeus
A far cry from standard Piraeus grunge, this place is also a bit far from the metro (20-minute walk) and the ferry port. But it runs a free shuttle and…
Reggio Calabria
A little gem in Reggio's heart, this 19th-century palazzo has three floors of spacious rooms gracefully furnished with white-on-white decor. There's a…
Clarion Collection Hotel Kysten
Nordland
This fabulous hotel overlooks the waterfront with stylish rooms with contemporary decor (think bold wallpaper, big mirrors and creative lighting). The…
Mljet Island
Despite English not being their strong point, the charming hosts offer a warm welcome and maybe even a beer on arrival. With a bit of notice they'll fire…
Sarti Vista Bed & Breakfast Resort
Macedonia
This rural resort, with a great view over the sea to Mt Athos, is a collection of modern, self-catering apartments with balconies set amid olive groves…
Rhodes Town
This nicely equipped modern hostel in the New Town is by far the best budget option in Rhodes Town. As well as clean, well-maintained dorms and double…
San Sebastián
Audrey Hepburn stayed here – as did Coco Chanel, Alfred Hitchcock and Mick Jagger, to name a few. The palatial Maria Cristina, opened in 1912, dominates…
Sifnos
An idyllic complex tucked away in an olive grove, Eleonas offers gloriously roomy two-bedroom apartments that sleep six, with kitchen, living space and…
Ribeira
Right in the thick of things in Ribeira, this new design-minded boutique hotel is inspired by Portugal's Age of Discoveries. The look combines pared-back…
Lake Bled
This Best Western member boasts 60 of some of the most attractive hotel rooms in Bled. We love the suites (such as 402, 403 and 404) with blonde-wood…
Ribeira
Cats knows precisely what makes backpackers purr – the facilities are superb and the attractive rooms have thoughtful touches, including big lockers, good…
Trier
In the peaceful wine district of Olewig, across the creek from the old monastery church, 3km southeast of the centre, classy Becker's pairs supremely…
Aliados & Bolhão
Architects and artists have pitched in to create this guesthouse, dotted with original works. Muted colours, luxuriant fabrics and one-of-a-kind wall…
Sarajevo
The six-room former Villa Wien has been rebranded and given a minor makeover but it retains an appealing mixture of comfort and old-world elegance. Each…
The Romantic Road
Concealed behind the town's most ornate and out-of-kilter facade, the 19 elegant rooms at this central inn opposite the Münster St Georg flaunt antique…
Como
Converted from a 19th-century palazzo, the Hotel Terminus retains its turn-of-the-century glamour with art nouveau architectural details, damask…
The Cotswolds
This great little B&B sleeps guests in four sweet, spacious rooms, two of which occupy a separate rear cottage accessed across an attractive courtyard…
Freiburg
The Alex stands head and shoulders above most hotels in town. Its clean, contemporary aesthetic includes lots of plate glass, blond wood, natural…
Castilla y León
One of the best urban hostales in this part of Castilla y León, this fine place gets rave reviews and plenty of repeat visitors. Every room is different,…
Armenia
The owners of this guesthouse really do make you feel like one of the family. The rooms are small and simple with tiny bathrooms, but windows look out…
Tatra Mountains
Striking a delicious balance between traditional, wood-carved furnishings and bright, well-tended modern style, this guesthouse at the eastern end of the…
Calvi
The last word in Calvi chic, this lavish hilltop hideaway is brimming with boutique trappings. Clean lines, cappuccino-and-chocolate colour schemes,…
Moravia
This small hotel, more like a pension, is perched on a quiet residential street overlooking the former Jewish quarter. The location is convenient for the…
South Cornwall
Three sweet stone-fronted cottages, plus a B&B suite, on a private farm estate about 3 miles drive from St Mawes towards St Just. Neutral colours,…
L'Eixample
The most attractive half of this sleek hotel occupies the 1890s Modernista Casa Enric Batlló. Across the road stands a more modern extension, La Casa…
Bernese Oberland
Huddled away in a quiet corner of the village on the fringes of woods, this sweet, family-run, chalet-style hotel is incredibly welcoming. The pick of the…
Mykonos
Ambient beats from the beachfront DJ station drift over the deckchairs and pool of this modern hotel that has commandeered the eastern half of Platys…
Carpathian Mountains
In a wonderful spot overlooking the lake, the Lokis is a modern hotel in a traditional-style gabled building. With 23 rooms, a gym and sauna, and a…
Mostar
Villa Mike is remarkable for having a garden area with its own private swimming pool. The two apartments are particularly well appointed, while in the…
Segovia
This place gets rave reviews from travellers and it's not difficult to see why. Housed in a converted Segovia mansion and one of few hotels down the…
The South
This pretty clutch of white buildings clusters on a slope with sweeping views of the valley and the volcanoes in the distance. The friendly owner keeps…
Hotel NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
Brussels
With a wonderful location right on the Sablon, this modern hotel has a neutral business feel, but it's impeccably quiet and comfortable. It has a…
Sibiu
Centrally located and decorated in a smorgasbord of styles, this is arguably Sibiu's most lavish place to sleep. From the vaulted brick dining room to…
Baden-Baden
Nestling in manicured parkland, this neo-Renaissance villa is one of Baden-Baden’s most characterful five-star pads. Antiques lend old-world opulence to…
Salamanca
This luxurious hotel is an oasis of calm and luxury, and the antithesis of the cookie-cut homogeneity of the five-star chains. Expect vases of orchids,…
Around Athens
This simple hotel has been dressed up with a bit of creative interior decor, but the real attraction is its great value. It's a few blocks inland, yes,…
Trogir
Owned by the same family since 1792, this 17th-century palazzo has five spacious, antique-filled rooms accessed by a grand marble and wrought-iron…
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