Syntagma & Plaka
On a blessedly quiet block, this big old town house fulfils the fantasy that you live in Athens, in old-time elegance: high ceilings, fans, marble floors,…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Kuşadası
Jet-setting beach bums will feel at home in this minimalist-on-holiday aesthetic with art deco touches. The 85 cool, neat rooms are slightly small but…
Cappadocia
The pride of fun-loving, multilingual 'Şişik', Kilim Pension is a home away from home with a glorious vine-draped terrace and spacious rooms with swish…
Belluno
This hotel jettisons alpine cosy in favour of city-smart style and comfort. It sits, quite literally, on the edge of the historic centre, with most rooms…
Çeşme
Ebullient Bülent Ulucan runs this great little hotel on the hillside overlooking the marina. Its 18 rooms are clean and reasonably comfortable (some with…
Marmaris
Turkish-British couple İbrahim and Natalie offer 18 well-equipped modern rooms (Suite 206 is the choicest) and a vine-covered terrace for breakfast…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Perched beside the Natisone river in the historic centre, this 14th-century townhouse has smartly refurbished bedrooms full of characterful antiques. Most…
Gozo
This little hotel with a great location on the Xlendi waterfront has plenty of sunny rooms with balconies looking out to sea (€10 to €16 extra). The small…
La Rioja
Occupying a 14th-century convent, Los Agustinos has 62 spacious rooms with wine-coloured carpets, and striped and floral fabrics The stunning covered…
Stresa
A welcoming family-run hotel just off the central piazza in Stresa's pedestrianised centre. Rooms, which are simple, spacious and functionally furnished,…
Epiros
A great place to treat yourself to some luxury, this palatial hotel up at the top of town offers spacious rooms with fireplaces and beautifully seasoned…
Manarola
This choice Manarola hotel has 12 big, comfortable, contemporary rooms, with a few looking over the sea. The lovely lobby and lounge area, which sports a…
Cyclades
These comfy rooms and studios are lovingly decorated. Margarita has three sets of rooms – Ostria Studios Spilia, Agnanti and Molos; Spilia is on the far…
Bodrum Peninsula
Popular with İstanbul's movers and shakers, No:81 is an ongoing party during summer, with a big wooden deck for lounging, pool and beach bars, and a club…
Ancient Rome
Quiet and friendly, yet in the thick of it on Via Cavour, this 2nd-floor hideaway has six bright rooms in a renovated apartment. From the small white…
Dodecanese
These spotless studios, with kitchenettes and kind owners, are located in an ideal spot: between Hora and Pera Gialos (not too far up, nor down). Some…
Tarragona
All the backpacker essentials are well executed at this friendly central hostel with chirpy staff, a leafy patio, a comfy common room, a shared kitchen…
Pelion Peninsula
Ranging through two modern buildings built in traditional style, Stoikos has beamed ceilings, handsome furnishings, stained glass adorning its spacious…
Peloponnese
Though its hilltop location, 1.5km from the ruins, means that the hotel is somewhat isolated, its spacious rooms are comfortable and the pool and spa are…
Alaçatı
It's difficult to tag this popular hotel. The decor, size and personal service place it in the boutique category, but the variety of accommodation and the…
Naples
HOTS is an ultrafriendly hostel near the hydrofoil and ferry terminals. Located on the 7th floor, it's a bright, sociable place with multicoloured dorms,…
Cappadocia
Set behind a shady garden, this pension right in the heart of Çukurbağ is run by a friendly family. It offers good-sized, neat-as-a-pin rooms with modern…
Madrid
Part of the growing JC Rooms portfolio, the Hotel JC Rooms Santo Domingo has smallish themed rooms brimful with colour and with large photos of Madrid and…
Salamanca
The Salamanca outpost of this cool and contemporary boutique chain has stylish rooms and a youthful vibe that adds more personality than most chains can…
Ischia
Located on Spiagga dei Maronti, one of Ischia’s best beaches, and within walking distance of Sant’Angelo, this shady campground offers 50 places, as well…
Aragón
This lovely old place exudes charm. The rooms in the main building, a 16th-century palace, have been lovingly restored, while a separate building across…
L'Eixample
Within spitting distance of the towering madness that is La Sagrada Família is this original lodging option. Wander in past seven vintage Hispano-Suiza…
Castilla y León
An excellent hostal in the centre of town, the Don Rodrigo has rooms that sparkle with a sense of style that wouldn't look out of place in a hotel where…
Kos Town
A block from the waterfront on a peaceful backstreet, this small hotel offers 14 sparkling rooms with tiled floors, fridges and smart bathrooms. Rooms 4…
Eastern Sardinia
Silvia and Paolo run this sweet B&B in the historic centre. Cheerful family decor makes you feel right at home in the bright, spacious rooms, while up top…
Western Sardinia
The welcoming, family-friendly Mandra Edera is a lovely ranch-style hotel set amid towering oak trees and fruit orchards. Rooms are in bungalows laid out…
Hania Province
This full-service hotel is Paleohora’s plushest option. Thirty-five rooms and one executive suite curl around a sparkling pool and boast all mod cons,…
Costa Brava
Genial service and cosy rooms make this colourful hostal a splendid midrange option in the heart of old-town Castelló d'Empúries. All eight spacious rooms…
Montepulciano
As this budget hotel is four storeys tall and sits on the edge of the old town, the views live up to its name. The styling is heritage rustic with exposed…
Bellagio
A 15-minute (1km) walk from Bellagio along cobbled lanes leads to sheltered Pescallo, a tiny port. Pescallo's quiet hotel is right on the water (and the…
Mediterranean Coast
With sea views, landscaped Mediterranean gardens and four-star amenities, this salmon-pink Liberty-style villa on a hilltop in Licata's western outskirts…
Castilla-La Mancha
El Mirador, with spotless rooms that are a steal at this price, is a budget option in a modern whitewashed building offering great panoramic views over…
Eskişehir
Floral-motif wallpaper and armchairs, chandelier lighting and soft neutral-toned fabrics combine at the Vendome to give rooms a classic European feel. It…
Safranbolu
This old Ottoman building houses a fine hotel with rooms that, though keeping all their old Safranbolu flavour, have enough modern touches to make them…
Paros
This cheerful complex has a fresh feel thanks to the attentive care and upgrades by its owners. Inside there’s a surprisingly chic lounge and simple,…
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