Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • B+B Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Built in 1883 as a grand home for the proprietor of the Scotsman newspaper, this Victorian extravaganza of carved oak, parquet floors, stained glass and…

  • Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse

    Trotternish

    This hostel enjoys a glorious setting overlooking Uig Bay, with superb views from its ultra-stylish lounge. The dorms have custom-built wooden bunks that…

  • Duke of Richmond

    Guernsey

    From the suit of armour in the lobby and the safari-chic lounge and dining room to the Matisse, Miro and Picasso works scattered throughout, this is one…

  • Glen House

    Inishowen Peninsula

    Despite the grand surroundings and luxurious rooms, you'll find neither pretension nor high prices at this gem of a guesthouse, where rooms are a lesson…

  • Hotel V Nesplein

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Vintage and designer furniture fills the public areas and rooms of this hotel in a fantastic location on theatre-lined Nes. Spacious rooms start at 18 sq…

  • Hostel Meyerbeer Beach

    Nice

    It's easy to see why this cosy little hostel got voted Best in France in 2018. A welcoming mood prevails throughout, thanks to the congenial,…

  • Vintage Hotel

    Brussels

    Stylish, modern option near Ave Louise but situated on a quiet courtyard, where a 1958 Airstream caravan provides an urban 'glamping' experience – it’s…

  • Hostel Rossio Alcobaça

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    There are not many places left where you can enjoy a view of one of the world's top monastery sites from your hostel room. This spot, bang on the main…

  • Gallán Mór

    County Cork

    Pampering is the name of the game at this gorgeous boutique B&B where the stylishness and comfort of the bedrooms is matched only by the beauty of the…

  • Dartmoor Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    It looks venerable, but behind the whitewashed exterior, this coaching inn is a thoroughly modern affair: light, bright and bang up to date. Most people…

  • Blue Buddha Beachhouse

    Ericeira

    The nearest thing to your own modern beach house, this delightful spot has seven bright, white and very smart rooms, plus an ocean vista to die for. A…

  • Tigh an Dochais

    Skye

    A cleverly designed modern building, Tigh an Dochais is one of Skye's best B&Bs – a little footbridge leads to the front door, which is on the 1st floor…

  • Le Vieux Manoir

    Amboise

    Set in a lovely walled garden, this restored mansion has oodles of old-time charm; the six rooms and two cottages, decorated with antiques, get lots of…

  • Casa Cimeira

    Pinhão

    Set in a 200-year-old home at the top of the hilltop town of Valença – its cobbled streets wrapped with vineyards and olive tree groves and alive with old…

  • Lough Key House

    The Midlands

    This beautifully restored Georgian country house has six guest rooms, all individually decorated with period furniture. The antique-furnished downstairs…

  • Lace Market Hotel

    Nottingham

    In the heart of the gentrified Lace Market, this elegant Georgian town house's 42 sleek rooms have state-of-the-art furnishings and amenities; some come…

  • La Demeure d'Hortense

    Auvergne

    The welcome from Catherine and Philippe couldn't be warmer when you check into this stately 19th-century mansion with plenty of original features. Wind…

  • Maelgwyn House

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    A model B&B in an art-bedecked former boarding school, Maelgwyn has interesting hosts, delicious breakfasts and five elegant rooms stocked with DVD…

  • Les Jardins de Baracane

    Avignon

    This 18th-century house near place des Corps Saints is owned by an architect, so it's been sensitively and tastefully renovated. Wood beams, stone walls…

  • Gallery Hostel

    Miragaia

    A true travellers' hub, this hostel-gallery has clean and cosy dorms and doubles, a sunny, glass-enclosed back patio, a grassy terrace, a cinema room, a…

  • Les Cabanes d’Orion

    Côte d'Azur

    Dragonflies flit above water lilies in the natural swimming pool, while guests slumber amid a chorus of frogs and cicadas in luxurious cedar-wood tree…

  • Império do Rei

    The Beiras

    The best-value stay in town. Friendly staff extend a warm welcome at this modest hotel in a quiet backstreet behind the cathedral. Rooms come with big,…

  • Lister Barn

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    The Lister Arms pub in Malham runs this chic barn conversion on the main road through the village, with eight modern rooms centred on a lovely open-plan…

  • Inn at Whitewell

    Northwest England

    Once the home of Bowland's forest keeper, this superb guesthouse with antique furniture, peat fires and Victorian claw-foot baths is one of the finest…

  • Grange

    Fort William

    An exceptional 19th-century villa set in its own landscaped grounds, the Grange is crammed with antiques and warmed by log fires, and has two luxury…

  • De Luthiers

    South Holland

    Above a luthiers' atelier (a place where string instruments are built and repaired), this B&B has two cosy rooms tucked up in the attic under sloping…

  • St Elizabeth's House

    Plymouth

    Prepare to be pampered. In this 17th-century manor house turned boutique bolthole, free-standing slipper baths, oak furniture and Egyptian cotton grace…

  • Park Plaza

    Cardiff

    Luxurious without being stuffy, the Plaza has all the five-star facilities you'd expect from an upmarket business-oriented hotel, including a gym for…

  • Ne5t

    Namur

    Tucked away on the shoulders of the citadel hill in an upmarket residential district, this discreet, genteel hotel makes a great spot for relaxation…

  • Le Jas du Boeuf

    Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    A ravishing pool, a beautiful stone farmhouse and impeccably styled rooms are the selling points at this B&B, run by Jérôme Mantel and Dana Silk. Despite…

  • La Boulangerie

    Rouen

    Tucked away in a quiet side street 1.2km northeast of the cathedral, this adorable B&B sits above a historic bakery with three bright, pleasingly…

  • No 1 Pery Square

    Limerick City

    Treat yourself to a night in Georgian Limerick at this elegant hotel right on the corner of Pery Sq. Choose between very well-presented club rooms (each…

  • Five Senses Hostel

    Coimbra

    Handily located for the bus station, yet still accessible to the historic centre on foot, this modern boutique-style hostel impresses across the board. It…

  • King Street Townhouse

    Manchester

    This beautiful 1872 Italian Renaissance–style former bank is now an exquisite boutique hotel with 40 bedrooms ranging from snug to suite. Furnishings are…

  • Le Moulin des Ramiers

    Wallonia

    Beautifully set in the valley below town, this is an oasis of peace in what was once the village mill. It's caringly run, and the host pays genuine…

  • Aloft Dublin City

    Dublin

    'This must be the place' is emblazoned in bright neon across the wall of the 7th-floor breakfast room, and you'd be hard pushed to disagree. Modern rooms…

  • Casa com História

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    The pick of Covilhã's accommodation, this revamped mansion coolly blends contemporary design with creaking wood floors and old timber beams. Each guest…

  • Borve Lodge Estate

    Outer Hebrides

    This estate on the west side of South Harris has developed some of the most spectacular self-catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides, including the…

  • Hôtel de Silhouette

    Biarritz

    Come here if you want to splash out. It's just steps from the covered market, but is surprisingly secluded thanks to being set back from the street. It's…

  • Hôtel de la Cathédrale

    Metz

    You can expect a friendly welcome at this classy little hotel, occupying a 17th-century townhouse in a prime spot right opposite the cathedral. Climb the…

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