Bolzano (Bozen)
Although it's just a short walk from the historic centre, the surrounding gardens make this beautiful 1905 villa seem like you're already out in the…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Central Anatolia
The snazziest hotel for miles. No it probably isn't the five stars it seems to have awarded itself, but this is a genuinely comfortable place to stay with…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Housed in a 300-year-old stone masia, this delightful family operation makes a peaceful escape into the hills between Ribes and Queralbs. There are six…
Arcos de la Frontera
One of several charming guesthouses in old Arcos, Casa Campana has two cosy doubles, a four-person room and a five-person apartment, all filled with…
Pamukkale
The family that runs this simple pension is hugely welcoming. The white and maroon rooms are basic and the very small bathrooms are a bit smelly, but the…
Bursa
Run by friendly English- and German-speaking Taner, this hotel sits amid the buzz of Bursa's rabbit warren of markets. Despite the central location, the…
Venice
Restrained baroque may sound like an oxymoron, but here you have it: burl-wood bedsteads, pearl-grey silk draperies, polished parquet floors and spotlit…
Monemvasia
Consisting of three individually conceived suites, Moni Emvasis aims for luxury, from rain showerheads and spa baths to oversized, sumptuous beds. The sea…
Dalyan
A spa resort is on its own little peninsula jutting into the river about 1.2km from the town centre, with boat shuttles to İztuzu Beach. The service is…
Black Sea Coast
The key feature of this adorable little 10-room hotel is the three-table deck with lovely pine-framed views down onto a sliver of beach and of both sunset…
Ankara
This contemporary hotel opened next door to Ankara train station in 2018. There's a bar-cafe in the vast foyer and the minimalist-style rooms are decked…
Noto
Accessed via an imposing vaulted hallway, this snug B&B sits in a palazzo near the top of town. It's a friendly, homely affair, where a cheerfully…
Lipari
This centrally located, older hotel will either charm you with its quirkiness or drive you crazy with its clutter. Just 100m west of the centre, its rooms…
San Gimignano
The sense of heritage here is palpable: stone arches and winding stairs lead to a handsome breakfast salon, and some rooms have frescoes and period…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Squirrelled away behind a wall in the heart of Trastevere is this old convent, today a 20-room hotel arranged around a courtyard peppered with orange…
İzmir
The decor at this multistorey hotel in the Pasaport section of the kordon is old-fashioned (sometimes hilariously so) but rooms are well priced,…
Kos
Eleven simple, spotless and identical kitchenette studios, so freshly maintained they might have been built yesterday. All have sea views, there’s a…
Naples
Run by a team of young, civic-minded Neapolitans, Casa Tolentino occupies part of a 16th-century monastery, complete with terraced gardens, swoon-inducing…
Sevilla Province
Some 8km down the windy A455 east of Cazalla (towards Constantina), the Paraíso has five comfortable, country-style casitas (cottages). Sleeping from two…
Barcelona
On the northwestern fringes of L'Eixample, this four-star hotel's 54 contemporary-style rooms are spread over eight floors and well soundproofed, cutting…
Siena
Rooms at this friendly and efficiently run hotel have old-fashioned but pleasant furnishings and plenty of amenities, but vary greatly in size. Opt for a…
The Dolomites
Chickens greet you at the gate of this converted farmstead 4km west of Brunico, home to an intriguing mix of campsites and comfy wood-panelled apartments…
Vieste
With a location opposite Vieste's main beach, Albergo Labotte is well placed for a convenient stay. All rooms were refurbished in 2018 to a modern and…
Venice
Barely a stone's throw from San Marco, this small, friendly hotel offers good value. Arranged around a vine-clad central courtyard, rooms are understated…
Las Alpujarras
Total tranquillity, mountain views and 12 smartly rustic rooms (some with terraces) await at this Spanish-Belgian–owned hideaway in Capilerilla, La Tahá's…
Udine
Don't be put off by the unprepossessing locale, this is a rare find. Five colourful, cutely decorated rooms occupy a top-floor apartment and have mosaic…
Zagorohoria
This guesthouse in Ano Pedina has 11 rooms and suites, some soaked with colour and others retaining traditional stone walls. Superior rooms have…
Modena
Modena's businesslike HI hostel has 76 beds in single-sex dorms and family units. Pluses include the convenient location between the train station and…
Ino Village Hotel & Restaurant
Samos
With its courtyard pool flanked by ivy-clad, balconied white buildings, Ino Village, just 500m above Vathy, feels remote and elegant. While this mini…
Karpathos
This hotel is located just beyond the central square at the far end of Olymbos. Its four rooms have seen better days (nothing has been done to them for…
The Veneto
The delightful La Meridiana B&B is set in a 1600s stable, with five beautifully renovated guest rooms with a rustic feel – ask for the garden room with…
Turquoise Coast
Right on the beach road, this long-established place makes a really tranquil base. It offers free yoga and meditation, bikes and umbrellas on the…
Basilicata
Expect a warm welcome at this family-owned B&B in the coastal hamlet of Cersuta, 5km northwest of Maratea. The main building and other standalone cottages…
Chueca
If you don’t mind lugging your bags up to the 2nd floor, Casa Chueca is outstanding. Rooms are modern, colourful and a cut above your average hostal; in…
Granada
If you're after a strategically sited bolt-hole, this unpretentious hotel fits the bill. It's on ever-lively Plaza Bib-Rambla in the heart of the historic…
Alghero
A modern landmark near the Giardini Pubblici, the four-star Catalunya is well positioned for both the old town and seafront. Its sunny, white rooms,…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Balance out Sant Joan's stories and legends with a stay at this smartly minimalist 10-room hotel, styled in a fusion of calming greys and industrial-chic…
Ürgüp
If you don't fancy tackling Ürgüp's hills to get to bed, this rambling Greek mansion is right in the centre of town. Stone-arch rooms are large and come…
Delphi
Named for the ancient spring nearby, the Kastalia is the most recent addition to Delphi’s upscale lodging scene following a thorough renovation in 2016…
Cappadocia
Mother and son duo, Nuriye and Semih, provide lashings of Cappadocian hospitality at this charming guesthouse on Güzelyurt's main road. Large stone-arched…
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