Dodecanese
Set 500m up from the beach, and 3km south of Lakki, the island’s lovely campground stands in a 400-year-old olive grove and holds a welcoming cafe that…
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Ferrara
Ferrara’s most economical option, run by a doting ex-Yugoslavian, offers 20 immaculate rooms at an unbeatable price on a back alley within a five-minute…
Athens
Get a bit of Kolonaki chic without the full Kolonaki price tag (or distance from the centre) at this subdued modern hotel on a pedestrianised street…
Alonnisos
Lavender-purple doors, whitewashed walls, crisp contemporary rooms and views across Votsi harbour make welcoming Oniro an ideal and convenient budget…
Granada
The modern frontage of this super-central five-star gives no hint of what lies behind. A cobbled cloister (where you can sip a Granada vino) forms the…
Extremadura
Inhabiting a handsome 19th-century mansion with considerable charm and attention to detail, Las Nieves has simple but attractive rooms with tiled floors;…
Rethymno Province
Right above Little Triopetra Beach, dreamy Pavlos is the perfect chill spot and a popular yoga retreat. Rooms are down to earth (no TV), with kitchenettes…
Karpathos
This charming little hotel has been open since 2011 and everything from the paintwork to its up-to-the-minute bathrooms still gleams like new. It offers…
Gaziantep
Bed down where traders once slept when they pulled into town; you can't beat the historic ambience of this old caravanserai. Rimming the internal…
Alicante
With bright, minimalist lines and an airy feel, this friendly small hotel is well placed on the main boulevard. Rooms are a decent size with fridge and…
Sultanahmet
Mr Ahmet's House has an appealing home-away-from-home feel and is a great choice for those travelling with children, with a warm welcome from hostess…
Pelion Peninsula
This 1858 mansion has been refurbished with atmosphere in mind, maximising the potential for views from the bed. Traditional Greek fittings and the…
Cyclades
Set among vineyards and olive groves, this organic agritourism farm offers rooms, studios and whole cottages in a range of beautiful Cycladic buildings,…
Cyprus
Located on the fringe of the village so it doesn’t detract from the historic quaintness of the place, this comfortable hotel has a fashionable…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This appealing four-star hotel in the heart of the Monti action has 27 small but charming rooms. Some rooms have traditional decor and others have been…
Edirne
Named for its daffodil-yellow exterior, this unassuming place offers simple rooms with single beds and satellite TV. Shared bathrooms are clean, with 24…
Macedonia
In the old Jewish quarter, this is a beautiful place to stay – a family-run boutique hotel with seven luxurious, spacious rooms. The suites have Jacuzzis…
Valletta
Castille has cheerful staff and a grand position in an old palazzo next to the ornate 16th-century Auberge de Castile. The hotel's small lobby and lounge…
Bursa
This small family-owned hotel is a great alternative to Çekirge's larger spa hotels. Rooms are relatively compact but stylish and well kept, and there's…
Madrid
The spacious rooms, attention to detail and pretty much everything else make this family-run hostal feel pricier than it is. You’ll find it hard to tear…
Enna
This splendid agriturismo is housed in a 17th-century convent near the Lago di Pergusa. The monks' cells have long since been converted into comfortable…
Southern Tuscany
A stately Tuscan farmhouse positioned at the summit of the hilltop village of Tatti, 25km southeast of Massa Marittima, this excellent choice offers eight…
Madrid
This five-star hotel occupies nine floors of Torre Madrid, one of the city’s most iconic buildings. With views of the Royal Palace and Gran Vía, a modern…
Andalucía
The lovely English-Spanish owners of this basic one-star inn in the heart of town are keen walkers and have excellent hiking advice and materials. Among…
Chianti
It's difficult to access inexpensive accommodation in Chianti, so the four rooms at this inn come as a wonderful surprise. Though at the budget end of the…
Sultanahmet
This modern hotel has memorable views of Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara from its rooftop bar-restaurant, and other…
Barcelona
In a lovely six-storey building in Sant Antoni, you'll find well-equipped, colourfully furnished three- and four-bedroom apartments: a good option if you…
Antalya
All of the city's delights are a short stroll away from this little pension, where rooms are named after fruit and have a fresh, minimalist appeal …
Bolzano (Bozen)
Affable staff and a busy downstairs bar lend this place a home-away-from-home feel. Mod-Euro rooms are sleek but also fabulously cosy and look out over a…
Granada
In the buzzy riverside area of the Albayzín, this pleasant three-star occupies a tastefully restored 16th-century mansion. Expect stone floors, wood beams…
Toledo
Compact, pretty and pleasing, this hotel sits on the lower slopes of the old town and offers good value. Rooms very successfully blend modern comfort with…
Hania
These simple, spacious studios in the old town are run by friendly and helpful English-speaking proprietress Despina. They have kitchenettes with…
Sultanahmet
It may lack a backpacker vibe, but the compensations at this comfortable hostel include four-, six- and 14-bed dorms with curtained bunk beds, lockers,…
Abruzzo
One of a handful of hotels near the funivia (cable car) base station in Fonte Cerreto, the Nido looks a little dated from the outside, but is slick and…
Pisa
Something of a honeymoon venue, Pisa's dreamy five-star hotel occupies a tastefully restored 14th-century fortified tower housed in a quiet backstreet…
The Dolomites
At the edge of a meadow with idylllc Dolomites views, this family-run hotel greets guests with bright and spacious wood-clad rooms with balconies. A host…
La Palma
Hard to miss, this apartment complex is in an imposing semi-circular building near the beach – close enough to ensure you’re lulled to sleep by the crack…
Evia
With a scenic perch just above the north end of town, a snug lodge-like feel, roaring winter fires and an expansive terrace cafe, this joyful year-rounder…
Gallipoli
It's worth forking out a bit extra for this beautiful town hotel, if you fancy a bit of luxury. The rooms are furnished distinctively enough to avoid…
Nafplio
Amymone is all about stencilled art, faux graffiti and Blaxploitation silhouettes on funky door bedsteads. It will appeal to pop-art fans. Across the road…
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