Assisi
This artistic hideaway, ideally located about 200m from the Basilica di San Francesco and five minutes' walk from the Parcheggio Piazza Giovanni Paolo II,…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Southwestern Sardinia
Housed in an aristocratic 19th-century townhouse, this characterful B&B offers homey accommodation in the heart of the centro storico. Its three double…
Turquoise Coast
This welcoming place has 16 comfortable rooms with balconies overlooking a delightful walled garden and poolside bar. Atilla and Jeanne, the Turkish and…
Dodecanese
Eleni has 35 studios and rooms, some with balconies, all with sea views. Expect comfy, spotlessly fresh interiors surrounded by a garden abloom with…
Andalucía
This idyllic hotel occupies a grand casa señorial (manor house) overlooking the marshes at the eastern end of town. Rooms have character: rustic tiled…
Madrid
You'd be hard-pressed to find better value anywhere in Europe than here in this overhauled hotel. Rooms have a fresh, contemporary look with white wood…
Saronic Gulf Islands
A complex of simple Cycladic-style cubes steps gently down to the sea, a short way east of Skala’s quay. Full of light and colour, with built-in couches…
Southern Malta
On the southern side of Marsaskala's harbour, the excellent Akwador has colourful rooms that are a fine alternative to the town's usual option of rental…
Dalyan
Turkish-British owners and musicians Becky and Emrah have created a fine place to relax and perhaps socialise with others while enjoying an evening of…
Venice
A complimentary glass of prosecco at check-in and a daily happy hour in the walled garden will give you an idea of the welcoming and friendly service you…
Syntagma & Plaka
Almost all the 21 rooms at this family-run hotel have balconies overlooking a church or the Acropolis. The rooms are basic and range from small to snug; a…
Matera
This cave boutique looks unremarkable from its street-side perch on the edge of the Sasso Caveoso, but you'll feel your jaw start to drop as you enter its…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Come here for designer fabulousness at an outlet price. Jewel-toned colour schemes and (naturally) Murano glass chandeliers illuminate high-ceilinged,…
Messinia
This charming little gem speaks for itself – modern, spacious apartments across from the beach, with a perfumed garden of roses (over 300 varieties) and…
Golfo di Orosei
Spread across three lovingly restored buildings in the medieval centre of Orosei, Albergo Diffuso Mannois is very special. Each of the light-filled,…
San Polo & Santa Croce
The 24 sumptuous rooms are split between a Grand Canal palazzo and a humbler building a few doors down, but both swirl with old Venetian glamour. There…
Castilla-La Mancha
Parador de Alarcón is one of the grand castle paradores (luxurious state-owned hotels) found throughout the country, so you might as well go the whole hog…
Paros
Naoussa’s most stylish hotel, where stone, wood and wicker combine to great effect and white is the unifying theme. The place is discreetly luxurious (eg…
Salamanca
A palatial hotel with part of the city's Roman wall flanking the garden. Rooms are decorated in soothing café-con-leche shades with crisp white linens and…
Rethymno
Run by local artist Frosso Bora and located above her pottery studio, these four spotless, ambience-laden rooms with exposed stone walls, small flat…
San Polo & Santa Croce
The three atmospheric guest rooms at the bottom of this tower-like house have wooden beams and antique furniture, and each has its own theme: maritime,…
Tinos
This cleverly designed complex lies in a village 6km northeast of Hora, and gives you a taste of traditional island life. The seven houses incorporate…
Murcia
A total renovation has left this old city-centre hotel unrecognisable. It now offers unbeatable value for its spacious, stylish, commodious rooms, which…
Aínsa
Tucked under an arcade on Aínsa’s ancient main square and exhibiting a style best described as historical-boutique, the Siete Reyes offers six rooms fit…
Sirmione
The location is superb: set right beside the shore, Grifone's many bedrooms directly overlook the lake and Sirmione's castle, meaning you get five-star…
Salamanca
This is a very Salamanca address, infused as it is with elegance and impeccable service. The look is brighter than you might imagine with the use of…
Antalya
Just outside Kaleiçi, a few steps from Hadrian's Gate, this sleek address is perfect for families or those in search of space and style. All units (some…
ApartoSuites Jardines de Sabatini
Madrid
Modern, spacious studios and suites are only half the story at this terrific property just down the hill from Plaza de España. Definitely pay extra for a…
Rimini
One of Rimini's only five-star hotels and as much a monument as a place to stay. Despite a 1920 fire and serious damage incurred during WWII, it has…
Gozo
Perched on a Qala hilltop, this large house is built in traditional style with lots of space and fantastic views across the sea to Comino. There are four…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Finding 16th-century Villa Lina in the grounds of the Nason Moretti glassworks is like chancing upon a wonderful secret. The home of Carlo Nason and his…
Palma de Mallorca
This boutique hotel, with its 32 stylish designer rooms gathered discreetly around a quiet inner courtyard, is a real bargain. Good-quality mattresses and…
Ikaria
Less than 100m from Faros Beach, friendly Greek-Australian Evon Plakidas rents high-quality suites, some with spiral stairs, all with kitchenettes. The…
Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro
León
Now here's something special. Arrayed around a medieval courtyard and an annex to the Real Colegiata de San Isidoro, this gorgeous place has contemporary…
Kythira
Striking white-cube apartments, perched high above the Hora–Kapsali road, with Olympian views of the sea and across to Hora's kastro. Immaculate,…
Aragón
The modern, clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, efficient staff are reason enough to stay here, but pushing the boat out further are fantastic buffet…
Southern Malta
Carmel Azzopardi and his son Andrew run this smart, modern B&B. It's set back from the harbour, with large rooms decorated with touches of blue, some with…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
This Turkish-German-owned hilltop hotel has lovely grounds overlooking the sea, a large swimming pool and offers a choice of stylishly furnished and very…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Three purpose-built bungalows built in traditional fashion, with thick stone walls keeping the heat from their white interiors. Inside are hamam-style…
Southern Mallorca
A delightful rustic guesthouse near Ses Covetes, Can Canals has 19 well-appointed rooms, most in a lovely, renovated farmhouse that drips with rural…
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