Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Hotel La Corricella

    Procida

    It’s hard to miss the peach-and-yellow candy-cane colour scheme of this place, which bookends Marina Corricella. Low-fuss rooms with fan and TV feature…

  • La Falconeria

    Valletta

    One of Valletta's newest boutique hotels also has a superb location. Sights and transport hubs are just a short walk away, and La Falconeria's 43 rooms…

  • B&B La Tela di Penelope

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Attached to a traditional weaving studio, this three-room B&B is perfectly placed in the heart of picturesque San Marco d'Alunzio. Rooms (two with private…

  • Parador de Ronda

    Ronda

    Acres of shining marble and deep-cushioned furniture give this modern parador a certain appeal, but really it's all about the views. The terrace is a…

  • Parador de Carmona

    Sevilla Province

    With jaw-dropping views of the surrounding valley, Carmona’s luxurious parador (top-end state-owned hotel) occupies the 13th-century Alcázar del Rey Don…

  • Rifugio Scoiattoli

    Veneto Dolomites

    In 1969 Alpine guide Lorenzo Lorenzi built this rifugio, and it is still managed by his family today. Accessible by foot from the Cinque Torri chairlift,…

  • B&B Benebenniu

    Alghero

    A home away from home, this laid-back B&B exudes warmth and familiarity. It's wonderfully located on a lively centro storico piazza and has three…

  • Berggasthof Haüsler

    The Dolomites

    Carsickness-prone passengers may not appreciate the long, tortuous ride up the mountainside to this family-run guesthouse, 13km southwest of Brunico – but…

  • Ad Hoc Monumental

    Valencia

    Friendly Ad Hoc offers comfort and charm deep within the old quarter and also runs a splendid small restaurant. The late-19th-century building has been…

  • Locanda delle Donne Monache

    Basilicata

    Overlooking the borgo (medieval hamlet), this exclusive hotel is in a converted 18th-century convent with a suitably lofty setting. It's a hotchpotch of…

  • Casa del Marqués

    Santillana del Mar

    Feel like the lord or lady of the manor in this 15th-century mansion, once home to the Marqués de Santillana. Timber beams, thick stone walls and cool…

  • Terrazze di Montelusa

    Agrigento

    Occupying a beautifully preserved palazzo (mansion) that's been in the same family since the 1820s, this charming B&B is filled with antique photos,…

  • B&B Antica Maison

    Le Marche

    If you fancy overnighting in Loreto, this sweet B&B, housed in an 18th-century townhouse and overseen by the friendly Fausta, brims with charming features…

  • Aristotelio

    Troödos Mountains

    Opened as a boutique hotel in 2017, this historic three-storey stone building with handsome wooden balconies is situated in the lower part of the village…

  • Karavostassi Apartments

    Agios Nikolaos

    Fall asleep to the sound of the waves in this trio of stylish-rustic bi-level apartments in a secluded stone house that feels much like your rich aunt's…

  • Fendi Private Suites

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Comfortably at home on the 3rd floor of Palazzo Fendi (the Roman fashion house's flagship store is below), this exclusive boutique hotel is pure class…

  • Almijara Residence

    Málaga Province

    Owners Paul and Maurice pull out all the stops to make guests comfortable at this cosy B&B with dramatic views over Cómpeta's central square. Perks…

  • Maso Fior di Bosco

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Lovingly overseen by two generations of the Casna family, this beautifully restored maso (traditional farmstead) on a bucolic hillside makes a perfect…

  • Plaza Hotel

    Sorrento

    A contemporary design hotel, the Plaza is far more exciting than its name suggests, with bright decor that pitches dazzling white walls against earthy…

  • Villa Levante

    İzmir

    Located in leafy Bornova, 9km outside the city centre, this is İzmir's only boutique hotel. An 1831 Levantine villa that has been tastefully renovated, it…

  • Cunda Inn

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    Built and opened in 2019, the Cunda Inn channels a heritage village vibe amid the rustic but stylish decor of its spacious rooms. Breakfast includes fresh…

  • Ekies All Senses Resort

    Macedonia

    This sumptuous resort is a fantasy of sculpted grounds, spa amenities, and top-notch restaurants and bars, all just steps from a private beach. Themed…

  • LuxAttico

    Lecce

    Hosted by the friendly Luisa, LuxAttico has stylish rooms in a quiet residential area a short walk from Lecce's historic centre. Breakfast includes Lecce…

  • Hotel Likoria

    Central Greece

    The plush Likoria has the feel of a country inn. Its traditional rooms have carpets, huge soft beds and French windows opening to large balconies. The…

  • Guest House

    Alicante

    Here’s a magnificent budget choice. Each of the eight large, tastefully decorated rooms differs: some have exposed stone walls and others are painted in…

  • Hotel Vía de la Plata

    Castilla y León

    This spa hotel occupies a handsome former monastery just off Plaza de España. Guests receive a considerable discount for the spa treatments, which include…

  • Hotel Palau Sa Font

    Palma de Mallorca

    Down a quiet side street, this former 16th-century palace has 19 rooms decorated in minimalist style, retaining the charm of the original. Wrought-iron…

  • Hotel Nou Romá

    Dénia

    Perfectly located for excursions to the Calle Loreto eating strip, this hotel is on a quietish backstreet but very central. Staff are really excellent,…

  • Hotel del Pastor

    Castellón Province

    This central hotel is an excellent deal, with delightful service and pleasingly old-fashioned rooms – some with vistas – spread over four floors (there’s…

  • Marousa's

    Serifos

    Up above Ramos Beach, this inviting complex offers 11 simple but well-equipped one- and two-bedroom apartments. The handsome couple who run it put on a…

  • Finca Hotel Albellons Parc Natural

    Mallorca

    Views of the Tramuntana and a pool rimmed by olive trees come standard at this lovely farmhouse escape in the hills 1km north of Binibona. The 12 rooms …

  • Locanda San Francesco

    Montepulciano

    The only downside to this four-room luxury B&B is that once you check in, you might never want to leave. The feel is elegant but also homey: refined…

  • Refugi de Coma de Vaca

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Located in a spectacular valley (elevation 2000m) with grazing cows and a trickling stream nearby, this mountain refuge makes a memorable base for hikes…

  • Genova 46

    Genoa

    On the top floor of an elegant 1891 mansion, Genova 46 has five spacious rooms and suites, all set with original details (like stucco ceilings) and…

  • Casa los Tres Cielos

    Castilla-La Mancha

    On a winding lane in the village, this nine-room guesthouse makes a great base for taking in the windmill-studded scenery of the rolling countryside…

  • Ca' Maria Adele

    Venice

    If your vision of Venice includes a palace full of crushed velvet, gold wallpaper, mad Murano chandeliers and marbled bathrooms, then this decadent…

  • Ateş Pension

    Kaş

    Offering four-bed dorms and private rooms in two buildings, 'Hot Pension' is a cut above Kaş' other pensions, with snug duvets and modern bathrooms…

  • Hotel Aeolos

    Pelion Peninsula

    Centring on an elegant white-painted edifice on the beachfront road in the middle of town, this hotel offers split-level studios and apartments in half a…

  • Locanda di Orta

    Orta San Giulio

    When old and new combine it can be a beautiful amalgamation. White leather and bold pink are juxtaposed with medieval grey stone walls in this tasteful…

  • Hotel Las Leyendas

    Ávila

    Occupying the house of 16th-century Ávila nobility, this intimate hotel overflows with period touches wedded to modern amenities. Some rooms have views…

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