Basque Country
This confident little hotel has small, searing-white rooms adorned with black-and-white pictures of piano keys, trumpets and other suitably jazzy…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Southeastern Sardinia
Situated about halfway between the town centre and Spiaggia Simius, this lovely stone-clad hotel is set in glorious flower-strewn gardens. Its sunny…
Bellagio
Climb the steep lanes in Bellagio and, improbably, the street grid opens out and deposits you in this walled lemon grove guarded by an elegant cream villa…
Pamplona
In the centre of the old town, Hotel Maisonnave has spacious, contemporary rooms, and creature comforts including a small fitness centre, a sauna and a…
Kuşadası
The lovely garden and pool area is a real highlight at this small homely hotel, which has very tasteful rooms all decorated with parquet floors, Ottoman…
Athens
The designers have brought a playful touch to the rooms of this 63-room boutique hotel, filling them quirky, colourful pieces of contemporary art, decor…
Hora (Mykonos)
This hidden complex of bright, high-beamed studios and whole houses (the largest sleeping six in two bedrooms) makes for a splendid choice. Each has a…
Athens
This charming old hotel on busy Athinas has beautiful high moulded ceilings, polished timber floors and an original cage-style lift. The simple rooms are…
Valladolid
Polished floorboards, warm colours and creative lighting make these rooms some of the best in Valladolid. The service is similarly warm and welcoming and…
Spain
The former Convento de Agustinos (Augustine Convent), Parador Nacional is one of the town’s most important historical buildings and can’t be beaten for…
Meteora & Thessaly
This crisp modern hotel stands at the northwest edge of a small central square that conveniently holds an underground car park. As well as comfortable…
Hora (Mykonos)
In an elevated location on the edge of Hora, overlooking a ruined windmill, this welcoming hotel is a prime sunset-viewing spot. The delicious breakfast…
La Rioja
At this lovely hotel, some rooms have romantic four-poster beds; those facing east have beautiful views over the countryside. The attached restaurant …
Castilla y León
Right on Plaza Mayor, this fine 16th-century inn has been beautifully reformed and retains a tangible historic feel with lovely exposed stone walls. Some…
Castilla y León
This modern parador occupies a fantastic perch high above the town – the rooms don't have a whole lot of character but they're supremely comfortable,…
Castilla-La Mancha
The best digs in Consuegra are encased in a noble old house with tiled floors, antique furnishings and a pretty patio that evokes a bygone era. The duplex…
Troödos Mountains
Wake up to birdsong at this great little family-run hotel among the pines, with a 1900s charm and just 10 cosy rooms. Staying here feels a lot like your…
Delphi
This well-stocked campground occupies a pretty wooded setting 4km west of Delphi, with a swimming pool looking out over the olive trees to the gulf, plus…
Andros
This small and rustic site is set among olive trees about 400m behind the harbour. There's a decent toilet block, and the attractive pool area is a major…
León
Overlooking one of the loveliest squares in León, this excellent place inhabits a restored former monastery; the rooms are mostly spacious and stylishly…
Fira
If you’re staying here, your day of luxury begins with breakfast on your balcony. Ultramodern rooms are white, crisp and cool in more ways than one, yet…
Ávila
Occupying a 16th-century palace hard up against the wall in the north of the old town, Parador Raimundo de Borgoña has all the essential elements of the…
Sifnos
Pitch your tent behind the beach in a well-run lot with shady trees, or hire tents with mattresses for €30. There are well-equipped rooms and apartments …
Spain
Among the more tempting hotels for those with a little fiscal room to manoeuvre are the 90 or so paradores, a state-funded chain of hotels in often…
Santiago de Compostela
The Altaïr combines stone walls and solid oak floors with cosy comfort, attentive staff, soft furnishings and splashes of contemporary design. Breakfast (…
León
This ultra-modern hostel, just a few steps from the cathedral, is a terrific place to meet other travellers. The dorms are stylish and the whole place…
Bilbao
This hip hotel facing the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is the passion project of fashion designer Antonio Miró. It's filled with modern photography and art,…
Peloponnese
In the heart of Leonidio, this hotel has a lovely paved courtyard with hammock chairs. The rooms surrounding it are just beautiful, with rough stone walls…
Eastern Mediterranean
The spic-and-span Taşucu has 14 big, airy rooms with great seafront views and a chilled-out roof terrace for relaxing. Room 3 has a small balcony. It's on…
Cosenza
A gem in the historic centre, this small B&B is tastefully decorated with polished wooden floors, white bedspreads and good-quality artwork. Host Marco is…
Hydra Town
An attractive boutique hotel in a quiet location, the Angelica is popular for its comfortable, luxurious rooms and spacious, impeccable bathrooms…
Milos
Whitewashed cubes combine modern design with traditional touches in this bay-front property at the northern edge of the village. All of the rooms have…
Hydra Town
Gorgeous small rooms sit right on the harbour; some have balconies. Each has been painstakingly outfitted with all the mod cons, and bathrooms are…
Venice
The crème de la crème of Venetian apartments to rent, located in aristocratic palazzi in the best locations in town. Add-on services include private chefs…
Castilla y León
At the top of village and right on Plaza Mayor, this is a terrific choice. Large rooms have parquetry floors and exposed wooden beams; some have views of…
Lefkada
Comfortable, high-standard, modern rooms and studios, right in the middle of gorgeous Poros Beach. All are capable of accommodating a family of four, and…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Free-standing spacious apartments surround a decadent pool and courtyard. It's behind a high stone wall in the central part of town, near the Spetses…
Sifnos
Run by a friendly young couple and artfully decorated with bits of flotsam and jetsam, this converted syrma (boat shed) comprises four spacious rooms. The…
Sifnos
Opposite Petali Village Hotel, on the walkway between Apollonia and Artemonas, is this gem of a pension, with spotless rooms, sweeping views, sweet hosts…
Andros
One of Andros’ most luxurious options, this former silk-weaving school on the slopes above the waterfront has nine well-kitted-out suites; some have sea…
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