Ioannina
This restored mansion adjacent to the citadel is immaculately decorated in antique style that's still light and airy. The seven rooms, set around a little…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Bodrum Town
Just a stone's throw from the shore on the eastern side of town, this cute little hip-ish hotel has a dash of style, good cleanliness standards and…
Mérida
This fabulous place has a relaxed feel enhanced by cosy, contemporary rooms drenched in fresh whites and creams. Top-floor 'superior doubles', with soft…
Cyclades
Spotless, spacious and well-equipped with little kitchenettes, these three individually designed studio apartments with bold splashes of colour are a…
Trabzon
Despite ultra-budget prices, Anil has many features of a good, midrange hotel. Most of the fresh little guest rooms have views across the port, and the…
Paros
Secluded enough to be away from Naoussa's bustle yet only a stroll away, the aptly named Sea House sits right on the water. Rooms are decked out in…
Small Cyclades
Decked out in blues and whites, these whitewashed, round-edged Cycladic cubes sit uphill from the port and come with small kitchenettes and snug little…
Turquoise Coast
Turkish-Dutch–owned pension right on the harbour, with eight small, simple and tidy rooms, including four with full sea views and cute attic rooms. All…
Bodrum Peninsula
A small family-run place a short stroll from the shore with welcoming hosts and 28 comfortable, spotless rooms set around a pool. Breakfast, featuring…
Antiparos
Near the Kastro, an Athenian couple run a clutch of spotless, spacious rooms and studios. Their knowledge of the island and its history is superb (Flora…
Bodrum Peninsula
A modern, recently-built hotel with clean, inviting though small rooms that have a pleasing contemporary feel. There's room service and staff are helpful…
Lesvos
You can almost plunge into the deep blue sea from your private balcony at this lovely guesthouse perched above the narrow beach at the eastern edge of…
Lesvos
On the road to Sikamenea and a short walk from the Old Town, these large motel-styled rooms surrounding an expansive shady courtyard are owned by the…
Castilla y León
Beautifully rustic and tastefully rough-hewn rooms with soothing pale colour schemes and attractive artworks make this friendly place an excellent…
Emilia-Romagna
Picturesquely set at the foot of the dramatic Pietra di Bismantova, this simple but cosy lodge offers rooms housing up to six people, along with hearty…
Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Florence
Formerly a 19th-century palazzo, this five-star property’s contemporary elements don’t overshadow its classical, historic architecture. The lobby is grand,…
Venice
This beautiful five-star property on Venice’s Grand Canal is further from some of the city’s more heavily touristed areas, but it’s steps from some of its most…
Sina Bernini Bristol, Autograph Collection
Rome
Conveniently located on the Piazza Barberini, a short walk from the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, the Bernini Bristol’s contemporary interior was fully…
Oltrarno
This extraordinary old palazzo is utterly divine. Its 12 suites, which occupy four floors with the family's private residence wedged in between, are vast…
Milan
Rising from the ruins of the historic Palazzo Kramer, which was destroyed during WWII, Palazzo Parigi is now one of Milan’s most opulent hotels with 98…
Syntagma & Plaka
This classically elegant place is for the romantics: have breakfast under the Acropolis on your balcony (in higher-end rooms) and dinner in the chic…
Syntagma & Plaka
Brazilian designers the Campana brothers melded their signature scraps-to-art style with Greek-folk touches and old Athens photos, creating a hip space…
Centro Storico
This five-star luxury hotel on graceful Via Giulia was a 17th-century convent in a former life. Marble inscriptions dating back to the 1500s juxtapose…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Glamorous yet discreet, this 16th-century Grand Canal palazzo has hidden gardens front and rear, and its own Michelin-starred restaurant. The 18 rooms and…
Venice
Overlooking the Giudecca Canal at the front and the impossibly picturesque Ognissanti canal at the rear, this large hotel offers a large variety of swish…
Naples
Neapolitan Trips is a unique beast, with a clean, next-gen hostel on one floor, and both B&B and hotel rooms on another. The hostel is the standout,…
Andalucía
Well-travelled Dutch owners Peter Jan and Monica rent out these six cottages on Alájar's western outskirts, ideal for families or anybody wanting a self…
Orvieto
A highly respected winery set in green hills 6km from Orvieto, Locanda Palazzone makes for an idyllic countryside getaway. Its suites and four-person…
Volterra
In this tranquil model of slow tourism you dip straight into a rural idyll. An alluring spring-fed swimming pool is located next to an enviable veggie…
Perugia
Buried in Perugia's medieval centre is this charming B&B, where Luigi and Monica make you welcome in one of three suites, each with its independent…
The Mani
This impressive stone tower, 4km west of the turn-off to Porto Kagio, is a true retreat: there's nothing for miles around, except for breathtaking…
Milan
Just as the adjacent Botanical Gardens were used to develop medicines, the first Bulgari hotel serves up a rejuvenating tonic, with its cool, calming…
Eastern Mediterranean
This long-awaited addition to Tarsus' meagre accommodation options is a stunning boutique hotel converted from a traditional 250-year-old Tarsus house in…
Madrid
An old Madrid classic, this former palace of the Duque de Lerma opened as a hotel in 1911 and was Spain’s second luxury hotel. Ever since it has looked…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
An elegant outpost of the famous London members' club, with luxuriously appointed rooms, an exclusive bar peopled with celebs, yoga classes, a 24-hour gym…
Cyprus
The first president of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III, came from a humble background: this was the house of his father during his later life (he was a…
Salerno & the Cilento
Surrounded by olive trees and vines with distant pine-covered mountains, this superb agriturismo is run by an American-Italian family. Enjoy views of…
Bologna
On the suburb side of the ring road 1km north of the train station, this massive hostel is a world unto itself, evoking an upscale American university…
Selçuk
A mecca for travellers, this well-run and fun place to stay is named after its affable Turkish-Australian owner and is justifiably popular. Guests get the…
Udine
Artist Antonella Arlotti has created Udine's ultimate place to stay. Six elegantly designed suites are packed with various extras, from full kitchens in…
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