Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Hotel Cristina

    Sorrento

    Located high above Sant’Agnello, this hotel has superb views, particularly from the swimming pool. The spacious rooms have sea-view balconies and combine…

  • Hotel Casa Celestino

    Ischia

    Hugging the headland as you drop into cute Sant'Angelo, this chic little number is a soothing blend of creamy furnishings, whitewashed walls, contemporary…

  • Hotel Montelirio

    Ronda

    Hugging El Tajo gorge, the Montelirio has magical views. The converted palacio has been sensitively refurbished and rooms are sumptuous. The lounge has…

  • Maison des Couleurs

    Dodecanese

    Maison des Couleurs is a delightfully peaceful little hotel set in a nostalgic wine-coloured villa that holds five spacious, high-ceilinged, antique…

  • Nissaki

    Mykonos

    With its pool overlooking the bay, this is one of Mykonos' loveliest retreats. Whitewashed rooms are livened up with touches of contemporary art, floor-to…

  • Ca' della Scimmia

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    The My Venice Apartment crew rents units in six locations around Venice, but we particularly like this block for its back-lane location right at the…

  • Mathios Studios

    Dodecanese

    Located 2.5km south of Skala in sleepy Sapsila, Mathios has five studios and two apartments. All are equipped with kitchenettes. The style is rustic-chic…

  • Hagiati

    Macedonia

    This wonderfully tranquil guesthouse in the old quarter, within earshot of the gentle chatter of water, has a tasteful, traditional feel with wooden…

  • Hotel Hospes Amérigo

    Alicante

    Within an old Dominican convent, this commodious five-star choice harmoniously blends traditional and ultramodern. Enjoy the views from the small rooftop…

  • Hotel Los Bérchules

    Las Alpujarras

    This large family-run hotel makes an ideal base for walking tours of the area. It's well placed on the western entrance to the village and offers warm…

  • Mandalina Luxury Boutique Otel

    Kaş

    Jutting into the Med at the tip of the Çukurbağ Peninsula, this sleek temple of luxury has 12 stunning suites, all with uninterrupted sunset views and…

  • Conti di San Bonifacio

    Southern Tuscany

    Set on a wine estate 18km southeast of Massa Marittima, this boutique resort offers both room and suite accommodation (the suites overlooking the vineyard…

  • Nerva Boutique Hotel

    Ancient Rome

    This friendly hotel is tucked away behind the Imperial Forums. Its snug rooms display a contemporary look in shades of cream, grey and black, with padded…

  • Azienda Agrituristica Bergi

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Just south of Castelbuono on the winding SS286, this family-run agriturismo has a cluster of modern rooms – including several family-friendly quads –…

  • Camelot Hotel

    Rhodes Town

    Tucked down an alley just off the main drag, with inviting rooms that have terracotta floors, murals and marble-topped desks, this is a real find. The…

  • Sapho Manor House

    Cyprus

    This lovingly restored mansion dates back to 1912 and is located within confessional distance of the pretty village church. It offers several studios and…

  • Emelisse Hotel

    Kefallonia

    This luxury hotel is set in magnificent seclusion on a headland overlooking superb Emblissi Beach, 1.5km north of Fiskardo along the winding coastal road…

  • Avalon Boutique Hotel

    Rhodes Town

    Just off the Street of the Knights, this 700-year-old house holds six elegantly furnished suites that combine modern comfort with style. The courtyard…

  • Hotel La Vittoria

    Lake Garda

    This chic little three-star spot sits right on Garda's waterfront promenade. Spacious lake-view rooms are done out in delicate cream and gold, while free…

  • Urban Oasis

    Lecce

    Opened in 2018, Lecce's only hostel is a winner with options in a restored heritage townhouse including dorms for a maximum of six guests, and stylish…

  • Curium Palace

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    All snazzy chandeliers and white marble in the foyer, this long-standing hotel is one of Lemesos’ classiest choices. Expect spacious rooms fitted out in…

  • Hotel Byzantino

    Monemvasia

    This range of atmospheric rooms is a great way to experience the traditional kastro. Rooms occupy seven different buildings and come in varying shapes,…

  • Paxos Beach Hotel

    Ionian Islands

    Nestling into a tiny cove a pleasant 1.5km walk southeast along the waterfront from Gaïos, this family-run hotel has its own beach, plus a jetty, a…

  • Aristi Mountain Resort

    Zagorohoria

    Perched at the top of Aristi, this tasteful luxury lodge blends in with the hillside, with spacious, serene rooms (book 'superior' for a fireplace)…

  • Il Vicinato

    Matera

    Run by Luigi and Teresa, 'The Neighbourhood' is wonderfully located in Sasso Caveoso, in a building dating in parts to around 1600. Rooms are decorated in…

  • The Andreas

    Rhodes Town

    This former pasha's house holds just two suites, each with two bedrooms. Best is the Tower Suite where you wake in your traditional raised bed to a view…

  • Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra

    San Sebastián

    Queen Isabel II set the tone for the beachfront Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra (Hotel of London and England) in the early 20th century, and it still…

  • Argentina Residenza

    Centro Storico

    A classy boutique guesthouse, Argentina Residenza provides a stylish bolthole in the heart of the historic centre. Its six rooms cut a contemporary dash…

  • Parco Dolomiti Fisterre B&B

    Belluno

    This three-room B&B offers one of the warmest welcomes in the Dolomites, with extremely friendly and helpful owners, tasty breakfasts and a tranquil…

  • Hotel Palladio

    Vicenza

    The top choice in central Vicenza, this renovated Renaissance palazzo delivers crisp, contemporary rooms with beamed ceilings, polished wooden floors and…

  • Sofitel

    Around Athens

    Directly across from the airport terminal, the Athens Sofitel is tops for that early-morning flight. Rooms are comfortable and modern, the cafe and…

  • Quart Youth Hostel

    Valencia

    Handsome and contemporary, this hostel places itself firmly in the flashpacker class with facilities that include a gym, quality beds and an upbeat urban…

  • La Plumeria

    Cefalù

    Midway between the Duomo and the waterfront, with free parking a few minutes away, this small hotel offers four-star service in a prime location. Rooms…

  • Hotel Ünlüselek

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This sprawling hotel right on the beach is really a budget resort. Along with occasional live music at night, where there's also a playground and games…

  • Hotel Cardenal Ram

    Castellón Province

    Bang in the heart of old Morella, this noble Renaissance palace has been completely refurbished and offers a tantalising blend of historical feel and…

  • Home and Poetry Hotel

    Syntagma & Plaka

    A lovely neoclassical mansion has been converted to create this elegant and excellently located property. The 16 rooms – all with wooden floors and…

  • To Kastro

    Messinia

    Opposite the entrance road to the castle, these delightful studio apartments are run by Panagiotis, who likes his guests to feel like they are 'in a small…

  • Arhontiko Filippidi

    Pelion Peninsula

    This stately old mansion, a short walk down a cobbled footpath from the central square, glories in a broad terrace that commands wonderful views over the…

  • Hotel Hospes Palacio de Los Patos

    Granada

    Housed in a palatial 19th-century building, this is one of Granada's top hotels. Its sharply designed minimalist rooms, all in clean whites and pearl…

  • Aressana Spa Hotel & Suites

    Fira

    Rooms at this rock-star joint are simple and modern, with all the niceties that give it the edge of luxury. Perks include pool with waterfall and private…

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