Must-see hotels in Europe

  • Piz

    St Moritz

    Splashes of crimson, hardwood floors and clean lines define this contemporary B&B in a good location in St Moritz-Bad. Fitted with rain showers and flat…

  • Albergo Santa Caterina

    Cilento Coast

    At this superb hotel on the main street, guestroom colour schemes vary from brilliant canary yellow to deep Mediterranean blue. All have good-sized…

  • Le Grand Pavois

    Normandy

    This reliable three-star hotel has a fine location overlooking the marina, and it's an easy stroll to the beach. The welcome is warm, and the spacious…

  • Depot 195

    Canton of Zürich

    A shining example of Winterthur’s urban regeneration, this hip hostel takes shelter in a born-again factory. Backpackers are in their element here, with…

  • Le Flâneur

    Lyon

    The dorm rooms are simple, but the welcome is warm at this convivial hostel on the Rive Gauche (left bank). The huge and bar lounge area is perhaps the…

  • Hotel Senator

    Małopolska

    The Senator offers impressive value and more charm than its local competition. Rooms have a tasteful aesthetic, some have bold colours. The on-site…

  • Mikalo House

    Vilnius

    Apart from the superb location on a quiet little street in the heart of Old Town, this homey place is run by the ever-helpful Valdas who really makes…

  • Garibaldi Guesthouse & Apartments

    Budapest

    This welcoming guesthouse has four rooms with shared bathroom and two kitchens in a flat just around the corner from Parliament. In the same building,…

  • Met Hotel

    Thessaloniki

    Near the port and train stations, the Met is a posh, minimalist luxury hotel with sleek modern bathrooms, a spa centre and an outdoor pool. Amenities…

  • La Dolce Vita B&B

    Matera

    This delightful, ecofriendly B&B in Sasso Caveoso comprises two self-contained apartments with solar panels, rainwater recycling, a scenic terrace and…

  • Hostel Skippy

    Český Krumlov

    This riverside hostel is about 15 minutes' walk south of the historic centre. The owners are a musician and artist and the hostel has a relaxed, indie…

  • Clos Mirabel

    The Pyrenees

    If you don’t mind being 7km west of the city, this 18th-century manor house makes a fine retreat. There are five colour-coded B&B bedrooms with heritage…

  • Palladium

    Mykonos

    Equidistant from Psarou and Platys Gialos beaches, this intimate five-star hotel is all elegant Cycladic curves and whitewashed, airy rooms and suites …

  • Hôtel des Roches

    Southern Corsica

    This large hotel, just a few steps from the main square, may look a little drab as you approach, but the views from the balconies and terraces on its…

  • Porta di Marina

    Chios

    What were once the actual gates of the Genovese-built castle now contain two large and fully equipped apartments, complete with a washing machine and a…

  • Lismore Bunkhouse & Campsite

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This excellent purpose-built bunkhouse is situated on a working croft and is constructed along sustainable lines. It makes a wonderful walking base and…

  • Villa Klaić

    Dubrovnik

    Just off the main coastal highway, high above the old town, this outstanding guesthouse offers comfortable modern rooms and wonderful hospitality courtesy…

  • Camping Internazionale

    Le Marche

    Shaded in trees just a few minutes' (steep) walk above Sirolo's beaches, this coastal campground boasts a prime location, stunning sea views and excellent…

  • Hotel Bol

    Bol

    There's an olive theme running through this contemporary boutique hotel – and we're not just talking about the colour scheme: potted trees grace the…

  • Le Six

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    From the funky red-leather reception bar to rotating art exhibitions, glass-topped courtyard salon and ultracool spa, this four-star hotel defines…

  • Hotel Glaros

    Hora (Naxos)

    Edgy yet homey, simple yet plush, this well-run and immaculate 13-room hotel has a seaside feel in its boutique fit-out. Service is thoughtful, there’s an…

  • Pestana Vintage Porto

    Ribeira

    Right on the Douro and spread across a cluster of historic townhouses, this is one of Porto’s most sophisticated sleeps. Rooms maintain a fine balance…

  • Mozaik Hotel

    Ölüdeniz

    Perfect for families, this modern, beautifully designed complex has well-maintained, spotlessly clean rooms and apartments overlooking a huge pool area…

  • Refborg

    Billund

    An old kro (inn) in the town centre has been stylishly renovated into this classy midrange hotel, with popular on-site restaurant (dinner mains 185kr to…

  • SeeHotel Gotthard

    Lake Lucerne

    This friendly waterfront hotel has natty, modern and spotless rooms. The best have lake views and balconies, while others are attractively priced for…

  • Laugarvatn HI Hostel

    The Golden Circle

    This large, clean and friendly hostel is housed in a renovated two-storey building with plenty of kitchen space (great lake views while washing up or from…

  • Vintage House Hotel

    Pinhão

    Occupying a string of 19th-century buildings right on the palm-lined riverfront, this luxurious sleep has just been revamped by the team behind the…

  • Anemomiloi Andros

    Andros

    This popular complex of bright, spic-and-span studios, split between two buildings, sits at the southern end of town enjoying views over green fields from…

  • Tŷ Bryn

    Southeast Wales

    Perched on a hillside overlooking a gorgeous loop of the Wye in the village of Llandogo, this old stone house has friendly young owners and three…

  • Grand Hotel Mussmann

    Hanover

    The central, four-star Mussmann is one of Hanover’s old dames that has been revamped into a stylish, modern hotel with rooms named after famous city…

  • Arbaspàa

    Manarola

    A well-run locally operated tour agency that rents out apartments in Manarola and the other four Cinque Terre villages, as well as in La Spezia. Summer…

  • O Xardín de Julia

    Santiago de Compostela

    'Julia's Garden' is a delightful little 10-room option on the edge of the old town. Everything is bright and clean-lined, with great mattresses, plenty of…

  • Casa Musicale

    Corsica

    This old village house holds nine simple but quirky rooms, finished with painted frescos and enjoying fabulous valley views. It’s the restaurant that’s…

  • Hotel am Markt

    Baden-Baden

    Sitting pretty in front of the Stiftskirche, this hotel, which is almost three centuries old, has 23 homey, well-kept rooms. It’s quiet apart from your…

  • Residenza d’Epoca 1861

    Cilento Coast

    Occupying an 18th-century mansion on Santa Maria di Castellabate’s historic waterfront, this small, impeccably run guesthouse offers sea views from every…

  • Orka Boutique Hotel

    Fethiye

    With watery views from its pleasant ground-floor bar-restaurant, the Orka is all floor-to-ceiling windows and swish contemporary styling in cool pastels…

  • La Parenthèse

    Reims

    Tucked away in the backstreets of old Reims, this little B&B has got everything going for it. The rooms are tastefully done with wood floors and bursts of…

  • L'Arrajou

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    Sublime mountain views await at this charming guesthouse set in the tiny village of Bilhères. Expect a warm welcome from the kind-hearted hosts, sunny…

  • Ghermaniko

    Pelion Peninsula

    This former fisherman's cottage, burrowing into the hillside just above the seafront at the north end of the bay, was German-owned until 2001 – the name…

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