Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Gorgeous Villa Laetitia is in a riverside art nouveau villa. Its 20 rooms and mini-apartments, spread over the main building and a separate Garden House,…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Costa del Sol
At the bottom of the staircases that lead down to Torre’s main beach is this nugget of old Spain that sits like a wonderful anachronism amid the concrete…
Macedonia
While so many of Agios Germanos's 19th-century stone houses are derelict, and/or housing goats, this delightful, heritage-protected homestead has been…
Salerno & the Cilento
With its off-the-beaten-track location and swimming pool complete with grotto, the Zio feels more boutique hotel than farmstay: no one seems to be…
Tivoli
Steeped in history, the Residenze Gregoriane offers a night to remember. Its four suites, all decorated in classic antique style, occupy the 16th-century…
Lucca
Luxury accommodation arrives in Lucca with the opening of this on-trend hotel, part of the Marriott Group's Autograph Collection, in a 16th-century…
Messinia
This welcoming family-run resort is a cracking place. Apartments with kitchen and balcony are super spacious and have great outlooks over greenery, the…
Naples
Freshly minted B&B Schiara offers five contemporary rooms, each with en-suite bathroom and playful artisan details inspired by southern Italian themes…
Cappadocia
Take a handful of minimalist retreat-chic, blend it with touches of artistic flair and balance it all out with wads of Ottoman style and you get this…
Skiathos
A chic fusion of monastery-inspired architecture and soothing contemporary design, courtesy of the architect owners, makes the hillside Atrium one of…
Arezzo
Gorgeous is the only word to use when describing this 19th-century villa in Foiano della Chiana, 35km southwest of Arezzo. Its nine rooms are the perfect…
Messinia
Pylos' best hotel is this intimate place with 14 beautifully renovated rooms in a brilliant setting under the castle walls and right over the water. Those…
Western Sicily
One of the most peaceful sleeping options on the island, this enchanting villa-turned-upmarket residence is squirrelled away in extraordinary botanical…
Zaragoza
This stylish family-run hotel with a great central location provides fresh, cheerful, contemporary rooms with walk-in showers, tasteful watercolours,…
Murcia Province
For luxurious relaxation, you can’t beat this delicious countryside hideaway in El Berro. It's located inside a converted watermill under a bluff and is…
Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel
Dodecanese
Eleven gorgeous rooms and two maisonettes make up Kallichoron. The bright and beautifully decorated rooms have a terrace and face directly across to Hora…
Massa Lubrense
These family-friendly apartments have good facilities, including a shared pool, a playground and a lovely beach within easy strolling distance. There are…
Kalkan
One of Turkey's most stylish hotels lies atop a cliff on the eastern side of Kalkan Bay. The rooms, individually designed in whiter-than-white minimalism…
Northwestern Tuscany
This chic 17th-century palazzo – a perfect fusion of old and new – is Tuscany's luxury address and deliciously boutique to boot. After a day spent…
Orvieto
You won't regret going the extra mile to this boutique hotel in Rocca Ripesena, a panoramic hilltop hamlet 6km west of Orvieto. Its light, spacious rooms…
Eastern Mediterranean
With a warm and friendly vibe, the Rain is a perennially popular choice, with 18 spotless and spacious rooms, a few with small balconies. The homely…
Palermo
In a 17th-century palazzo on one of Palermo's finest squares, these 10 architect-designed apartments are spectacular. Six have their own kitchen with high…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
Around a 15-minute drive south of Asti, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, Villa Pattono is a painstakingly restored 18th-century country mansion…
Noto
This elegantly appointed boutique hotel occupies a wing of the 18th-century Palazzo Nicolaci, one of Noto’s most celebrated aristocratic palaces. With…
San Sebastián
Surrounded by apple orchards, this 16th-century former brick and tile factory 7km southeast of San Sebastián has been beautifully converted to a 16-room…
Sevilla Province
This charming palace hotel, sections of which date to the 15th century, is a delight. Its interiors have been lovingly restored and its rooms, all of…
Málaga Province
Located near the well-signposted Benaoján train station, this British-owned hotel has a stunning setting next to a rushing stream; the main building is a…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
A five-minute drive below La Morra, this vineyard restaurant and cellar has five cosy, modern rooms. Each is named for a writer and graced with…
Eastern Sardinia
Treat yourself to a spot of rural luxury at Su Gologone, nestled in glorious countryside 7km east of Oliena. Rooms are decorated with original artworks…
Córdoba
An exceptional hostel option 300m north of Plaza de las Tendillas. Staff are clued up about what's on in Córdoba, and there's a social event every evening…
Eastern Sardinia
On the road to Su Gologone, this bucolic, whitewashed farmstead sits at the foot of rugged mountains, surrounded by fig, olive and fruit trees. Olive oil,…
Valencia
Housed in a sumptuous 19th-century mansion, this hotel sits atop two millennia of Valencian history, with restoration revealing a hefty hunk of the Arab…
The Dolomites
This hotel combines impeccable eco-credentials, super-stylish interiors and a warm, welcoming vibe. Rooms are individually decorated and make use of…
Lucca
A particularly handy address for those arriving by car, this 10-room B&B is a two-minute walk from the city walls, inside a graceful 19th-century villa…
Palma de Mallorca
Hotel Tres swings joyously between 16th-century town palace and fresh-faced Scandinavian design. Centred on a courtyard with a single palm, the rooms are…
Tenerife
From its elevated perch gazing down on to a wide-angle perspective of the Atlantic, the vast, five-star Ritz-Carlton Abama wows guests with a breathtaking…
Abruzzo
Housed in an atmospheric palazzo incorporating Civitella Alfedena's oldest (medieval) tower, this attractive and spotless hotel is deservedly popular with…
Ostuni
Stay at this charming, whitewashed farmhouse and estate where the owners still live and work producing high quality olive oil. Even if you're not staying…
The Catalan Pyrenees
From the 16 gleaming, impressively spacious rooms with modern bathrooms to the polished lounge with fireplace, this hotel is one of the region's most…
Bologna
This centrally located, immaculate and well-loved B&B features a pair of bright, high-ceilinged rooms with pretty tiled bathrooms and endless mod cons,…
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