La Gomera
Rust-red shutters and peachy-yellow walls grace this sensitively converted 18th- and 19th-century noble home towards the southern end of town. Set around…
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Tinos
A stone’s throw from the main church, this beautiful complex has whitewashed walls, pale linen and a supremely photogenic Cycladic courtyard. Eleni also…
Bodrum Peninsula
Around 2km north of Gümüşlük, this pastoral hideaway nestles between a farmyard and a private beach, though recent villa construction on nearby hills has…
Eastern Sardinia
You’ll receive a heartfelt welcome from Peppe and Tomasina at this B&B, housed in a restored 18th-century palazzo opposite the parish church. The place…
Kars
Tucked quietly behind an older vernacular building, this low-rise 2017 boutique hotel has 23 spacious, comfortable rooms, interestingly shaped and with…
South Coast
Within easy walking distance of the beach and historic centre, the three-star Mayor is an old-school, family-run hotel with sunny, crisp-white rooms and…
Dénia
Right in the middle of the Calle Loreto eat street, this historic building has plenty of quirks and charm. Run by a friendly family, the hostal is a…
Lanzarote
Graciosa's most upmarket accommodation has stylish, North Africa- and Greece-inspired suites with four-poster beds decked out in white with splashes of…
Tarifa
Sleek, all-white contemporary design sweeps through La Favorita's impeccable, boutique-inspired rooms, all with kitchenettes and coffee-makers. The best…
Naples
In a 15th-century palazzo, this modern centro storico B&B serves up four rooms with vintage cotto floor tiles, ethnic art and handmade furniture designed…
Patra
The 17 rooms in this central business-style hotel are compact, but they are ultramodern and decked out in lots of taupes and greys. As such, it lacks any…
Vittoriosa
This charming Belgian-run B&B has blue-shuttered windows right on the waterfront, with four harmonious, beautifully pared-down guest rooms featuring pale…
Puerto del Carmen
Close to the airport and only a short walk from the beach, 4km northeast of the centre, Costa Sal has up-to-date one- and two-bedroom apartments with…
Alicante
Though we don't think they named the chain after the band, there's a certain Scandinavian blond-wood elegance about this business hotel a short walk from…
Venice
These neat and friendly digs offer 10 modernised rooms (three of which share bathrooms) with cool terrazzo floors and comfortable beds at very reasonable…
Abruzzo
About 3km downhill from Chieti's historic centre, the Quadrifoglio (four-leaf clover) is set in a farmhouse with rustic rooms, a lovely rambling garden…
Amorgos
There’s a good deal of character in this traditional guesthouse, with bright and well-kept rooms right on the waterfront. It has the same owner as…
Salerno
Housed in a 16th-century convent, Salerno’s excellent HI hostel is right in the heart of the centro storico (historic centre) action. Inside, there’s a…
Amorgos
With stylish rooms in whites and creams opening out onto little private terraces and an outdoor chill-out area with sun loungers overlooking the…
Dodecanese
Attractive white-painted 19th-century house just up from the sea, near the church, featuring antique clocks and model schooners. Two lovely rooms have…
Castellón Province
As Castellón sees comparatively few tourists, its hotel offering is reduced to chain business spots dotted around the edge of the central district. This…
Tarifa
At this popular hostel and coworking space full of digital nomads, the fruity-named, white-styled four-bunk dorms are crisp and spotless, with personal…
Cagliari
As bright and cheery as a girasole (sunflower), this boho three-room B&B is crammed with ethnic knick-knacks and African art. It's a relaxed set-up and…
Hora (Naxos)
Fronted by a sign featuring a buxom mermaid, Despina has been renting simple, comfy rooms for more than 50 years, and they’re a steal. Tucked away in the…
Bergamo
Located on the corner of Piazza St Pancrazio, the Agnello d'Oro has 20 retro rooms and a heart-warming restaurant hung with copper pots. The building…
Burgos
This boutique hotel adds a touch of style to the Burgos hotel scene. The rooms aren't huge and most don't have views but they're softly lit, beautifully…
Bodrum Town
Enjoying a quiet, convenient location, this recently renovated little blue-and-white hotel boasts a contemporary feel including pale floors and modish…
Catalonia Conde de Floridablanca
Murcia
With a slightly lugubrious old-Spain feel – think shields of Murcian towns and heavy formal decor – this hotel nevertheless has appealing rooms with large…
Cagliari
This discreet guesthouse is brilliantly placed right in the heart of the action. It's surrounded by restaurants, bars and shops, yet its decently sized…
Hania Province
Set amid an olive grove above Orthi Ammos beach, this simple complex has a range of fully equipped contemporary studios and larger apartments for families…
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
This gleaming, 40-room hotel overlooks the tapas-bar fun on Plaza del Cabildo, and makes an excellent, central choice for its sparkling modern rooms, wood…
Eastern Mediterranean
This three-star hotel with all mod cons is ideally located near the water at the eastern end of Atatürk Bulvarı. The excellent lobby bar has a mildly…
Ayvalık
The ‘Marjoram Guesthouse’ offers 13 rooms in the heart of the old town. The building, which dates from 1880 and was originally the residence of a Greek…
Eastern Mediterranean
Right in the heart of things, between the town centre and the river, the Göksu is a good choice if you're overnighting in Silifke. In sight of the bridge…
Jerez de la Frontera
A beautifully restored 1920s mansion hosts 15 smartly classic rooms (marble floors, vintage furniture) over three floors surrounding a light-flooded, palm…
Udine
This hotel occupies a historic townhouse opposite one of Udine's loveliest little churches. The rooms are large and what might be described as Udinese…
The Dolomites
On the road just outside Castelrotto's historic centre, this recently renovated hotel has bright, modern rooms. Opt for one with a balcony and views over…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Quality budget accommodation is thin on the ground in the upmarket area north of Piazza Repubblica, but this great little hostel is a top choice. It has a…
Ostuni
Located in the 18th-century (rather than medieval) part of town, Le Sole Blu only has one room available: it's large, fully renovated and has a separate…
Dodecanese
This pleasant long-standing wharfside digs has white, airy rooms; five have their own sea-facing balconies. There’s also a small swimming pool out back…
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