Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Stone Butique Otel

    Mardin

    Tucked behind 1 Caddesi (on the alleyway that leads to Mardin Protestant Church), this family-run hotel is a cosy Mardin base. The seven rooms, many with…

  • Al Pozzo dei Desideri

    San Gimignano

    Three rooms with a view (two over the countryside and one over San Gimignano's main piazza) are on offer in this 13th-century building; though well worn,…

  • Residenza Zanardelli

    Centro Storico

    This quiet guesthouse provides a cosy base for exploring the historic centre. Housed on the 1st floor of an ornate late 19th-century palazzo, its seven…

  • Hotel Ristorante Petit Dahu

    Valle d'Aosta

    Straddling two traditional stone-and-wood buildings, this friendly, family-run spot has cosy, all-wood rooms in a peaceful location a short stroll from…

  • Babalu Sitges Beach Hostel

    Sitges

    A breezy modern hostel near the beach, 1km west of the centre. Comfortable locker-equipped dorms for four, six, eight or 14 people (with private bathroom)…

  • Risveglio Ibleo

    Ragusa

    Housed in an 18th-century Liberty-style villa, this welcoming place has spacious, high-ceilinged rooms, walls hung with family portraits and a flower…

  • Lido Angera

    Lake Maggiore

    In a stout orange building set amid greenery and just back from a modest sandy beach just north of central Angera, this hotel is an excellent deal. Rooms…

  • Hotel Villa Sirena

    Southern Mallorca

    Perched on a bluff at the edge of the resort, this pleasant two-star hotel has enviable views of the sea. The 45 rooms aren't fancy, but extras like a…

  • Hotel Cincotta

    Panarea

    Perched atop a point just south the port, this whitewashed family-run hotel (Panarea's oldest) has sea views in two directions, including some dreamy…

  • Anax

    Epiros

    If you're here for a view, Anax is your best bet – it sits at the top of town with vistas all around. Rooms have the requisite cosiness, from fluffy wool…

  • Chameleon Youth Hostel

    Athens

    This friendly, colourful hostel is a homey place with a comfy lounge, useful kitchen and laundry facilities as well as a nice rooftop terrace for chilling…

  • Hotel Astoria

    Ioannina

    Basic, no frills, clean rooms – pretty much all you need in a budget hotel. You may even get a balcony. The preferable rooms are on the side street,…

  • Apartment Anastasia-Stathis

    Hania Province

    Set back from the sea and the day crowds, the airy, attractively furnished rooms here, with fridges and large balconies, are perfect for stress relief, as…

  • Residenza Cellini

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Six comfortable and attractive rooms with bathrooms so clean they gleam are on offer at this elegant 3rd-floor B&B on a quiet side road near busy Via…

  • Hydas Pansiyon

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    Just a step or two from the promenade, this simple pension is efficiently run by Ozan and Cenk and has comfortable, well-scrubbed rooms with good linen…

  • Le Grand Bleu

    Karpathos

    Very nicely equipped studios and two-bedroom apartments beside the graceful main beach, kitted out with crisp fresh linen, tasteful art and sumptuous…

  • Victoria Guesthouse

    Pelion Peninsula

    Very pleasant little guesthouse in the heart of tiny Damouhari, run by the brother of the owner of the nearby Ghermaniko. A cafe on the lower floor serves…

  • Messini Pension

    Nafplio

    In a great old-town location, right in the heart of things, this sweet little five-roomer has inviting chambers with very commodious beds and, in some…

  • Booking Bolzano

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    A thriving local alternative to both hotels and Airbnb, Booking Bolzano has a growing collection of stylish, pristinely maintained apartments scattered…

  • St Luke House

    Eastern Mediterranean

    A positively delightful place to stay (if you can get in), this guesthouse run by the local Catholic church next door has eight tidy double rooms wrapped…

  • Kaya Apart & Pansiyon

    Bodrum Town

    The very central Kaya has 12 clean, simple rooms plus a studio apartment with safe and TV; six rooms boast a balcony as well. There is a roof terrace with…

  • Hotel Kentrikon

    Pelion Peninsula

    Long-standing hotel, just up the hillside from the town beach, that’s benefitted from a thorough makeover. It holds a decent array of sizeable studio…

  • Studios Niovi

    Serifos

    On the furthest eastern curve of Livadi’s bay, about a 15-minute walk from the centre, these immaculate apartments look over the broad expanse of the bay,…

  • Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

    Hora (Naxos)

    Part of a stylish, all-white beachfront complex that includes a restaurant-bar, this nine-room hotel offers accommodation kitted out with a dash of…

  • Hotel Ta Xelidonakia

    Pelion Peninsula

    Beautifully restored by its charming Flemish owners, this mid-19th-century mansion balances history with comfort in grand style. Each of its 10 plush…

  • Hotel Itxas-Gain

    Getaria

    A short walk from two beaches, the Hotel Itxas-Gain is a great deal with a mixture of room types: some of its 16 rooms have little balconies and…

  • Casa de Tepa

    Castilla y León

    This handsome 18th-century building has been reinvented several times, serving as a noble mansion, convent and pilgrims' hospital down through the…

  • Economou Mansion

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    This beautiful pension on the ground floor of a restored captain's mansion sits right on the waterfront, about 500m north of Dapia Harbour. It offers a…

  • Hostal Colonial

    Southern Mallorca

    Just 50m from the beach lies this sweet and simple family-run hotel, dating to 1948. Its handful of tidy, modern rooms and apartments are done out in…

  • Hotel Ausonia

    Naples

    This modest and friendly hotel sits opposite the Mergellina marina, a fact not played down in the decor – think portholes, barometers, and bedheads in the…

  • Locanda al Castello

    Peschici

    Staying here is like entering a large, welcoming family home. It's by the cliffs with fantastic views and it's air-conditioned, should you visit in the…

  • Hostal Rafalet

    Formentera

    At this welcoming hostal, overlooking a small rocky harbour, many of the simply styled, whistle-clean rooms have spectacular views of the electric-blue…

  • Hotel Maestre

    Córdoba

    Within easy reach of the Mezquita and some good restaurants, the Maestre is welcoming, efficiently run and well priced. Rooms are medium-sized and fairly…

  • Hotel Alba

    Pescara

    A glitzy three-star place with decorative columns and gilt furniture in the brightly frescoed lobby, the Alba provides comfort and a central location…

  • Blue Bay Hotel

    Dodecanese

    This small hotel is perched above the road immediately south of Skala, 250m walk from the harbour beyond the first headland. Basic, old-school rooms are…

  • Pansion Platana

    Skopelos

    Just 700m east of Glossa (before you reach the petrol station), this cosy and impeccable guesthouse surrounded by greenery has jolly-coloured rooms with…

  • Hotel Nice

    Eastern Mediterranean

    Somehow managing to be both multistorey beachside hotel and family home, this is a friendly option in Anamur. The eight rooms are simple but very…

  • Ephesian Hotel Guesthouse

    Kuşadası

    Agreeable family-run budget pension in an old Greek house within spitting distance of Bar St. The 16 rooms are smallish but tastefully decorated and all…

  • Eleni Studios

    Karpathos

    On the road to Finiki and fronting the beach, Eleni Studios has fully equipped and very tidy powder-blue apartments with appealing bedrooms, built around…

  • Kerame Studios

    Ikaria

    These studio apartments, located 1km before Evdilos, feature kitchens and spacious decks with views. Prices are as variable as the quarters. A breakfast…

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