Rhodes Town
Hidden behind high walls in the southwest corner of the Old Town, these six flamboyantly decorated suites centre on a pleasant shaded courtyard garden,…
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Perugia
Alessia and Enrico have waved magic wands over this historic house near the Università per Stranieri. There are just four spacious, great-value rooms –…
Nafplio
Ascend the spectacular spiral staircase, chandeliers all around, and you're faced with seven sumptuous suites of various sizes decked out in contemporary…
Calabria
This handsome four-star hotel occupies an 18th-century palace that sits picturesquely next to Santa Magdalena church at the foot of Morana Calabro old…
Aragón
In the heart of Sos's little former Jewish quarter, this is a great deal with aesthetically furnished rooms sporting plush fabrics, tasteful art and…
Burgos
Set in a former 16th-century palace and decorated with understated period charm, this fine, family-run hotel promises spacious rooms with antique…
Valletta
Stay in style at this beautiful 17th-century baroque palazzo, which has been converted into suites that merge contemporary with the antique. The most…
Andalucía
The 23 rooms here are colourful and well kept, but nothing fancy. What makes it special are the wooded four-hectare grounds, fenced in to protect plants…
Costa Smeralda
Straddling a steep hillside 1km above Poltu Quatu's fjord-like harbour, this charming B&B offers three comfortable bedrooms with pretty tiled bathrooms…
Turin
Marta and Riccardo's three B&B rooms are the epitome of pared back Torinese elegance, and mix warm midcentury Italian design with contemporary paintings,…
Syracuse
A charming, family-run B&B whose amenities include crisp white interiors, wood and stone floors, timber-beamed ceilings and spacious rooms, three of which…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Tucked into its own private valley at the foot of the medieval town of Gangi, this former baronial villa, now converted into a comfortable agriturismo, is…
Aínsa
At the lower end of the old town, this is one of Aragón's best hostels. The colourful rooms and dorms all have their own bathrooms. The bar, with a…
Fuerteventura
This business-style hotel has 87 attractive enough rooms and service is congenial. Beds are big and bathrooms were gradually being updated when we last…
Todi
Five generations of the same family have lived at this 17th-century abode. Awaiting guests on the 3rd floor are rooms full of character, with polished…
Lucca
In a brilliant central location, this welcoming three-star hotel hides behind a discreet brick exterior. Its small guest rooms are attractive with wooden…
Amalfi
This former convent was founded by St Francis in 1222 and has been a hotel for some 170 years. Rooms in the original building are in the former monks’…
Turquoise Coast
This is a beautiful place, offering the quintessential Çıralı experience: warmth, friendliness and homemade honey. The main house rooms are comfortable…
Monterosso
Offering soothing views and 15 modern guest rooms set in black and white, this friendly seafront hotel is built into Monterosso's rocky hillside. To find…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Not much has changed since this rustic wine shop was transformed into an inn in 1934 by Harry’s Bar founder Giuseppe Cipriani. The six spacious rooms are…
Calabria
Get lulled to sleep by the sound of lapping waves in this grand old family residence on Scilla's seafront. Two suits of armour guard the front door while…
Sorrento
Remarkably central for a campground, this sloping affair set in a ravine above the Maria Grande has pitches and wooden chalet-style bungalows spread out…
Rhodes Town
Snuggled into a 13th-century building, this peaceful hotel holds welcoming rooms with wrought-iron beds, cream walls, minibar and safety deposit boxes,…
Sultanahmet
The Uyan's quietly elegant decor nods towards Ottoman style, but never goes over the top. Rooms are comfortable and mostly of a decent size; the…
Venice
With its exotic, spice-route vibe and burnished colour palate of gold, bronze and grey, the Aqua Palace is a heady mix of modern amenities and Eastern…
The Mani
The attractive rooms at this small hotel are each named after a Maniot settlement. They sport exposed stone, muted colours and wooden beams, coupled with…
Costa Teguise
A gorgeous, sprawling, adults-only seafront resort, where green wooden trim brings that classic Lanzarote feel but the fresh 305 rooms are styled in…
Chios
After the hustle and bustle of traffic-filled Chios Town, it is a pleasure to find yourself in the serene neighbourhood inside the kastro (castle), where…
Peloponnese
This appealing guesthouse with only three rooms is distinguished not just by the friendliness and helpfulness of its owners, but also by the meticulous…
Valletta
In a 350-year-old townhouse, Casa Asti is run by a family that's been welcoming visitors since 1960. Breakfast is served in a cheery, plant-filled room…
Ikaria
This excellent, attractive budget gem is tucked back 30m from the main road, just above the Carte Postal cafe and Taverna Baido. The gracious owner, Maria…
Pamplona
Falling somewhere between a budget pensión and a midrange hotel, this good-value option is located in a former theatre, with a large guest lounge and…
Central Tuscany
A swimming pool surrounded by olive trees and edged by the medieval walls of Monteriggioni's fortress is the major asset of this small hotel. Though…
Kefallonia
One of the few hotels in town, this five-room boutique choice, in a lovingly restored building dating to 1840, mixes the old with utterly modern…
Las Alpujarras
A warm welcome awaits at this peaceful sanctuary hidden behind a swirl of bougainvillea in the upper part of town. It's a cosy set-up with four colourful,…
Safranbolu
Although a bigger hotel than many of Safranbolu's other offerings, the friendly, on-the-ball staff here create a homely atmosphere. Common areas are…
Dodecanese
Two large and lovely B&B rooms (sleeping up to four) at the heart of the waterfront, on the upper floor of a smart wood-panelled bar of the same name …
Rethymno Province
With shady spots to pitch a tent, this well-maintained campground is about 100m from a pebbly beach and a 10-minute walk from the port and town centre. A…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Recently remodelled as a spa resort (a hamam, sauna and massage treatments are available), the Nazlıhan occupies three buildings at the western end of the…
Palermo
The intimate Massimo Plaza sits in a prime location along vibrant, pedestrianised Via Maqueda. Tie-back curtains and wooden furniture give rooms a classic…
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