Brescia
A budget city centre hotel with splashes of elegance in its recently renovated rooms. Bank on bathroom slippers, browsable art books, and a ‘welcome home’…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Kalambaka
With its welcoming and superhelpful owners, this sharp, well-managed spot in the heart of Kalambaka is one of the best hostels we've come across. The four…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Here’s your chance to live like a wealthy dame or gent in the roaring '20s. Every centimetre of this grand old hotel, from the chic rooms to the gracious…
Sevilla Province
Discreetly sited in a revamped 18th-century townhouse, this delightfully sprawling hotel offers 13 colourful rooms and a picturesque, orange-hued patio…
Mdina
This 17th-century palazzo contains 17 soft-hued duplex suites filled with antiques and original artworks; some have fabulous vistas. With sweeping views,…
Hania
In the quieter Splantzia quarter, Ionas is housed in a historic building with contemporary interior design and friendly owners. The nine charming rooms…
Bodrum Peninsula
On the hillside road into town, Sandima 37's stylish suites boast lovely attention to detail and are set around a lush garden with sweeping views of the…
Salamanca
One of Salamanca's most charming boutique hotels, Microtel Placentinos is tucked away on a quiet street and has rooms with exposed stone walls and wooden…
Northeastern Sardinia
This thoughtfully restored grand 16th-century home in the tiny village of Nuchis, 5.5km east of Tempio Pausania, is owned by a former architect whose…
Hora (Naxos)
Hidden in the maze of tiny medieval streets, these are among the most atmospheric of Naxos' lodgings. In spite of the heavy wooden beams, these studio…
Val d'Orcia
A huge amount of thought has gone into the design and construction of this splendid hotel on a wine estate 8km southwest of Montalcino, near Tavernelle…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
A particularly charming B&B, this place on an upstairs floor of an attractive building near Rome's opera house offers five rooms, each named after a…
Getaria
Set among txakoli vineyards with views of Getaria's lighthouse and the sea beyond, this hideaway 4km west of Getaria has exquisite rooms and suites, most…
Chios
Two studios in a late-19th-century captain's house are furnished as a fancy boutique hotel, with comfy beds, couches and too many multicoloured pillows to…
Vernazza
These four rooms are some of Cinque Terre's nicest. Up in the cliff-side heights of the village, they are in a typical Ligurian house that's run by the…
The Amalfi Coast
Located just north of Atrani on the road up to Ravello, this spruce little B&B has a bougainvillea-wreathed terrace with heavenly views of the sea and…
Cefalù
Three flights of old stone steps lead up to this lovely upper-floor B&B in the heart of Cefalù's historic centre. Architect Rita Riolo offers four bright…
Sultanahmet
Cultural tomes are piled in reception and throughout the 24 rooms of this exemplary design hotel, which also has a comfortable lounge with open fire, and…
Val d'Orcia
Host Elisabetta goes out of her way to make guests feel at home in her cute four-room B&B. It can be hard to find – enter through the arch next to 81…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
In a converted townhouse that's on a quiet, residential Sliema backstreet, this is a fabulous, bright, fresh hostel, with a choice of male- or female-only…
Athens
An old metalwork factory provides the base and inspiration for this industrial-chic apartment hotel. Rooms, which all have mini-kitchens, sport thematic…
Lefkada
This guesthouse has it all: immaculate, tastefully furnished double rooms and simply furnished, great-value kitchenette apartments, all with sea views and…
Ios
Step into the foyer of this place and you may never want to leave. This contemporary, on-point place is an effortless blend of chic and comfort. The on…
Dénia
This modern designer hotel, set in a handsome four-square old building, overlooks the port with just 20 spotlit rooms, colourful bedspreads and art on the…
Pelion Peninsula
This neoclassical 19th-century gem stands in a leafy garden complete with a cherry tree. Behind its smart cream-and-blue trim, the cosy interior holds…
Selçuk
A very well managed hotel with delightful rooms in many different categories (some with hot tubs, and one even has a private sauna) set around a small…
Mykonos
Nothing screams relaxation more than the day beds projecting over the sea-gazing pool at this sophisticated retreat, 3km north of Hora. Rotary telephones…
Thessaloniki
Close to the White Tower, this boutique hotel has spacious, opulent rooms at a glorious seafront location. The suites have enormous soundproofed windows…
Turquoise Coast
Perfect for a peaceful holiday, the family owners here look after guests well and prepare delicious breakfasts. Dotted around a verdant garden, the rooms,…
Thasos
This beachfront gem is the best in town – understated, with cool jazz in the garden bar and friendly service throughout. The gracious owners, Eleni,…
Centro Storico
A sense of history pervades this ravishing hotel, housed in a 17th-century palazzo designed by Borromini and overlooking Piazza Navona. Rooms are bright…
Cáceres
This old-town conglomeration of 14th-century Gothic palaces has swish, modern interiors, with bedrooms and bathrooms filled with style and comfort…
Hania
This tranquil Venetian townhouse, renovated to impeccable standards, packs plenty of design cachet into its historic walls. The elegant rooms feature the…
Sultanahmet
A simple but elegant decor gives the Şebnem an edge over nearby budget hotels. Rooms have wooden floors, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds with good…
Meteora & Thessaly
This 10-room gem, a 300m walk up a very steep lane from the village church (follow the signs), stands face-to-face with the rocks. The rooms are nice,…
Lefkada
This attractive century-old building on the seafront square holds four large, tasteful rooms and a single suite, all with wooden floors, fine linen, cosy…
Black Sea Coast
This cosy little boutique hotel is on the cobbled street that leads steeply up the castle hill's western flank. Rooms are very comfortable for the price…
Fira
North of Fira on the path that runs to Firostefani, Anteliz offers an amazing pool, sun terrace and, oh, those views. Relax in the open-air hot tub and…
Southwestern Sardinia
A warm welcome awaits at this cracking B&B. Situated in a quiet side street near the historic centre, it has two cheery and immaculately kept rooms in the…
Northeastern Aegean Islands
This elegant and welcoming small hotel on the harbour’s northern edge comprises Fourni’s most sophisticated lodgings. From the patio restaurant, set under…
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