Hania
One could imagine Hercule Poirot peering down the curving stairway at Doma, a quiet, century-old classic overlooking the sea in the Halepa district…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Granada
A glassed-in atrium, terracotta-tiled floors and smooth cream styling set the tone at this gorgeously revamped 16th-century building, strung around a…
Madrid
One of central Madrid’s prettiest facades conceals some of the most attractive four-star accommodation in the city centre. Unusually, only one room on…
Vicenza
Impossible to categorise, this gallery-hotel-social experiment in an old stone farmhouse is well worth the 15-minute drive from Vicenza for its serene…
Catania
An uninhibitedly colourful, eclectic style prevails at this genuinely cool B&B. Artworks include a specially commissioned mural by prolific street artist…
Mediterranean Coast
With all the amenities of a boutique hotel, this classy B&B on the western edge of Sciacca's historic centre is run by friendly father-son team Vincenzo…
Santander
Four stunning contemporary-design apartments grace the top floors of a beautifully renovated, supercentral building right beside Plaza Porticada. Each is…
Southwestern Sardinia
With 12 modest rooms and a remote location amid macchia-cloaked hills, this working farm is a genuine country hideaway. It's all very down to earth, but…
El Raval
Known for its wonderful Modernista interiors in the dining rooms and bar, in which architect Domènech i Montaner, sculptor Eusebi Arnau and painter Ramon…
Catania
Housed in a 17th-century palazzo a stone's throw from the duomo, this clean, friendly hostel offers incredible location and value. Three dorms (one female…
Playa Blanca
A discreet, environmentally friendly complex of 35 stunning, Manrique-inspired two- to five-bedroom villas (some more rustic than others) with private…
La Gomera
Comfortable modern rooms, private terraces, excellent facilities, friendly staff, a stellar seafront location and a focus on energy efficiency (solar…
Procida
Hiding behind a restaurant of the same name on the island's quieter southern side, the Crescenzo has 10 smallish rooms; choose between a bay window or a…
Oviedo
Oviedo’s swishest lodgings, two blocks northwest of the Campo de San Francisco, began life in the 18th century as a hospice. The 142 rooms frame a large…
Palermo
Offering unbeatable comfort and a convenient location, Giuseppe Scaccianoce's elegant B&B occupies the top floor of an old palazzo (mansion) half a block…
Vieste
In a former convent in the old quarter, this is a popular, charming and reasonably priced place with comfortable high-ceilinged rooms. There's also a…
Sitges
This welcoming seafront hotel has fabulous colourful, modern rooms (many with balconies) featuring enormous plush beds and pillow menus. Enjoy the cool…
L'Eixample
Named for Catalan author Caterina Albert i Paradís, who published as Victor Català, this rippling building has been plushly reincarnated by forward…
Athens
Don't be put off by the somewhat divey location; this is a plain but excellent budget hotel. Most rooms have a little balcony, and all have minifridges –…
Las Alpujarras
Designed like a traditional Alpujarras finca, with flat roofs, wood beams, beautiful hand-painted tiles and a big shared pool, this cluster of pristine,…
Tossa de Mar
Extending inland from a series of coves 4km southwest of Tossa, this campground has shady tent sites and steps to a pretty beach, plus tennis courts,…
Ionian Coast
This friendly, well-maintained B&B occupies an early-20th-century house one block from the harbour. Its five rooms, each named after a character from…
Central Tuscany
The prospect of spending the night in this fabulous medieval castle in a slightly out-of-the-way location on the very edge of the Chianti Senese makes a…
Barcelona
Attractively located in a renovated building just north of the Mercat de Sant Antoni, this chic boutique spot has 68 black-and-white-toned, contemporary…
The Dolomites
One of the Alps’ oldest mountain huts, Rifugio Bolzano rests at 2457m, just under Monte Pez (2564m), the Sciliar’s summit. Take the Panorama chairlift…
Troödos Mountains
This sweeping modern hotel with views of the rooftops and mountain ranges beyond is smart and swish, catering to large groups and package tourists…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Offering good value, this operation has converted two old stone houses into an attractive hotel offering six immaculately presented rooms with satellite…
Gran Canaria
Located in the heart of the port area, this 30-room hotel has the air of a guesthouse about it, with friendly staff and individually decorated, bright…
Cádiz
Bold, beautiful and right beside Playa de la Caleta, the so-called Parador Atlántico contrasts with Andalucía's other paradores (luxurious state-owned…
Jerez de la Frontera
Dating back to at least 1865, this peaceful family-owned former merchant's house blends historical Moorish-inspired character with contemporary touches…
Cappadocia
This pension, opposite the entrance to Sultan Marshes, is your only accommodation option if you want to immerse yourself in the birdwatching opportunities…
Montepulciano
Dutch-born Karin and Italian Antonio met when working in Milan's high-velocity fashion industry, but eventually decided organic farming was more to their…
Montepulciano
Owned by the same family for over 800 years, this atmospheric B&B offers a choice of comfortable standard and superior rooms with tea/coffee set-up and…
Madrid
Refined, extravagantly decorated rooms make Casa de Madrid a luxurious choice overlooking the Teatro Real. Rooms, in an 18th-century building, are awash…
Southeastern Sicily
Ease that stress at La Corte del Sole, an atmospheric hotel housed in a traditional Sicilian masseria (working farm). Overlooking the fields of Eloro, it…
Costa Brava
An enticing couples' retreat, Hotel de la Moneda inhabits a plush 18th-century mansion full of low-slung medieval archways, intimate old-world atmosphere,…
Pisa
Placed well away from the Piazza dei Miracoli mayhem, this four-star mansion is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Its big, bright rooms have wooden…
Tarifa
From the team behind several top Tarifa foodie ventures, the old-town Aristoy occupies a creatively revamped 18th-century building crowned by a terrace…
Barcelona
Mesmerising views of Frank Gehry's shimmering Peix sculpture unfold from the rooftop infinity pool at this five-star hotel (with spa) and from some of the…
South Ibiza
Just 3km north of Sant Rafel, this beautifully appointed top-end rural hideaway offers total tranquillity amid wonderful flower-filled grounds. Bali-style…
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