Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Hotel Ordóñez Sandoval

    Andalucía

    Housed in a dusky pink neoclassical mansion, this small hotel offers a peaceful and elegant refuge in the heart of Úbeda. Rooms are bright and incredibly…

  • Costantinopoli 104

    Naples

    A chic melange of antique furniture, contemporary art and Liberty stained glass, Costantinopoli 104 occupies a neoclassical villa in the city's bohemian…

  • Hotel Lancelot Playa

    Arrecife

    With king-size beds, royal-blue carpets, orange curtains and, for many, cosy balconies, the beachfront Lancelot's large bright good-value rooms exude a…

  • Hotel 54

    Barcelona

    It's all about location at this sparkling three-star in the thick of Barceloneta. Modern rooms have dark tiled floors, stylish bathrooms and splashes of…

  • Hotel Soydan

    Western Anatolia

    Amid the bustling heart of Afyon, the Soydan is a solid, typical provincial hotel choice. The 36 rooms are all comfortable, but see if you can score one…

  • Seahorse Beach Club

    Ölüdeniz

    This large complex has three accommodation choices: 10 stylish rooms in the Mansion with all mod cons and wonderful lagoon views, six lovely rooms in a…

  • Hotel Pyrénées

    Andorra la Vella

    After the Casa de la Vall and the odd Romanesque church, the 1940 Hotel Pyrénées ranks among Andorra's most antique buildings. But its 70 rooms have been…

  • Foresteria Baglio della Luna

    Agrigento

    This handsome converted baglio (manor house) has rooms that are somewhat old and tired, but the garden and the location with views over the Valley of the…

  • Yıldızoğlu Hotel

    Black Sea Coast

    A mild contemporary-retro vibe gives a sense of style in the 46 rooms with turquoise trimmings, little black lampshades, fridge, kettle and walk-in shower…

  • Otel Heyamo

    Black Sea Coast

    Stylistically the decor swerves all over the place and the corridor art could win prizes for poor taste. However, for the modest prices the rooms are…

  • Hotel Cala Saona

    Formentera

    Tucked into the back of an outstanding blonde west-coast beach, this large, sparkling-white, vanilla-scented hotel offers a pool, an ultramodern spa,…

  • Casa de Díaz

    Galicia

    Samos has plenty of inexpensive lodgings, but a good option is to continue 3.5km west to the welcoming Casa de Díaz, an 18th-century farmhouse turned…

  • Locanda di San Martino

    Matera

    The attraction of this Sasso Caveoso hotel is its subterannean termae romanae (Roman baths). Cave accommodation, with niches and rustic brick floors, is…

  • Urbany Barcelona

    L'Eixample

    Near El Poblenou, this massive 400-bed hostel is a good place to meet other travellers, with its own bar and airy lounge set amid graffiti-esque artwork,…

  • Hostal Santa Cruz

    Aragón

    Overlooking the church in Santa Cruz de la Serós, this is a beautiful place with friendly service and eight charming rooms. It closes for a few weeks per…

  • Parador de Cruz de Tejeda

    Gran Canaria

    The interior of this luxurious, state-run hotel matches low-key sophistication with a muted earth-colour palette, accentuated by tasteful artwork and…

  • Marmara Pera

    Beyoğlu

    A great location in the midst of Beyoğlu's major entertainment enclave makes this high-rise modern hotel an excellent choice. Added extras include a…

  • Bella Capri Hostel & Hotel

    Naples

    This central, friendly spot offers hostel and hotel options on two floors. Rooms are pretty nondescript and functional, though all are clean and the more…

  • Archontika Karamarlis

    Pelion Peninsula

    Although it’s based around three old mansions, they’re so completely rebuilt that Karamarlis feels more like an upscale hotel than a guesthouse. The rooms…

  • Villa e Palazzo Aminta

    Stresa

    Luxuriate in turn-of-the-century style at Villa Aminta, which offers picture-perfect views of an island-studded lake. Rooms decked out with Murano…

  • Senderos de Abono

    Tenerife

    This rural 17-room hotel is just across from the lovely stone church in Granadilla de Abona, a genuine working town. A converted post office, the hotel…

  • El Ladrón del Agua

    Granada

    A sensitively restored 16th-century mansion overlooking the Río Darro, in the lower Albayzín, family-run El Ladrón centres on a marble-clad patio with a…

  • Boutique Hostal Salinas

    South Ibiza

    With a fun-loving party vibe, this stylish 11-room hostal sits just a few minutes' walk from exquisite Platja de Ses Salines. Each of the subtly chic,…

  • Mad Hostel

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    From the people who brought you Cat’s Hostel, Mad Hostel is similarly filled with life. The 1st-floor courtyard – with retractable roof – recreates an old…

  • Can Fuster

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Sky-blue paintwork on gleaming-white walls welcome you at this charmingly restored 150-year-old Ibizan farmhouse on the western edge of Sant Joan. The…

  • Indulgence Divine

    Vittoriosa

    This sumptuous, historic self-catering apartment (no children) is a romantic base, and you get lots of space for your money. It's a 16th-century townhouse…

  • Florida Residence

    Positano

    This welcoming family-owned place hugs the hillside in 'old' Positano above Fornillo beach. Decently sized rooms are well equipped, with a minibar and…

  • Hotel Villa Cheta Elite

    Basilicata

    Set in an art-nouveau villa in Acquafredda, this hotel is like a piece of plush Portofino towed several hundred kilometres south. Enjoy a broad terrace…

  • Arpa de Hierba

    Asturias

    The immaculate eight-room Arpa is a homey, welcoming world of pastels and florals amid peaceful gardens, 4km south of Llanes. Delightfully stylish…

  • Casa Zaguan

    Tenerife

    Facing the plaza, this family-run six-room casa rural – the building dates to the 18th century – is a good-value choice, with a charming traditional…

  • Anakena House

    L'Eixample

    The 1st floor of this Modernista building designed by Catalan architect Enric Sagnier i Villavecchia has been transformed into an intimate, elegant…

  • San Giors

    Turin

    If you're not perturbed by a still-gentrifying neighbourhood, this welcoming family-run place offers individual artist-decorated rooms that are basic, but…

  • Sierra y Mar

    Las Alpujarras

    With eight rooms across several houses around a lush terraced garden, this casa rural complex has been welcoming guests to the soothingly quiet hamlet of…

  • Villa Daffodil

    Fethiye

    Staff are super-helpful and service spot-on at this decent-value option, with views of the sea or forested hills from its rooms and suites. Rooms opening…

  • Poblenou Bed & Breakfast

    Barcelona

    A five-minute walk from Bogatell beach and steps from Rambla del Poblenou, this 1930s house, with original high ceilings and beautifully tiled floors,…

  • DO Reial

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Overlooking the magnificent plaza for which it is named, this 18-room property has handsomely designed rooms with beamed ceilings, wooden floors, Molton…

  • Ostello Il Castello

    Noto

    Directly uphill from the centre, this renovated hostel offers excellent value for money and is a great option for families or groups. There's one dorm …

  • Casa Zorzi

    The Veneto

    If you’ve spent the day perusing Casa del Petrarca, you can bed down in this similarly romantic stone house. Casa Zorzi has four romantic apartments with…

  • Elafonisi Resort

    Hania Province

    This cluster of low-rise whitewashed buildings dotted around a peaceful olive grove has a range of accommodation, from clean, basic rooms above the…

  • Sui Tetti di Napoli

    Naples

    A block away from Via Toledo, this well-priced B&B is more like four apartments atop a thigh-toning stairwell. While two apartments share a small terrace,…

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