Ravello
Practically next to the Villa Rufolo and enjoying the same glamorous view, Villa Casale consists of a handful of elegant suites and apartments arranged…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Madrid
Occupying an 18th-century palace and renovated in a style faithful to the era, this elegant hotel is a terrific choice right in the heart of Huertas. It’s…
Western Sicily
This stylish resort right at the water's edge has only five rooms, all converted from an old fisherman's house, with lovely views of the sea and the…
Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
This luxurious hotel has an excellent position near Aya Sofya and the Blue Mosque, with views of both and of the Bosphorus from its rooftop bar…
Genoa
A lovely small hotel where smart modern furniture and slick bathrooms make the most of an ancient palazzo's original architecture and its knockout lofty…
Valle d’Itria
For pure luxury, stay at this super chic yet countrified masseria. There's a glorious spa set in a cave, access to two exclusive beach clubs, and a…
İzmir
Modern and spacious rooms blend business and boutique style at this recent opening a short walk from the city's waterfront. Breakfast is worth lingering…
Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa
Macedonia
On Plaka Litohorou's seafront, this minimalist masterpiece consists of 49 rooms and suites overlooking either Mt Olympus or the sea, some with spas or…
Centro Storico
This classy hideaway offers six suites in a 15th-century palazzo that once belonged to Pope Sixtus V. Traces of the original building have been kept…
Rhodes Town
This stunning design hotel, owned by a Greek photographer whose equipment is on show throughout, looks out on ancient ruins. It holds eight very different…
Thrace & Marmara
Cascading down a hillside in Eski Bademli, this hotel's boutique charm includes colourful if slightly rustic rooms, and a characterful ambience courtesy…
Lake Maggiore
High above the lake in the mountain village of Vararo, this peaceful mountain inn makes an ideal base for walks in the region. It has a bohemian vibe with…
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Right in the heart of Cortina, this friendly, vintage 1920s Alpine hotel offers simple but well-maintained rooms. Facilities include a ski room with a…
Málaga
The renaissance of the Soho neighbourhood is reflected vividly in hotels like this one, which has added slick new rooms to a handsome 19th-century…
Agios Nikolaos
Privacy, luxury and tranquillity are taken very seriously in this sprawling resort in a superb waterfront location just north of town. Gardens dotted with…
The Mani
Tucked away en route from Pyrgos Dirou to the Diros Caves, this handsome tower has just five unique, characterful and arty rooms. Vaulted ceilings, an…
Venice
Occupying a floor of an 18th-century palazzo alongside the Accademia bridge, this classic hotel is decked out with floral silk wallpaper and imposing…
Lungarno Collection: Portrait Roma
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
As exclusive as Roman accommodation comes, this residence boasts exquisite suites in a townhouse near the Spanish Steps. Interiors evoke the 1950s style…
Lecce
This friendly and well-run B&B located in the 16th-century Palazzo Astore features big rooms, double-glazed windows and a classy heritage makeover with…
Milan
Part of the Dorchester group, this unrepentantly ostentatious five-star attracts a who's who of movers and shakers and an international celebrity…
Pelion Peninsula
Sprawling down the hillside to the cove, this lovely little hotel offers bright, well-furnished rooms with exposed-stone walls, filled with quirky…
Venice
This stunning palazzo offers three extravagant suites with eye-popping views of the Scuola Grande di San Marco. Despite dating to the 13th-century, the…
Rethymno Province
Run by the chatty and charming Aristea, this small inn offers sweeping valley views from balconies attached to five fairly basic but spotless and…
Veneto Dolomites
The Rifugio Averau, a rough-hewn cabin tucked dramatically under the rocky spears of the Averau peak, has a hostel-style dormitory where guests can spend…
Dodecanese
Run by friendly Eva, Nefeli has lovely sugar-white apartments with vividly coloured lavender and pink trim. These are beautifully finished spaces with…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Live the dream in this garden villa, the 1920s home of Alma Mahler, the composer's widow. Hidden behind a lush walled garden, its six high-ceilinged guest…
The Veneto
This pretty B&B is housed in an old stone structure once used for drying tobacco leaves. Now it’s been transformed to provide chic accommodation in…
Around Athens
About 1km south of Shinias Beach, this is the most pleasant campground in Attica, with sites nestled among shrubs and trees. Long-stay residents maintain…
Venice
Even the nearby Bridge of Sighs can’t dampen the high spirits of the sunny Ca’ dei Dogi, with guest-room windows sneaking peeks into the convent cloisters…
Istanbul
To experience local life in the Golden Horn's most atmospheric neighbourhood, book a room in one of these traditional wooden houses near the Fener ferry…
Selçuk
Very welcoming Turkish/Australian-Chinese operation with a lovely stone courtyard for socialising with other travellers, and a popular bar-restaurant. The…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Close to the train and bus stations, this hotel is nevertheless a quiet haven. It offers just 15 rooms and suites, tastefully furnished with velvets,…
Castilla y León
Despite its modern red-brick exterior, the rooms here are charming, with warm terracotta-tiled floors, dark-wood furniture and large terraces. Request…
Capri
The top choice in Marina Grande and one of the best hotels in Capri, this 130-year-old classic has benefited from regular upgrades. Acres of gleaming…
Eastern Mediterranean
The twee decor at the `Pearl’ – Louis XIV meets 19th-century Turkish konak wrapped in crepe-de-chine – may not be to everyone's taste (except, maybe, a…
Palma de Mallorca
The 12 rooms in this 16th-century mansion – each named for a famous composer – are arranged around a cool central pati and furnished with antiques,…
Selçuk
A fine historic hotel, the 'Castle Caravanserai' has a really classy ambience thanks to the antiques, fireplace, black-and-white photos, books to browse…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Hotels would have you believe Venetians live a twee existence in fussy brocade-upholstered pink salons, but this B&B in a traditional family home treats…
Mallorca
A finca (country estate) despite its position in the town proper (it's been a farming manor and wine cellar since the 18th century), this tastefully…
Mallorca
The well-credentialed people behind Finca Es Castell, one of Majorca's best rural hotels, have worked similar magic on this classy finca, which sits in 25…
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