Bellagio
With their blond-wood beams and sleek lines, these stylish apartments make it easy to imagine living in Bellagio full time. Especially as you're just a…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Ayvalık
Amid the faded grandeur of this fine-looking mansion that once belonged to an ambassador to the sultan are 11 clean rooms and two shared bathrooms. Two…
Cala Gonone
Conveniently located just steps above the port, this blindingly white hotel has pleasant, cool blue rooms done up in traditional Sardinian fabrics. Adding…
Basque Country
This 150-room chain hotel earns high marks for its modern, well-equipped carpeted rooms and excellent facilities. It's in a good location, just a short…
VIK Suite Hotel Risco Del Gato
Fuerteventura
Accommodation is in 50 spacious and luxurious suites, complete with whirlpool bathrooms, inner patio and small private garden. Located 200m from the white…
Sirmione
Blue-and-white-striped umbrellas line the lakeside deck at this stylish, family-run hotel. The quietly elegant, light-filled rooms, some with balconies…
Kalkan
Cliffside boutique hotel that's a perennial favourite for its swimming platforms, homestyle cooking, warm welcome and away-from-it-all appeal. The 14…
Ionian Islands
Up a stairway from the quayside, 100m before Gaïos as you approach from the port, these superb-value, cosy and spotless studios come with small…
Northwestern Sardinia
One of a number of B&Bs in the hilltop historic centre, this homey place has all the trappings of a rustic guesthouse: period furniture, wrought-iron…
Segovia
This tidy little hostal is a cut above most other places in this price category. It has a bright, cheerful atmosphere and rooms with a fresh, white-linen…
Pelion Peninsula
Opulent by Pelion standards, this complex of smart stand-alone self-catering studios and two-room apartments spills down the hillside to its own little…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Billing itself as a hostal run by travellers for travellers, Hostal Horizonte is a well-run place. Rooms have far more character than your average hostal,…
Eastern Mediterranean
At first this hotel is a tad gloomy, with dark-brown parquet floors at reception, but the 33 smallish rooms over seven floors are bright and airy. The…
İzmir & the North Aegean
This friendly family-run pension is very popular with budget travellers. Located in a quiet pocket just off the seafront promenade, it has 13 rooms, the…
Valencia Province
On the square at the heart of the old town, this hotel appeals for its location, though vehicle access isn't the easiest. It's a solid, traditional rural…
Bungalows Los Roques de Salmor
El Hierro
Tiled roofs, stone detailing and tasteful decor with dashes of colour grace these five whitewashed, extremely well kept two-bedroom bungalows just back…
Genoa
A real attention to design is evident in these rooms and apartments, set on the upper floor of a stately palazzo. The larger ones (sleeping up to six)…
Central Anatolia
This boutique-style hotel has 27 rooms brushed up with swanky fixtures and furnishings in soft sage and neutral tones, while the bathrooms are sparkling…
The Dolomites
A suitably high-style super-luxe lodge for one of the world's most beautiful high-altitude plateaus. A stunning contemporary building of wood, stone and…
Cappadocia
A higgledy-piggledy wonderland for adults struck by wanderlust, Sofa is the creation of artist Hoja, who has spent a fair chunk of his life redesigning…
Tenerife
This popular and friendly spot for water-sports enthusiasts is not far from the surf and has decent, clean and bright four-, six- and eight-bed dorms, as…
Kalkan
The 'Rose' has a rooftop with million-dollar views, small but tidy rooms with balconies, and three apartments with kitchenettes and washing machines. Try…
Ios
This place is just steps from Hora but away from the night-time noise, on a quiet side road to Kolitsani Beach. The seven rooms are a steal; clean and…
Marbella
In expensive Marbella, El Gallo – a traditional Spanish bar with a few rooms upstairs – is what you might call a rough in the diamond. Run by a welcoming…
Elba
Set on the edge of a crab-claw harbour 9km east of Portoferraio, this family-friendly hotel has a resort feel. A blue-and-white colour scheme lends things…
Cuenca
Just above the cathedral, this conversion of a 17th-century convent wins points for location and style, though there aren't too many original features…
Elounda
These six one-bedroom apartments with pleasingly rustic furniture and tile floors pack a lot of features into a compact frame, including a kitchenette…
Valencia
Smart rooms in modish shades of grey have decent kitchens at this super-central location. Right opposite the market, it boasts a spa complex, a buzzy cafe…
Northwestern Sardinia
A stunning location and easy access to one of Sardinia's most celebrated beaches are the key selling points of this seasonal three-star. Its rooms and…
Alicante Province
With a lovely location right among the palms, this creeper-swathed hotel has commodious if slightly bland rooms, helpful professional service and a decent…
Bodrum Town
From the impressive woodcarving in reception and the enormous pool in the courtyard to the terrace restaurant overlooking the marina and bar with leather…
Santillana del Mar
This cozy stone house with flowery front balcony makes an enticing stop for walkers along the Camino del Norte. Its setting at the north end of town is…
Valletta
The Grand Harbour Hotel has a great location, with astounding sea views. There are 30 rooms, which have been refurbished, but are nothing flash, though…
Calabria
L'Antico Borgo's five rooms are tucked away in Gerace's medieval labyrinth adjacent to the restaurant and pizzeria of the same name. Decor is relatively…
Mantua
Expect a warm welcome, ultra-cool decor and boutique rooms full of soft greys, crisp lines and occasional splashes of orange. Creative touches can be…
Naples
For a taste of Neapolitan glitz, book into this lofty four-star on the upper floor of the Galleria Umberto I. Rooms are quiet and lavishly attired with…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Polished antiques and rich fabrics decorate this old-world guesthouse, on the 2nd floor of an old building in backstreet Trastevere. There are six rooms,…
Corinthia Hotel St George's Bay
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
The Corinthia is an iconic Maltese brand, and this is one of the island's classic hotels, with sea views from most of the bedrooms, three pools, and an…
Turquoise Coast
Flora's modern breakfast room, bar and terrace overlooking the lake are pleasant spots to start and end the day, while some rooms have balconies with lake…
Karpathos
For ultrasimple, but good-value budget lodgings, it’s well worth trudging 300m up from the port to reach these eight dated, but functional, rooms. They…
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