Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe

  • Cavo D’Oro

    Andros

    Tucked above a popular waterfront restaurant, these four simple, pleasant, en suite rooms are excellent value. Each has a balcony with views over the…

  • Ares Hotel

    Castilla y León

    Classy rooms with white wood and muted colours lend this whole place considerable sophistication, with good service and a decent location within walking…

  • Hostal Irati

    Benidorm

    In the old town, this place has comfortable, neat rooms with excellent tiled bathrooms above a friendly bar. It's an excellent deal. It has one car…

  • Hotel Maribel

    Aragón

    This boutique hotel has plenty of charm and, while the decor juxtaposes tasteful contemporary with dashes of kitsch, the nine rooms are supremely…

  • Villa Rodanthos

    Aegina

    A gem of a place, not least because of its charming owner. Each room has its own colourful decor and a small kitchen, and there's an excellent roof…

  • Hotel Gallini

    Lesvos

    This budget gem, about 80m back from the waterfront, has tile floors and small balconies overlooking the hillside. Breakfast, with homemade jams and…

  • Olympia Guesthouse

    Macedonia

    Minutes away from the Vergina Royal Tombs Museum, this simple two-storey guesthouse has 10 rooms, views of the meadows, balconies and charming service.

  • Pensión El Guanche

    El Hierro

    A no-fuss budget pick in the heart of Tigaday: snug, well-kept whitewashed rooms for one or two are jazzed up with bright-green or mandarin-orange…

  • Camping Erodios

    Messinia

    Neat as a pin, this campground has a good stretch of beach on Navarino Bay and great facilities. It’s northwest of the village on the road leading out to…

  • Mastoris Mansion

    Hydra Town

    This renovated stone building in the centre of town offers plush doubles and triples, with exposed stone walls and colourful decor. While convenient to…

  • Semeli Camping

    Peloponnese

    Near the Badron Gorge and set amid trees, this welcoming spot is camping as nature intended. Oh, and the ocean and beach are a quick stroll away. It's a…

  • Hotel Rural Somiedo

    Asturias

    Half-a-dozen spotless, pine-furnished rooms, a bar where you can get breakfast, and friendly owners who are very helpful with walking information make…

  • Villa Romantza

    Kefallonia

    Excellent budget option, near the central car park, where simple, spacious and well-maintained rooms, studios and apartments share a communal terrace;…

  • Petit Hotel

    Milazzo

    Right opposite the hydrofoil dock, the Petit Hotel features spic-and-span rooms with lovely Caltagirone tile floors; front-facing units enjoy ferry-port…

  • Hotel Galini

    Thasos

    This small and smartly updated hotel, next to Euro Bank and a short block inland from the waterfront, has 16 attractive and comfortable rooms (four with…

  • Hotel New Aegli

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    Poros’ best beaches include the long, sandy Askeli Beach. Hotel New Aegli, across the road from the beach, is a decent resort-style hotel and offers good…

  • Hotel NH Collection León Plaza Mayor

    León

    Beautifully appointed rooms right on the pretty Plaza Mayor make this a fine choice – it's a classy place with sleek furnishings. It's worth paying extra…

  • Hilal Pansiyon

    Kaş

    'Crescent Pension' offers 18 simple but spotless rooms and a leafy roof terrace with great views and a fridge of Efes beer. There are daily barbecues in…

  • Sete Artes

    Santiago de Compostela

    Tiny but cute, the Sete Artes has just seven smallish but comfortable rooms with stone walls, wood floors and tasteful art. It's on a quiet corner about…

  • Amfitriti Hotel

    Lesvos

    Just 50m from the beach, this well-managed traditional stone hotel has modern tiled rooms and a large garden pool. Staff is friendly and helpful, and the…

  • Dionysus Camping Village

    Corfu

    What better setting for a campsite than a shaded, tiered 400-year-old olive grove? Located near Dasia Beach, 10km north of Corfu Town (on bus route 7), it…

  • Filoxenia Studios

    Kythnos

    These well-priced, fully equipped apartments and studios are set behind a terrace filled with palms and flowering shrubs. It's located on the square just…

  • Faralya Botanica

    Turquoise Coast

    A fine rustic lodge with simple wood cabins and attractive stone cottages (with kitchenettes) set in a lovely shady garden. Nutritious and delicious food…

  • Mollino Rooms

    Valle d'Aosta

    A modern refit yes, but lovely Alpine-style rooms of slate and patinated wood make this an atmospheric choice. It's just near the lifts and offers the…

  • Uyku Pansiyon

    Bodrum Town

    This spotless little pension, run by a hospitable team, has a handy location just off the prom with a fine roof terrace and a selection of inviting rooms…

  • Albergo Bismontova

    Emilia-Romagna

    A simple, modernised 12-room hotel right off the main piazza in Castelnovo ne' Monti. The on-site restaurant is also a safe bet for sustenance (meals €21…

  • Fistikies Holiday Apartments

    Aegina

    This complex of tidy family-friendly apartments sits on the southern edge of town, inland from the football field. Spacious apartments have DVD players,…

  • Spitakia

    Chios

    These traditional studios and cottages, spread across a striking village of medieval stone houses surrounded by olive and pine forests, feature modern…

  • Hotel Miramare

    Messinia

    Rooms here are a little dated and bathrooms are a squish. But add the position, the light (all have sea-facing balconies) and the extensive buffet…

  • Magna Apex

    Cappadocia

    The nicest place to stay right on Erciyes is this alpine-style hotel with swish contemporary rooms, all with floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the…

  • Studios Nektaria

    Northeastern Aegean Islands

    On the harbour’s far side, this is a Fourni bargain, with small, clean rooms, three of which have shaded balconies overlooking the small beach that skirts…

  • Simena Pansiyon

    Turquoise Coast

    This gorgeous 150-year-old Greek stone house (look out for the lovely mosaic on the verandah) has four rooms with double beds, wardrobes and simple en…

  • Azienda Agrituristica Il Bergamotto

    Calabria

    You can stay among the olives, donkeys and eponymous bergamot trees at this peaceful agriturismo. Ugo Sergi can arrange excursions, the rooms are simple…

  • Hotel Kronio

    Peloponnese

    The helpful, multilingual owner, Panagiotis, is a bonus at this pleasant spot, which has 23 warm-hued and airy rooms. It has good mattresses and spotless…

  • Pensión Rodríguez

    Murcia Province

    In a relatively central part of town and a short stroll to the beach, Pensión Rodríguez offers spotless rooms for a low price. Matilde the boss is very…

  • Sercotel Portales

    Logroño

    Sitting pretty on the edge of the old town, this sleek business hotel offers comfy rooms with big windows and modern furnishings, and the staff earns high…

  • Hotel Spa Ciudad de Astorga

    Castilla y León

    Sparkling white rooms with a real flair for the contemporary sit in a perfect location not far from the Palacio Episcopal. Reasonable prices, too, makes…

  • Pension Mary's House

    Samos

    Superb location in the village, with amazing balcony views, decent furnishings, and a lovely garden and orchard setting. Follow the painted wooden signs…

  • Amaryllis Hotel

    Hydra Town

    Simple rooms, a friendly owner and a super location right in the heart of town make this a safe midrange bet. Good views can be had from the roof terrace…

  • San Giorgio Hotel

    Mykonos

    Let your biggest holiday dilemma be where to recline: by the pool at this luxe, laid-back hotel, at Paradise Beach (seven minutes’ walk) or at Paraga…

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