Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Rimbombín

    Burgos

    This hostal has an upbeat, contemporary feel – its slick white furnishings and decor are matched with light-pine beams and modular furniture. Three rooms…

  • Armistis Hotel

    Western Anatolia

    With a brilliant location one block from the waterfront, the Armistis is a charming boutique collection of 16 rooms in a restored Ottoman heritage…

  • El Milano Real

    Castilla y León

    This is a gorgeous place to stay, with wonderful views, a peaceful setting and a fine restaurant (mains €12 to €18). Each room's decor reflects its name,…

  • Relais Le Clarisse

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Set around a pretty internal courtyard with a gnarled old olive tree, orange trees and a scattering of tables, this is a peaceful 18-room oasis in…

  • Palazzo Papaleo

    Otranto

    Located next to the cathedral, this sumptuous hotel, the first to earn the EU Eco-label in Puglia, has magnificent rooms with original frescoes,…

  • Hotel Alilass

    Sultanahmet

    One of Sultanahmet's few budget boutique hotels, the Alilass offers rooms decorated with evocative Ara Güler prints of Old İstanbul. Standard rooms are…

  • Albergo del Sole

    The Veneto

    Even for ridiculously charming Asolo, the Albergo del Sole is super-romantic. Overlooking the main square the 16th-century pink villa houses 23…

  • Els Jardins de la Martana

    Costa Brava

    A charming, family-run hotel in a 1910 mansion at the out-of-town end of Besalú's grand medieval bridge. The 11 rooms have tiled floors, high ceilings and…

  • Hotel Sant’Anselmo

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    A ravishing hideaway in the romantic Aventino district. Housed in an elegant villa, its individually decorated rooms are not the biggest but they are…

  • Hotel Palacio de Monjaraz

    Ávila

    Stunning rooms in a wonderfully converted 16th-century Ávila townhouse make this one of our favourite places in town. The rooms are large, have airy high…

  • One Shot Mercat 09

    Valencia

    Opened in 2017, this handsome hotel occupies a strategic corner in an area of quiet lanes near the market. With just 22 rooms, it's a personal, intimate…

  • Aire Hotel & Ancient Baths

    Almería

    Attached to the plush Hammam Aire de Almería, this elegant hideaway is perfectly situated on beautiful Plaza de la Constitución, just steps from some of…

  • Hotel Alicia

    Madrid

    One of the landmark properties of the designer Room Mate chain of hotels, Hotel Alicia overlooks Plaza de Santa Ana with beautiful, spacious rooms. The…

  • Ksouras

    Kefallonia

    Very pleasant rooms in a pick 'n' mix range of colours are on offer inside this bright-blue villa immediately above the owners’ beachfront taverna. It's a…

  • Vecchia Masseria

    Central Sicily

    It takes some getting to, but once you've found this agriturismo18km west of Caltagirone, you won't want to leave. With elegant, soothing rooms, a highly…

  • Hotel El Faro

    Northwestern Sardinia

    You’ll find this gorgeous, whitewashed enclave at the southern tip of Porto Conte. Facilities, which include two pools, a private jetty, spa and gym, are…

  • Alberg Taüll

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This is everything a hostel should be: stylish rooms for two to seven guests feature large beds with orthopaedic mattresses, the suite has a hot tub,…

  • Morpheas Pension

    Sifnos

    Named after the Greek god of dreams, this friendly family-run place does its best to ensure that yours will be pleasant ones. It's set back from the beach…

  • Stefanos Village Hotel

    Rethymno Province

    On the northern outskirts of the village, this sprawling hillside hotel has spotless and tastefully decorated rooms. Each features fireplace, kitchenette…

  • Pensión Balcones Azules

    Cartagena

    On a quiet central street overlooking the ruins of the forum, this modern option offers plenty of quality for the price. The superior rooms have bigger…

  • La Caracola

    Andalucía

    A great base for wildlife watchers, La Caracola sits among woodlands and offers bright, contemporary rooms, comfortable common areas (including a cosy…

  • Maple Farm Bed & Breakfast

    Malta

    Just on the outskirts of Rabat, and within walking distance of Mdina and the lovely wooded area of Buskett Gardens, this B&B is a fabulous choice, with a…

  • Caravan B&B

    Thessaloniki

    This beautiful hotel is a mix between a travellers' haven and a contemporary design store – with luxury never forgotten. Making use of reconditioned and…

  • Casa Fabbrini: Campo Marzio

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    There are only four B&B rooms on offer in this 16th-century townhouse secreted in a pedestrianised lane near the Spanish Steps, ensuring an intimate stay…

  • B&B Lidia Polla Trieste

    Trieste

    A very special B&B where you'll find exquisite parquetry floors, antique furniture and objects set against contemporary textiles and a simple sensibility…

  • Eleonora B&B

    Oristano

    This charming B&B scores on all counts: location – it's in a medieval palazzo on Oristano’s central piazza; decor – rooms are tastefully decorated with a…

  • Hotel Grotta

    Hora (Naxos)

    Located on high ground overlooking the kastro and main town, this excellent family-run hotel has immaculate rooms in soothing creams and baby blues, great…

  • Villa I Barronci

    Chianti

    Exemplary service, superb amenities and high comfort levels ensure this country hotel on the northwestern edge of San Casciano is one to remember. You can…

  • Doupiani House

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This delightful hotel, perched in peaceful splendour 200m up a side road at the northern end of the village, has the lot: comfortable and tasteful rooms…

  • Spirit of the Knights

    Rhodes Town

    With their thick rugs, dark woods, stained-glass windows and sense of tranquillity, the six opulent suites in this gorgeous boutique hotel ooze medieval…

  • House of Eleni

    Cyprus

    This traditional stone house has been tastefully renovated to retain its charming fireplaces, beams and rustic furniture. The real delight though is the…

  • Vamos Traditional Village

    Hania Province

    This village organisation rents out Vamos' many restored homes. The lovely stone cottages have kitchens, fireplaces and TVs and are decorated in…

  • Inhawi

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    One of Malta's newest hostels is also one of its best. Housed in a building that was formerly a Catholic school, Inhawi is surrounded by greenery on a…

  • El Molino de Felipe

    Murcia Province

    Excellent accommodation is available in Mula at El Molino de Felipe. This is a peaceful rural retreat set among citrus and olive groves in a still-working…

  • Hospedería La Gran Casa Mudéjar

    Segovia

    Spread over two buildings, this place has been magnificently renovated, blending genuine 15th-century Mudéjar carved wooden ceilings in some rooms with…

  • Aroma Suites

    Fira

    Overlooking the caldera at the quieter southern end of Fira, and more accessible than similar places, this boutique hotel has charming service and six…

  • Taksiyarhis Pansiyon

    Ayvalık

    This 200-year-old Greek house behind the cathedral is full of old Turkish textiles and objets d'art. Facilities include a communal kitchen and a vine…

  • Casa Ana

    Las Alpujarras

    A beautifully restored 400-year-old house in tiny Ferreirola, 4km southeast of Pitres, Casa Ana has just 10 rustic-chic rooms (handmade tiles, chestnut…

  • Hotel Aegli

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This sleek, well-managed century-old hotel, facing the ferry terminal across the seafront road, has been given a modern face. The rooms are austere but…

  • Central Palace Madrid

    Madrid

    Now here's something special. The views alone would be reason enough to come to this hotel and definitely worth paying extra for – rooms with balconies…

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