Viterbo
Run by the gregarious Matteo, this welcoming B&B enjoys a tranquil location just inside the town's medieval walls. It's a cosy set-up with seven rooms –…
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Evia
With helpful multilingual staff, the in-demand Karystion sits above the beach just east of the Bourtzi castle. The modern, uncluttered, well-appointed…
Northern Malta
With a Med-themed whitewashed exterior and a colourful, light-filled lobby, this is one of Buġibba's best hotels. The high expectations following first…
Sorrento
This renovated classic has the advantage of being located in the heart of the centro storico (historic centre). Overall, it’s an excellent choice. The…
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Chianti
In central Greve, two buildings of this former pasta factory have been converted into neat double rooms and basic self-catering apartments sleeping up to…
Limnos
Sleep in luxurious safari tents, eat in a restaurant that gets most of its supplies from a nearby village and – most crucially – surf! That's the concept…
North & Interior Ibiza
The former home of English actor Terry-Thomas, and now run by his son, this beautifully renovated Ibizan finca (rural estate) stands atop a hill…
Sultanahmet
This wooden building lives up to its location in Sultanahmet's premier small-hotel enclave, offering attractive and well-priced single, double, triple and…
Valencia
Right on Valencia's main square, this sumptuous building's functional interior doesn't give many hints of the noble exterior, but it offers compact modern…
Le Marche
On first sight, the Clipper appears to be just another old seaside hotel with a cavernous lobby and tired 1970s-style decor. But stay here and you'll…
Ragusa
Occupying a couple of beautifully restored palazzi in the old town, Don Serafino sets a chic scene with its exposed limestone vaults, neutral hues and…
Madrid
We love this place. Sitting just across from Plaza Mayor, here you’ll find stylish decor, helpful staff and charming original elements of this 150-year…
Palermo
On a central, car-free street, affable, multilingual Angela has converted her grandmother's spacious 6th-floor flat into a cheery B&B. Rooms are simple,…
Palermo
Occupying a modernised 16th-century palazzo, Quintocanto offers visitors a prime city-centre location within walking distance of numerous major cultural…
Troödos Mountains
This traditional stone-built house has been divided into self-catering apartments, some with fireplaces. Kitchens are well equipped, and though bathrooms…
Chianti
A tasteful conversion has turned this 14th-century farmhouse on the edge of Castellina into a welcoming albergo (hotel) with 15 rooms and a rich heritage…
Granada
Bohemian Oasis is one of Granada’s original, most successful hostels (now also in Seville and Málaga), occupying a historical building with tiled floors…
Ibiza
Full of light and space, this cheerful, laid-back British-owned hotel feels more like a sprawling private villa. Most of its 12 large, modern-rustic,…
The Catalan Pyrenees
This cheerful family-friendly hotel, 2km southwest of central Olot, has pleasant, fuss-free rooms and apartments, some with terraces or kitchenettes…
Barcelona
The location is excellent at this 58-room four-star hotel within a short stroll of El Born and Barceloneta. Smart, modern, neutral-toned rooms have a trim…
Granada
A beautiful old building graced by a pillared patio, marble floors, wood-carved doors and dangling textiles has been reimagined as a colourfully…
Cadaqués
A gleaming, welcoming two-star hotel with free parking, perfectly positioned for drivers on the northern fringe of town. The corridors feel a tad…
Tarragona
This vast campground hugs the beach 5km northeast of Tarragona. Staff are friendly and multilingual; windsurfing, kitesurfing and bike hire are offered…
Barcelona
A lively, contemporary-design hostel with wood-and-white dorms for four or six (some women-only), a cosy communal lounge, a well-equipped kitchen and,…
Trento
Hotel America's extremely central location, within five minutes' walk of the train station, the duomo and the castello, makes it an excellent option for…
Cagliari
A contemporary feature of Cagliari's skyline, the T Hotel's steel-and-glass tower is visible from miles around. Accommodation here is largely aimed at…
Pontevedra
This pleasant spot on the fringe of the Old Town is run like a hotel but offers spacious apartments instead of standard rooms. The 22 large, comfortable…
Reggio Emilia
Friendly, English-speaking Michele runs this modern B&B in a residential apartment building in the Buco del Signora neighbourhood. If you're not fussed…
Alicante
This small, well-located, family-run guesthouse is beautifully kept, with spotless rooms decorated cheerfully with bright colours and wall-mounted photos…
Southeastern Sardinia
Off the road to the Porto Turistico, this is a beautiful four-star resort hotel set in a pine wood on a frost-white beach. Its stylish rooms, the best of…
Aragón
Evocatively located under the arches of the central plaza, this little family-run hotel has 1st-floor rooms themed around three Aragonese kings, while the…
Fuerteventura
This franchise is so vast it deserves its own postcode. The whole place exudes a sumptuous feel, with bougainvillea-draped bungalows and lush landscaped…
Madrid
The Hat Madrid is an excellent choice just down the hill from Plaza Mayor that manages to span all budgets without cheapening the experience. The dorms…
Alonnisos
Two traditional village houses for up to four, overlooking a flower-filled courtyard, have been charmingly restored by architect-owner Elma, with full…
Naples
Your host at this personable B&B is retired literature professor Anna Grappone, whose charming abode features ethnic artefacts, antique furniture and the…
Cuenca
Up the hill from Plaza Mayor, this friendly spot has top-of-the-town views. The accommodation is excellent, with heating, stylish tiled bathrooms,…
Cyprus
The best aspect of this hotel is, well, the aspect – it overlooks a small bay and the modern harbour. Otherwise, the rooms are clean, if corporate-style…
Chianti
You've gotta love a hotel that offers four-star facilities for three-star prices. And that's what this well-run hotel in a 15th-century palazzo in…
Turquoise Coast
With commanding valley views from its clifftop platform, this Faralya institution, atop the path down to the beach, offers simple bungalows (some with air…
The Catalan Pyrenees
This shady riverside campground, 1.5km northwest of town, is Espot's best. It has a cafe-bar, games room, play area, minimarket and pleasant swimming pool…
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