Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Bali Blue Bay

    Rethymno Province

    Modern and comfortable, but not fancy, rooms here are spacious and have great sea views. Common areas are welcoming and open to the sea, and the service…

  • Sinopark Otel

    Black Sea Coast

    The Sinopark is one of the harbour area's most stylish options with designer-retro touches in the lobby and 23 sparklingly clean rooms with well-stocked…

  • Deniz Konak

    Kyrenia (Girne)

    This restored old house on the edge of Kyrenia's Old Town is small but sweet, with just five rooms. All are spacious and classically styled with welcome…

  • Camping Koroni

    Messinia

    Located only 500m from Koroni, near the beach, this year-round campground has can-do management and plenty of facilities. There's a poolside taverna that…

  • Locanda del Barbablù

    Stromboli

    Just west of Stromboli's hilltop church square, this dusky-pink Aeolian inn under the same ownership since 1985 is a fashionable port of call, with five…

  • Euphoria Aegean Resort & Spa

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    Occupying a promontory above Akkum's main beach, this huge resort has spacious, well-equipped rooms, a beach club and a huge array of spa and leisure…

  • Bratsera Hotel

    Hydra Town

    The Bratsera is Hydra's most venerable hotel, filling a renovated sponge factory with a complex of quaint rooms, a conference hall and a swimming pool,…

  • Corfu Palace Hotel

    Corfu Town

    The grand, resort-style Corfu Palace is on the seafront immediately south of the Old Town. All its bright, floral rooms have carpets or polished-wood…

  • Little Beach House

    Barcelona

    London-born members' club Soho House runs this beautifully boutiquey hotel with just 17 Mediterranean-inspired rooms in a chicly reimagined 1950s sea…

  • Hotel Marinaro

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    Fresh, unfussy rooms, including connecting rooms for families, make this evergreen hotel a popular choice. Staff are friendly and the location, a quick…

  • Alexandros-Vassilia

    Serifos

    Best known for its beachfront taverna in a flowering garden, this friendly Livadakia compound also has a big range of basic rooms and apartments. They…

  • L'Orto Sul Tetto

    Ragusa

    This sweet little B&B behind Ragusa's Duomo di San Giorgio offers an intimate experience, with simple, tastefully decorated rooms and a charming, leafy…

  • Hotel Convento Tarifa

    Tarifa

    White, bright and pastels are the themes at this efficient hotel built around the ruined walls of an ancient convent just outside the old town. Expect…

  • Corte delle Pigne

    Verona

    In the heart of the historic centre, this tiny three-room B&B is set around a quiet internal courtyard. It offers tasteful rooms and plenty of personal…

  • Eretna Hotel

    Central Anatolia

    The decent-sized, softly toned rooms here are a hit with local business travellers. Management is helpful and a little English is spoken at reception…

  • Pension Lena

    Hania

    This pension near Firkas Fortress has tastefully done rooms with an old-world feel and a scattering of antiques, though the front rooms are the most…

  • Anı Pension

    Kaş

    With a seven-bed dorm (no lockers) and kitchen for guests, the Anı is worth considering, though cleanliness could be a little better. Decent-sized rooms…

  • Micra Anglia

    Andros

    Five-star 'Little England' has a raft of chic amenities and stylish decor in neutral shades, as well as Hora's most imaginative restaurant. The clear…

  • Camping Horefto

    Pelion Peninsula

    This shaded, clean and roomy campground occupies a prime beachside location at the south end of Horefto. As well as full facilities and a canteen, it also…

  • Hotel Imperial

    Valladolid

    This solid, comfortable hotel around the corner from Plaza Mayor has a warm, old-fashioned feel in its public spaces, while the carpeted rooms are more…

  • Efe Hotel

    Göcek

    Hidden in a lush garden about 200m north of the Skopea Marina, Göcek's most ambitious central hotel has 19 bright and modern rooms and a large pool. It…

  • Locanda Grauson

    Valle d'Aosta

    Set in the village of Gimillan, overlooking Cogne and the towering peaks beyond, the friendly Locanda Grauson has a range of pine-panelled rooms with…

  • Stegadi Apartments

    Cyclades

    Near the heart of Kastro, these four beautiful, traditional apartments sleep up to four and are individually decorated with modern furnishings and…

  • Hotel Kipseli

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This six-storey hotel, 300m east along the waterfront from the ferry terminal, is smart and modern with handsome rooms. Things can get noisy in this…

  • Christina

    Rethymno Province

    At this meticulously kept and efficiently run place, rooms are a little dated but spotless. All have a seafront balcony or terrace, but the studios are…

  • Apollon Camping

    Delphi

    Up-to-date and well-managed site, poised above the valley in a lovely spot 1.3km beyond the western end of the village. It's connected by frequent…

  • Aumkara Apartments

    Lesvos

    Smart spotless apartments near the centre of the village, managed by the welcoming Maria and her crew. Self-caterers will like the handy kitchenettes…

  • Aposperitis Rooms

    Small Cyclades

    Super-central to the beach and village (right on the town beach!), this guesthouse has a range of simple double rooms, triple studios (with kitchen) and…

  • Akrotiri Domatia

    The Mani

    Set right on the waterfront, this is a cordial spot. Rooms have been nicely spruced up with distressed furniture and modern bathrooms. The best have…

  • Casa Galín

    Castilla y León

    A cut above your average provincial hostal, Casa Galín has comfortable, rustic-style rooms in a traditional timbered building overlooking the main square…

  • Albaruja Hotel

    Southeastern Sardinia

    The Albaruja is a cut above most of the hotels on the Costa Rei. As well as attractive summery rooms and flowery gardens, it has a bistrot, kids'…

  • Hotel Hospes Palacio de Arenales

    Cáceres

    If you prefer a rural setting removed from the clamour of city life, this five-star spa hotel could just be your place. Rooms are modern and supremely…

  • Zakros Hotel Lykia

    Turquoise Coast

    Pearched on sea cliffs, this place has sensational views from its tasteful, individually designed rooms, which boast quality beds and linen and wonderful…

  • Hotel Kynaitha

    Peloponnese

    Modern and comfortable with spacious and attractively furnished rooms: polished floorboards, red accent walls, exposed stone, gleaming white bathrooms and…

  • Hotel Jason

    Meteora & Thessaly

    Nicely positioned budget hotel, directly across the street from the ferry terminal. The simple modern edifice holds no-frills, decent-sized rooms with…

  • Hotel Olymbos

    Karpathos

    Hidden away beneath the owners’ excellent street-level restaurant, these two rooms have raised beds and traditional furnishings. Tread carefully; the…

  • Medieval Inn

    Rhodes Town

    Simple, welcoming family-run inn, in a pretty spot near the walls off the Old Town's quiet southern lanes. The 10 rooms are plainly furnished; some are…

  • L'Acanto

    Syracuse

    Set around an internal courtyard in the heart of Ortygia, family-run L'Acanto is a popular, value-for-money B&B. Rooms are simply decorated and enlivened…

  • Marina’s House

    Lesvos

    Look for the geraniums climbing the steps of this well-managed pension 50m from the port. Rooms are spotless, bright and have small sea-facing balconies…

  • Agapinor Hotel

    Pafos

    This Ktima hotel is popular with tour groups and has excellent facilities, with two pools, a sun terrace, airy carpeted rooms and an evening restaurant,…

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