Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Molino El Mastral

    Tarifa

    About 5km northwest of Tarifa, this converted watermill provides colourful, modern, well-equipped self-catering apartments sleeping two to four people,…

  • Yperia

    Amorgos

    Yperia’s modern rooms have warm, artsy touches, handmade wood-and-iron furnishings, big bathrooms and excellent sea views (pay €10 extra). The pool…

  • Albergo del Duca

    Como

    The setting is an attractive one (on the edge of a pedestrianised square); the atmosphere is all friendliness; and the rooms – if nothing fancy – are as…

  • Parador de Almagro

    Castilla-La Mancha

    A sumptuous ivy-clad former convent in a quiet corner of Almagro, this parador has a luxurious, old-world charm, despite the mildly incongruous, brightly…

  • Hotel Despotiko

    Pelion Peninsula

    For an upmarket experience, try this handsomely converted ‘Egyptian-style’ mansion. More than 30 gleaming white rooms are spread among four buildings, set…

  • Pensión da Estrela

    Santiago de Compostela

    There are just six smallish rooms here but they're bright, colourful and clean, and four overlook a quiet plaza. The welcome is friendly, with nice…

  • Hospedería del Atalia

    Córdoba

    Entered from a quiet patio in the Judería, the Atalia sports elegant, owner-designed rooms in burgundies, russets and olive greens. Good breakfasts with a…

  • Grand Anzac Hotel

    Çanakkale

    Operated by the Anzac Hotel crew, this hotel offers slightly larger rooms than its sister establishment; soundproofing between them could be better. There…

  • Mariakis Studios

    Dodecanese

    Four attractive, spotlessly white apartments adjoin a family home just steps from the heart of Hora. Island-style touches include traditional furnishings…

  • Verina Suites

    Sifnos

    Effortlessly chic, Verina rents minimalist suites and villas at outposts in Platys Gialos, Vathy and above Poulati (north of Kastro). Verina Suites lies…

  • Villaggio Camping Capo Ferrato

    Southeastern Sardinia

    Pitch a tent under eucalyptus and mimosa trees at this well-organised campground by the southern entrance to Capo Rei. Facilities include small food shop,…

  • Seagull

    Cyprus

    Located close to the beach, Seagull has very bright, spacious, minimally furnished apartments with balconies. The pool is an excellent size, so it’s great…

  • Losta Sahil Ev

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    This hotel is housed in three separate buildings on the waterfront. The pastel-hued rooms are named after Greek and Lydian gods and goddesses, are ample…

  • Hotel Casa de Caldelas

    Galicia

    Snug, up-to-date rooms and bathrooms set in a handsome 18th-century stone house on the village's main square make this small, welcoming hotel a great…

  • Katerina Suites

    Macedonia

    These modern, family-friendly studios lie 15 minutes' walk from the bus station, east along the waterfront. Panoramic lake views unfurl from the balconies…

  • B&B Prestige

    Lecce

    On the corner of Via Santa Maria del Paradiso in the historic centre, the rooms at this lovely B&B are light, airy and beautifully finished. The communal…

  • Zorzis Hotel

    Santorini

    Behind a huge bloom of geraniums on Perissa’s main street, Hiroko and Spiros (a Japanese-Greek couple) run an immaculate 10-room hotel. It’s a pastel…

  • Hotel Santa Irene

    Hania Province

    In a traditional building set back from the beach in a lovely garden setting, Santa Irene has 15 roomy, bright and balconied studios sleeping two to five…

  • Hotel Kouros

    Delphi

    This rambling budget option, entered from either of two streets, is an odd mix of attractive period decorations and comfortable (if slightly dated) peach…

  • Lolli Palace Hotel

    San Remo

    Set in a lovely art-nouveau building near the waterfront, this well-equipped three-star makes a fine base for exploring the town. It has pleasantly…

  • Villa I Due Padroni

    The Italian Lakes

    This sunny, two-bedroom apartment in Nico and Stef's hilltop villa is the perfect base for exploring Oltrepò Pavese wine country. Enjoy their great…

  • Hotel América

    Vigo

    The América gets a big thumbs-up for its well-equipped, tasteful, spacious rooms; friendly, efficient staff; and quiet sidestreet location near the…

  • Albergue de la Catedral

    Basque Country

    Virtually built into the walls of the cathedral, this 17-room hostel has clean, unadorned rooms with exposed wooden roof beams. Dorms sleep four to eight;…

  • Panorama Plati

    Limnos

    Standing on a hillock, 500m away from Platy Beach, these tidy and well-equipped studios, complete with kitchens, indeed offer panoramic views of the…

  • Belvedere

    Samos

    Football coach Manolis runs this immaculate, nicely furnished guesthouse in a quiet area not far from the main street and the seafront. All rooms come…

  • Greco

    Hydra Town

    Set in a former bakery, this atmospheric hotel has a gorgeous garden, big breakfasts and comfortable, simply designed rooms. The reception area has…

  • Hotel Arcos

    Castilla y León

    The rooms here are simple and some of the colour-scheme choices are questionable, but Hotel Arcos is difficult to beat for its mix of reasonable prices,…

  • Zağnospaşa Konakları

    Trabzon

    Formed of three newly-built mansions in the Ottoman style, this hotel makes the most of a location above the park that divides two impressive sections of…

  • Pension Dreams

    Samos

    This small, quiet and central pension, 100m up from the waterfront, claims a hilltop view of the harbour. All seven rooms are bright and very well kept,…

  • Posada del Mar

    Dénia

    Sensitively renovated, this hotel occupies a 13th-century building that last functioned as Dénia’s customs house. Each of its 25 rooms is individually…

  • Vranas Studios

    Hania

    In the heart of the old town, this place is on a lively pedestrian street and has spacious studios with wooden floorboards, renovated sparkling bathrooms…

  • Hotel Teruel Plaza

    Aragón

    Vivid-coloured spot lighting and smart bathrooms enhance the contemporary feel of the 14 spacious, clean-lined doubles with sofas or armchairs and four…

  • Perrakis

    Andros

    Across the road from the blissful sweep of Kipri Beach, about 3km south of Gavrio, this large resort-style hotel offers super views and swell rooms, some…

  • Hotel Dogana Vecchia

    Turin

    Mozart, Verdi and Napoleon are among those who have stayed at this historic three-star inn. Renovations have fortunately preserved much of its old-world…

  • La Casa de Arriba

    Castilla y León

    Located at the top of the village, this lovely hotel dates from the 17th century and brims with rustic charm: wooden beams and floors, antique furnishings…

  • Çınar Sahil Otel

    Dalyan

    Fronting the river and surrounded by plane trees, this simple but very central hotel has 10 rooms and a terrace with great views across to the Kings'…

  • Paradise Apartments

    Limnos

    A gleaming white block with blue doors greets you upon arrival. It's set back 150m from the beach, with palm trees and rose bushes, and has welcoming…

  • Angela Studios

    Dodecanese

    Angela has wrought-iron beds, sparkling kitchenettes with fridge and microwave, and a spic-'n'-span feel to the individual studios. Add to this balconies…

  • Arhontiko Dhrakopoulou

    Pelion Peninsula

    This century-old village house, next to the charming cobblestoned Plateia Agios Georgios, has been converted into an ever-so-cosy guesthouse by the local…

  • Ersi Villas

    Fira

    Friendly and spotless, this wallet-friendly hotel clusters around an appealing dipping pool. Simple rooms come with terraces and the owner is always…

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