Lipari
Family-run for nearly 40 years, and perfectly placed in the pedestrian zone near picturesque Marina Corta, Enzo and Cettina's down-to-earth guesthouse…
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Bari
This lovely B&B in Bari's new town is within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and Bari Vecchia (the old town). The two rooms are warm and…
Nafplio
Intimate and comfortable, the five rooms in Aetoma, a classic mansion, have dark, heavy and stylish furnishings, and hospitable owners who go out of their…
Kaş
Hip hotel with 20 sleek contemporary rooms, including 13 with sea view and five with small private pool. We love the broken-glass effect, cage lampshades…
Reggio Calabria
A little gem in Reggio's heart, this 19th-century palazzo has three floors of spacious rooms gracefully furnished with white-on-white decor. There's a…
Piraeus
A far cry from standard Piraeus grunge, this place is also a bit far from the metro (20-minute walk) and the ferry port. But it runs a free shuttle and…
San Sebastián
Audrey Hepburn stayed here – as did Coco Chanel, Alfred Hitchcock and Mick Jagger, to name a few. The palatial Maria Cristina, opened in 1912, dominates…
Sifnos
An idyllic complex tucked away in an olive grove, Eleonas offers gloriously roomy two-bedroom apartments that sleep six, with kitchen, living space and…
Sarti Vista Bed & Breakfast Resort
Macedonia
This rural resort, with a great view over the sea to Mt Athos, is a collection of modern, self-catering apartments with balconies set amid olive groves…
Rhodes Town
This nicely equipped modern hostel in the New Town is by far the best budget option in Rhodes Town. As well as clean, well-maintained dorms and double…
Como
Converted from a 19th-century palazzo, the Hotel Terminus retains its turn-of-the-century glamour with art nouveau architectural details, damask…
Castilla y León
One of the best urban hostales in this part of Castilla y León, this fine place gets rave reviews and plenty of repeat visitors. Every room is different,…
L'Eixample
The most attractive half of this sleek hotel occupies the 1890s Modernista Casa Enric Batlló. Across the road stands a more modern extension, La Casa…
Mykonos
Ambient beats from the beachfront DJ station drift over the deckchairs and pool of this modern hotel that has commandeered the eastern half of Platys…
Segovia
This place gets rave reviews from travellers and it's not difficult to see why. Housed in a converted Segovia mansion and one of few hotels down the…
Salamanca
This luxurious hotel is an oasis of calm and luxury, and the antithesis of the cookie-cut homogeneity of the five-star chains. Expect vases of orchids,…
Cilento Coast
At this superb hotel on the main street, guestroom colour schemes vary from brilliant canary yellow to deep Mediterranean blue. All have good-sized…
Around Athens
This simple hotel has been dressed up with a bit of creative interior decor, but the real attraction is its great value. It's a few blocks inland, yes,…
Thessaloniki
Near the port and train stations, the Met is a posh, minimalist luxury hotel with sleek modern bathrooms, a spa centre and an outdoor pool. Amenities…
Matera
This delightful, ecofriendly B&B in Sasso Caveoso comprises two self-contained apartments with solar panels, rainwater recycling, a scenic terrace and…
Mykonos
Equidistant from Psarou and Platys Gialos beaches, this intimate five-star hotel is all elegant Cycladic curves and whitewashed, airy rooms and suites …
Le Marche
Shaded in trees just a few minutes' (steep) walk above Sirolo's beaches, this coastal campground boasts a prime location, stunning sea views and excellent…
Chios
What were once the actual gates of the Genovese-built castle now contain two large and fully equipped apartments, complete with a washing machine and a…
Hora (Naxos)
Edgy yet homey, simple yet plush, this well-run and immaculate 13-room hotel has a seaside feel in its boutique fit-out. Service is thoughtful, there’s an…
Ölüdeniz
Perfect for families, this modern, beautifully designed complex has well-maintained, spotlessly clean rooms and apartments overlooking a huge pool area…
Andros
This popular complex of bright, spic-and-span studios, split between two buildings, sits at the southern end of town enjoying views over green fields from…
Fethiye
With watery views from its pleasant ground-floor bar-restaurant, the Orka is all floor-to-ceiling windows and swish contemporary styling in cool pastels…
Cilento Coast
Occupying an 18th-century mansion on Santa Maria di Castellabate’s historic waterfront, this small, impeccably run guesthouse offers sea views from every…
Manarola
A well-run locally operated tour agency that rents out apartments in Manarola and the other four Cinque Terre villages, as well as in La Spezia. Summer…
Santiago de Compostela
'Julia's Garden' is a delightful little 10-room option on the edge of the old town. Everything is bright and clean-lined, with great mattresses, plenty of…
Pelion Peninsula
This former fisherman's cottage, burrowing into the hillside just above the seafront at the north end of the bay, was German-owned until 2001 – the name…
Oia
This cluster of snug studio apartments, some split-level and all with outdoor spas for sunset viewing, is inland from town on the road to Finikia and a 10…
Kalkan
Friendly Nafiz and Nermin run this low-key old-town pension, with kitschy but comfortable and spacious rooms featuring fridge, tea and coffee, and steps…
Troödos Mountains
Situated at the old mill site on the hill side of the river, this historic hotel offers a range of well-sized, comfortable rooms decorated in a plush…
Eastern Mediterranean
This stunning boutique hotel up a narrow cobbled lane in the Zenginler (Rich People's) district counts 10 very different rooms but each one boasting stone…
Cagliari
Bang in the heart of the Marina district, this snug B&B is a real find. It has three immaculate rooms, each with homey touches such as embroidered fabrics…
Basque Country
This 17th-century mansion-hotel has seven atmospheric rooms that evoke a bygone age with old stone walls, low-beamed ceilings and polished antique…
Peloponnese
At the northern end of the main drag, Prytanio has rooms named after gods and painted in battleship grey. On the ground floor, all are modern, spacious…
Nafplio
The five bright rooms (and steep stairs) are crammed into this converted 19th-century mansion. Rooms are simple and white: expect good mattresses,…
Grado
The Spiaggia is set in a lovely prewar modernist building, with a fresh maritime-toned fit-out. It's in a great position, wedged between pedestrian zone,…
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