L'Eixample
A picturesque antique lift wheezes its way up to this 4th-floor, 15-room hostal, a terrific cheapie in one of Barcelona's most expensive neighbourhoods,…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Cappadocia
Run by friendly, multilingual local guide Hasan, who can organise pretty much any activity, Şafak offers simple, clean rooms with hot water, heating and…
Mérida
These gorgeously styled modern mini-apartments in a handy central location have equipped kitchens, plus plenty of space, light and sparkle. The individual…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Superb views of all three archaeological sites from the roof terrace are a highlight of this friendly and well-run pension. There are nine simple rooms…
Northern Malta
This friendly, family-run guesthouse is central and nicely small scale, with just 30 rooms, and is surprisingly decent for its bargain price. Rooms are…
Maspalomas
This gem set among a sea of generic high-rise hotels dates to the 1960s, with a traditional Canarian look and wooden balconies, white stucco exterior and…
Macedonia
This serene hotel, five minutes' drive north of Kallithea through narrow country lanes, has lively modern decor on the inside, and a delightful blue…
Larnaka
This small hotel, above (and run by) a real-estate office, is set inside a traditional 19th-century stone house. The compact rooms have modern furnishings…
Logothetis Organic Farm Houses
Zakynthos
Deep within an 80-hectare olive grove, the cottages here offer utter tranquillity. All are decorated in old-farmhouse style and many furnishings are…
Barcelona
The rooftop terrace of this 2017-opened hotel has dramatic views of the distinctive Torre Glòries, plus a cocktail bar and sparkling swimming pool. Its…
Sunflower Beach Backpacker Hostel
Rimini
One of the two Rimini hostels under the Sunflower umbrella, this seasonal hotspot is the party hostel of choice in town, with its own live-music stage and…
Taranto
These meticulously refurbished apartments are arranged on the ground floor of this otherwise utilitarian building on the western edge of the new town. The…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
The friendly, floral-walled Continental's soundproofed rooms are a little old-fashioned but quite cosy, with coral touches, carpeted floors, microwaves,…
Málaga Province
A great hotel for such a small town, the Balcón has a wide range of facilities, including tennis court, pool and decent on-site restaurant. It's located…
Cantabria
Set in a charmingly restored, century-old Modernista building, pale-pink Villa Rosa looks more like something you’d expect to see in central Europe. Most…
Oviedo
Bordering the old town, the sparkling Munia is all contemporary design and feminine chic, with an inviting on-site spa. Staff are friendly and efficient…
Nerja
This terraced hotel sticks out on a small promontory like a boat departing for Africa. Outside it's usually mayhem (this is Nerja's popular tourist…
Syntagma & Plaka
This tiny hotel right in the heart of Plaka serves breakfast on a lovely shady terrace with Acropolis views. The well-equipped rooms are a little snug and…
Mallorca
This luxurious finca (estate) sits in splendid isolation in 500 acres of beautifully tended grounds, 6km north of Manacor. A nine-hole private golf course…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Hugely popular with honeymooning couples, this relatively new hotel is located just off the main road back from the harbour, so it's quieter than most of…
Orvieto
Bunk down in the shadow of the Duomo at this friendly three-star where the church bells will most likely be your wake-up call. Orvieto-born artist Livio…
Castilla-La Mancha
An unexpected hideout. Enjoy a veritable Quijote experience staying in this aesthetically reformed historic house with its heady views of the windmills…
Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez' nominal posh hotel is a gorgeous 19th-century neoclassical palace conversion, with part of the ancient city wall visible from the lift. The public…
Livorno
Be it a tent pitched beneath trees or the deluxe version with wooden terrace and sun lounges on the pebble beach, this pool-clad campground by the sea –…
Ancient Rome
Near the Bocca della Verità, the plain grey facade of this boutique four star gives onto a bright modern interior, full of sunshine and sharply designed…
Assisi
A serene convent run by Franciscan sisters, this guesthouse makes for a lovely base. It's a modest affair but rooms are clean and some even come with…
Larnaka
Slap in the centre of Larnaka's beach action, the Josephine sports spacious, stylish, contemporary rooms, all with balconies (city view only). It's…
Pamplona
This well-run hostel, located a few minutes’ walk from the old town, was renovated in 2013. Clean and friendly, with a lounge where you can meet other…
Zaragoza
The Bridge offers a friendly welcome and a hostel-ish atmosphere even though the dozen rooms are all private. They have practical but bright and stylish…
Dodecanese
Rizos' rooms have Aegean-blue and white, and biscuit and powder-blue colour themes, and are bursting with chi-chi panache, from the flagstone floors and…
Salina
Friendly hosts Dario and Serena run this well-situated nine-room hotel only paces from the ferry dock. Best are the two superior rooms upstairs, with…
North & Interior Ibiza
This 200-year-old finca turned tranquil rural bolthole is set amid citrus and olive groves, 7km northeast of Sant Llorenç (just east off the C733). Rooms…
The Dolomites
Nestled behind the church in the original 'high' village, this artist-owned hotel is friendly and full of character, with bright, simple rooms, a heritage…
Málaga
Located within a suitcase trundle of the city-centre train station, the accommodation here is clean and well equipped, with a choice of doubles and shared…
Barcelona
Set in a quiet residential neighborhood, this contemporary property with 16 suites and four apartments makes for a convenient and comfortable home away…
Pelion Peninsula
As the name suggests – faros is Greek for 'lighthouse' – this place is a shining beacon. Ideal for anyone who likes peace and quiet, it's surrounded by…
Çeşme
A garden courtyard and just maybe Çeşme's friendliest family hosts are highlights at this relaxed hotel a short walk from Çeşme's pedestrian main street…
Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques
Madrid
With a marvellous sense of light and space that you rarely find in Madrid's downtown hotels, the Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques is a five-star belle…
El Raval
A couple of blocks into El Raval (despite the misleading name), this branch of the popular, excellent-value Chic&Basic chain is the most riotous to date,…
Cappadocia
Looking for a slice of rural life without sacrificing modern comforts? A stay at this charming guesthouse, with its simply decorated, bright rooms, is a…
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