Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Masseria Trapana

    Lecce

    Surrounded by citrus groves, Masseria Trapana's modern reinvention of a 16th-century farmhouse is 12km north of Lecce. Ten suites combine with shared…

  • Albergo Il Castello

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Tucked into a back street above Petralia Sottana's Duomo, this family-run inn has immaculate rooms and three-star amenities. Its restaurant specialises in…

  • Casa Rural El Recuerdo

    Extremadura

    Birdwatchers won't want to miss this lovely six-room casa rural just 12km southeast of Trujillo. It's run by expert birdwatchers, Martin and Claudia, who…

  • El Jardín del Convento

    Extremadura

    Bordering the Jewish quarter, this is one of Extremadura's most fabulous hotels. The gorgeous garden – all roses, vegetables and tranquil seating – makes…

  • Minu Hotel

    Fethiye

    All white-on-white minimalism in the rooms and friendly, highly efficient service, the Minu is a fantastic central Fethiye find. Breakfast is a feast and…

  • Faros Hotel Bodrum

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Seriously stylish and fine value considering the location, all low-rise accommodation at this contemporary hotel is grouped around a pool and Bali-style…

  • Hotel Convento Aracena

    Andalucía

    Glossy, modern rooms contrast with flourishes of original Andalucian baroque architecture at this thoughtfully converted 17th-century convent, Aracena…

  • Locanda Fiorita

    Venice

    Few budget digs can match this smart 10-room hotel with flower-draped terraces and dreamy views of Chiesa di Santo Stefano from its rooms. Petite bedrooms…

  • Diana Brown

    Lipari

    Now run by the daughter and son-in-law of longtime Lipari innkeeper Diana Brown, this delightful warren of rooms tucked down a narrow alley sports…

  • Aldebran Pension

    Thasos

    Well-informed and attentive owners Elke and Yiannis make Aldebran the best value in southern Thasos. Along with a leafy courtyard and table tennis, it…

  • Home Hotels

    Central Sicily

    An example of the albergo diffuso concept growing in popularity throughout southern Italy, Home Hotels has 11 different accommodation options throughout…

  • Palau dels Alemanys

    Girona

    A stay at this intimate historical beauty of an old-town hotel revolves around four exquisite 'suites' (mini-apartments with kitchenettes), under the…

  • Atzaró

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Combining Japanese Zen with tribal Africa and farmhouse Ibiza, Atzaró is the ultimate in rural-Ibiza luxury. Some rooms have private terraces, fireplaces…

  • Argentina Residenza Style Hotel

    Centro Storico

    A prime central location, stellar service and sleek contemporary design await at this elegant boutique hotel. Housed in a former monastery, its 12…

  • Pensione Palazzo Ravizza

    Siena

    Occupying a Renaissance-era palazzo located in a quiet but convenient corner of Siena, the Ravizza offers rooms perfectly melding traditional decor and…

  • B&B Domus de Janas

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    Daria and Simone are your affable hosts at this sumptuous six-room B&B smack in the centre of town (as photos on the wall attest, the rambling home has…

  • Casa El Siroco

    Southern Gran Canaria

    With just the sound of pigeons cooing in the morning, this ultra-charming B&B in an 18th-century former schoolhouse has been creatively transformed by the…

  • 19 Rooms

    Valletta

    Housed in a beautiful 300-year-old townhouse, 19 Rooms offers a more modern and designer ambience compared to other Valletta accommodation. Period details…

  • Ca' delle Erbe

    Mantua

    In this gorgeous 16th-century townhouse historic features have undergone a minimalist remodelling: exposed creamy stone walls surround pared-down…

  • Albergo La Rua

    Abruzzo

    Hikers should head straight for this charming little hotel in Pescocostanzo's historic centre. The look is country cosy, with low, wood-beamed ceilings,…

  • Hotel Palacio Marqués de la Gomera

    Sevilla Province

    Live like nobility at this palatial four-star hotel, elegantly housed in one of Osuna’s finest baroque mansions. Tiled floors and sandstone arches remain…

  • Hotel Soho Boutique Casa Don Fernando

    Cáceres

    Cáceres' smartest midrange choice sits on Plaza Mayor right opposite the Arco de la Estrella. Boutique-style rooms, spread over four floors, are…

  • Hotel Villa Belvedere

    Taormina

    Built in 1902, the distinguished, supremely comfortable Villa Belvedere was one of Taormina's original grand hotels. Well positioned with fabulous views,…

  • Dimora dei Giganti

    Naples

    Run by a warm and personable team, this urbane B&B offers four colour-coordinated bedrooms with specially commissioned sculptural lamps, ethnic-inspired…

  • Le 33

    The Veneto

    This home-away-from-home offers three rooms with river views in a historic palazzo. Rooms are furnished with great care: vintage finds, mid-century modern…

  • B&B Sotto Le Stelle

    Mediterranean Coast

    Owned by the same family that runs Caltabellotta's renowned M.A.T.E.S. restaurant, this B&B is charmingly set in a historic palazzo (mansion) with pretty…

  • Es Petit Hotel de Valldemossa

    Valldemossa

    Admiring Valldemossa from your veranda rocking chair at this family home turned boutique hotel can transport you to seventh heaven. Five of its eight…

  • Valletta Vintage

    Valletta

    VV's three lovely rooms were all designed by renowned local architect Chris Briffa, with beautiful use of colour, poured-concrete walls, design-classic…

  • Amanites

    Peloponnese

    This lovely place, a converted historic home, has eight elegant rooms with drapes and tasteful fabrics. All of them face the fabulous outlook over the…

  • Sommos Hotel Aneto

    Aragón

    Streamlined, modern Aneto is a cut above your average ski lodge with a wide selection of big, bright rooms in wood-dominated decor, from the snazzy to the…

  • Can Xuxu

    South Ibiza

    Owner Alex and his staff really make this luxe rural hotel, doting on guests, preparing homemade food and keeping things creatively stylish. It's set in a…

  • Hotel Casa Villa

    Thrace & Marmara

    Casa Villa maximises its hilltop location above Eceabat with excellent views from elegantly decorated rooms; plenty of outdoor furniture makes it easy to…

  • Ai Bastioni

    Treviso

    This hybrid hair salon, beauty spa and contemporary hotel is delightfully unconventional and super-smart. Rooms have every imaginable mod con: Netflix…

  • Il Palazzo

    Abruzzo

    Who wouldn't want to stay at a B&B called 'The Palace'? This elegant and gently welcoming place occupies the 2nd floor of Casa Parente, an 18th-century…

  • Hotel Sa Pischedda

    Bosa

    The apricot facade of this restored 1890s hotel greets you just south of the Ponte Vecchio. Several rooms retain original frescoed ceilings, some are…

  • Relais Villa Miraglia

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Surrounded by beech forest, this newly restored hunting lodge smack in the heart of the Nebrodi is the perfect base for hiking, mountain biking or…

  • Residenza Sveva

    Termoli

    This historic albergo diffuso (dispersed hotel) has its reception on Piazza Duomo, near the cathedral, but the 21 rooms are squeezed into several palazzi…

  • Hotel Carabeo

    Nerja

    Full of stylish antiques and wonderful paintings, this small, family-run seafront hotel is set above manicured terraced gardens. There’s a pool on a…

  • Akay Pension

    Turquoise Coast

    It's the hard-working, hospitable owners Kazim and Aysȩ, who really make this fine place, which has a comfy Ottoman-style lounge and well-maintained,…

  • Corte di Gabriela

    Venice

    Corte di Gabriela is a 19th-century palazzo, but there’s nothing traditional about its 11 rooms, which inventively play with the palace's historic…

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