Kos Town
Aktis' beautiful hotels are scattered across the Dodecanese and its representative here in Kos is stunning. Bedrooms are minimalist affairs of glass,…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Tarifa
Opening onto blinding-white sands 5km northwest of town, Morocco-flavoured Dos Mares has bright, tile-floored rooms and bungalows washed in yellow, blue…
Andalucía
Just 1km northeast of Aracena, this lovingly run farmhouse immersed in greenery offers a splendid mix of country charm and convenient location. It has 20…
Ibiza Town
Right in the heart of the Port Area, this unfussy guesthouse has eight comfy, fan-cooled, boutiqueified rooms at the top of a long flight of stairs. Most…
Mérida
This chic hotel brings a classy, contemporary look to a revamped 19th-century townhouse close to the Templo de Diana. Each of the 18 rooms is different…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Inside two exquisitely revamped 15th-century houses, behind medieval arches, Cal Sastre's eight rooms have an air of updated old-world glamour, with gold…
Skopelos
Hidden amid the olive trees, 500m back from Panormos Beach, this warm old family home is dressed with jade doors, whitewashed walls and creeping plants,…
La Gomera
Looming above Vallehermoso, peaceful Añaterve was a bodega in the 1900s (the original wine press is still here) and later a police station. Today, it's a…
Veneto Dolomites
This is the oldest refuge in the Dolomites. It was established in 1883, and little has changed since those days. Perched atop Mt Nuvolau, the 24-bed…
Delphi
On the quiet street that runs parallel to and just below the main drag, the Acropole has decent, spacious rooms with wooden and wrought-iron fittings…
Corfu
The most bohemian and backpacker-friendly place to stay on Kontogialos (Pelekas) Beach has two fresh, simple family apartments with bathrooms and…
Extremadura
Beyond the exquisite marble-pillared Renaissance patio in this gorgeously restored 15th-century fortress, airy rooms come richly decorated with burgundy…
Almería
In a prime location overlooking the cathedral, this debonair four-star occupies a handsome 1850s building. Inside, the decor slickly marries the old and…
Southern Mallorca
This must be one of Mallorca's oldest finca (rural estate) hotels. Sensitively reusing the stone buildings of an estate founded in the 13th century, it's…
Cagliari
Sabrina makes you feel instantly at ease at this B&B on Cagliari's main seafront boulevard. There's a clean, modern feel about the place with rooms…
La Palma
Resembling a huge Canary farmhouse overlooking the ocean, and just a short drive from Los Cancajos, this tranquil parador has a pretty pool surrounded by…
San Polo & Santa Croce
This charming B&B has six large, light-filled rooms and suites decorated with verve around different musical or historical themes. The choicest rooms are…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
This old family home, named after the grandmother, who lived here for 60 years, has been lovingly restored into a modern boutique hotel but retains plenty…
Venice
Corte Vecchia is a stylish steal a stone's throw from Peggy Guggenheim, the Accademia and Punta della Dogana. Choose from a snug single with an en suite,…
Chios
If you wonder what might be hiding behind the tall stone walls of Kampos, here's your chance to find out. Rooms in this typically introverted stone…
Pelion Peninsula
This attractive, rambling village hotel remains open year-round. Has 10 very comfortable rooms, all with wood and stained-glass touches and modern…
L'Eixample
With glossy design elements and charming little details such as flowers in the bathroom, this 46-room gem has stolen many a heart. The enticing rooms have…
Abruzzo
Set in a unique turreted mansion, this stylish and enticing hotel inhabits a palazzo once owned by local bigwig Baron Grilli. The large, comfortable rooms…
Troödos Mountains
This two-bedroom stone-built house is on the Nicosia side of Kalopanayiotis village. The house is simply decorated with traditional heavy oak furniture…
Playa Blanca
Queen of Playa Blanca's resorts, this sumptuous seafront five-star opens through a sweeping marble lobby wrapped in overhanging plants, beyond which lies…
Gran Canaria
Set among lush banana plantations about 1.5km north of town, this aesthetically renovated country estate dates back to 1572. The rooms are rustic yet…
La Palma
If you don’t want to self-cater, this large package-tourism-style hotel at the southern end of the beach is your only bet. With a kiddie-filled pool…
Udine
Two properties, one location: older-style classic rooms are in the original villa, while the contemporary steel-and-glass 'Next' rooms line up around a…
Parga
Set back from the main street, Galini is pleasantly quiet. The style is no-frills in a good way: simple rooms are sparely furnished and have big balconies…
Sultanahmet
The four- to 10-bed dorms at Sultanahmet's best hostel are worlds away from the barrack-like quarters at many of its competitors. Bright and airy, they…
Eastern Mediterranean
This quirky inn is at the bottom of the ascent to the castle. It is housed in an old mansion dating from 1890 and features a dozen rustic but comfortable…
Naples
This new-school hostel cranks up the cool factor with its stainless-steel lamps, sleek bar, blonde-wood bunks, brightly coloured bathrooms and communal…
Palafrugell & Around
A truly authentic hotel, at the core of Begur's old town, that has managed to preserve original paintwork befitting the 1857 building it inhabits. All 10…
Sultanahmet
Hitherto bereft of hotels, the quiet residential pocket of Kadırga is inching its way into the limelight, courtesy of impressive family-run operations…
Aragón
This well-run hotel is a solid midrange choice at the foot of the village beside the road to Ordesa, with parking for a dozen cars out front. Rooms are…
Tossa de Mar
Fronting Platja Gran, this 1906 mansion is lavished with Modernista fittings fashioned by one of Gaudí's architectural disciples. Stained glass, wrought…
Lecce
This sumptuous hotel is traditionally Italian with large mirrors, dark-wood furniture and wistful murals. The location is wonderful, the bar gloriously…
Jerez de la Frontera
There's nothing flash about this revamped 19th-century home – and that's part of its charm. The 14 characterful, unfussy rooms are impeccably maintained…
Alaçatı
The quiet but still-central location isn't the only draw at this boutique option. The eight rooms in the century-old property are attractive and…
Trento
This is a true B&B in an architect's beautiful family home, with two private, stylish rooms and breakfasts that are a feast of home-baked cakes, freshly…
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