Hospedería Conventual Sierra de Gata
Extremadura
A modern makeover has turned this 15th-century convent, just outside San Martín de Trevejo, into a wonderfully smart, comfy and characterful hotel. Bright…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Kos
This friendly family-run spot is 1.5km northeast of Kefalos (250m from the beach), but out on a limb, too, in terms of cleanliness and helpfulness. Best…
Castellón Province
Just across the road from the beach, this hotel is significantly more stylish than most of the sun-and-sand accommodation options along this coast. Rooms…
Dalyan
This well-shaded site offers rustic bungalows in three sizes, with stone floors and basic furniture, as well as space to set up your tent. Smaller…
Naples
Facing yacht-packed Borgo Marinaro, the refreshed Excelsior is replete with marble columns, dark limousines and apartment-sized fin-de-siècle rooms with…
Göreme
We've whinged about Göreme's backpacker digs trussing themselves up to cater for the boutique crowd, so a big thumbs up to Ali's as it's aimed squarely at…
Thasos
This gentrified version of domatia has a fancy hotel quality, with an elegant subdued design that involves many wooden surfaces, ropes and bamboo stems…
Trapani
In the hospitality trade since the 1950s, the Maccotta family – originally from the island of Pantelleria – runs this small three-star hotel with love and…
Gran Canaria
A superb base for hikers and cyclists that looks out onto spectacular views of soaring mountains, this alpine-style lodge matches old-school, warmly…
Lanzarote
In keeping with El Golfo's easy-going feel, there's just one hotel here and it’s this charming, friendly, family-run place, going strong for 20 years. The…
Southern Tuscany
If you're after a hefty dose of Tuscan tranquillity, this is the place to come. Only 3km from Sovana, PoggioBa offers two rooms with private entrances;…
Castilla y León
In a superb position next to a lovely Romanesque church, the seemingly modern building has cleverly encompassed part of the former convent, as well as –…
Northeastern Sardinia
Overlooking the aquamarine waters of Spiaggia Terza, the Gabbiano Azzurro is a big, anonymous hotel. But that shouldn’t put you off, as the benefits are…
León
Located within confessional distance of the cathedral, this boutique spa hotel occupies a historic 19th-century building that provides a suitable…
Calabria
Named for a nearby 16th-century monastery, Colloreto is in a gorgeous remote rural setting amid rolling hills. Rooms are comfortable, old-fashioned…
Ischia
This place has a great price and a great position within easy strolling distance of the Ponte sights. Comfortable, decent-sized rooms are decked out in…
Mediterranean Coast
A stone's throw from Favara's central square, this slickly renovated hotel is the best place to stay in town. Rooms are clean and contemporary, and the…
Palma de Mallorca
This stylish apartment-hotel twins luxury with home-style independence. Playful artworks and splashes of bold colour lend character to 35 sizeable,…
Cyprus
Right in the centre of Dipkarpaz village, Villa Lembos may not have the sea views of other Karpas hotels but it makes up for that in levels of comfort…
Hania Province
This well-kept, cream stone apartment complex, 1km back from the cove at Stavros, is a welcoming spot to while away your holiday. Fully equipped modern…
Salerno & the Cilento
An excellent and comfortable family-friendly base for park hikes and coastal trips, located south round the bay from Palinuro. The rooms are plain rather…
Tinos
Just up from the port, this friendly place offers plenty of local character both in terms of the building (internal courtyard, mosaic, marble fanlights)…
Rethymno
Right in the heart of the old town, stumbling distance to the waterfront and nightlife action, is this cheapie housed within an attractive building that…
Valldemossa
Composed of two 19th-century stone houses that once belonged to the monastery, this hotel has 12 immaculate rooms. Luxury is the name of the game, with a…
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Pollença
Take in the full sweep of the north coast from this captivating hilltop hermitage in Pollença, where goat bells are your alarm call and a converted hermit…
Southern Mallorca
From the outside, this place seems like so many other coastal Mallorcan hotels, but there's much to recommend it. For a start, it's a family-run place,…
Çanakkale
In an Ottoman house once owned in the early 20th century by a judge, the Kervansaray is one of Çanakkale's more historic accommodation options. The smell…
Paros
Smack-bang in the heart of the Old Town, these eight family-run rooms are a find. They have whitewashed walls and wrought-iron beds, and are spotless and…
Parga
Perched at the top edge of town, Acrothea has several levels stepping down the steep hillside, giving nearly all of its rooms an excellent view of the bay…
Barcelona
Housed in the World Trade Center, the luxurious Grand Marina has a nautical air that extends to its 291 rooms and suites, with lots of polished timber…
La Gomera
On a quiet lane adorned with colourful street art, 800m inland from the beach, Concha's eight bright, impeccably kept sea-facing rooms channel fuss-free…
Las Alpujarras
Hidden in the bucolic valley 4km south of Pitres, this welcoming French-run B&B is squeezed into a 350-year-old Mecina Fondales house. Its two cosy guest…
Mallorca
Set in a 15th-century farmhouse, León de Sineu retains much of its traditional look – even the uneven tiled floors add to the appeal. Out back, the…
Marmaris
This 22-room pension has been a backpacker's favourite for decades, and though rooms are small and perhaps in need of updating, the shady garden is a…
La Gomera
A collection of attractive, very comfortable modern apartments with rustic touches, popular with walkers, ambles along a quiet road at the northern/beach…
Morro Jable
Part of the solidly reliable Melia hotel chain, this centrally located hotel has large modern apartments (some with sea view) furnished with terraces and…
Ribadeo
It's a little bit away from the centre of things, 500m northwest of Praza de España, but this is a beautifully modernised early-20th-century townhouse,…
Central Greece
The exterior of the Akti, in a leafy spot facing Nafpaktos’ east-side beach, resembles a pastel colour chart with balconies. Inside this delightful…
Rethymno Province
Great for families, this beautifully landscaped resort sits a short walk from the main beach. Its 130 bright, modern rooms come in a variety of…
Amorgos
Owner Stamatia has a high-quality collection of rooms, studios and apartments, handily located behind the waterfront and ferry quay. The balconies at…
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