Anglesey & the North Coast
Perched on a hill above the town, this former hotel has been converted into a top-notch hostel. Dorms have two or four beds; all but one of the private…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This superbly situated hostel has three of Snowdon's trails at its doorstep. It has a well-equipped kitchen, laundry and drying room; Mallory's Cafe/Bar …
The Lake District
It's seven miles west of Kendal, but there's a reason to head out so far – this hotel sits in a gorgeous spot overlooking the little-visited Lyth Valley,…
Auvergne
At this cheerful inn in tiny Dore-l'Église, restful, wooden-floored rooms overlook a 12th-century church. It's worth getting breakfast (€7) or opting for…
Alsace
Specialising in organic, biodynamic wines, family-run Vignoble Klur is a relaxed choice for tastings, Alsatian cookery classes and vineyard walks. The…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Located directly opposite Centraal Station, this hotel has 107 rooms with original artworks, and an open-to-the-public gallery in the basement. The low…
Normandy
Run by a retired lady, this B&B is a good surprise, not least for the marvellous sense of peacefulness that envelops the property (it's a former convent) …
Oban
Set on the hillside above town, this Oban B&B commands magnificent views over to Kerrera and Mull. It's run with genuine enthusiasm, and the owners are…
Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Behind a classic cream-coloured Haussmannian façade, this contemporary hotel wraps itself seductively around a central atrium. State-of-the-art oak floors…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Part of France's Happy Culture boutique hotel collection, this spellbinding hotel evokes famous works of Nobel Prize–winning writer Rudyard Kipling, such…
Óbidos
In a pretty spot just outside the walls, this feels more like a friend's place than a hostel. Run with good cheer by a Spanish couple who whip up eggs at…
Connemara
With just 10 rooms, the adult-only hunting and fishing lodge of Screebe House has an intimate, luxurious feel. A cobalt-tiled indoor swimming pool is the…
South Cornwall
This country house just uphill from Porthcurnick Beach has two-person studios and family apartments, all self-contained (with mini-kitchenettes) and named…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Discreetly set off beautiful place des Vosges, this is a sumptuous address loaded with history – the five-star hotel is named after former guest Anne of…
Paris
Located in a lovely residential area between Montmartre and Opéra, this 44-room hotel has all the modern design touches (individually styled rooms, a…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Fusing 19th-century charm with 21st-century cool, the well-located 39-room Hotel do Chiado offers carpeted, well-appointed rooms that come in three styles…
Viseu
Tiptoe away from civilisation for a night at the sublime Casa da Ínsua. This 18th-century manor and winery has been lovingly converted into a five-star…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Owned by the Heineken family, Amsterdam's 'other royal palace' blends classical elements (chandeliers, doorkeepers in top hats) with whimsical Dutch…
Amsterdam
Practically in the Vondelpark, this HI-affiliated 536-bed hostel attracts a mix of international backpackers, families and groups. Renovated in 2018, it…
The West End
In the heart of Soho, this 78-room boutique hotel is a sleek mix of creams, tans and blacks, with a good range of rooms, all with mini kitchens complete…
Galway City
Overlooking a football pitch and children’s playground, this beautifully kept guesthouse has generously sized rooms and service that runs like clockwork…
Aliados & Bolhão
A night spent at the station is no longer a miserable prospect since the opening of this cool hostel in São Bento train station. Decorated with vintage…
Tavira
Orange and carob groves surround this tranquil converted manor house 6km west of Tavira. Palms shade the large saltwater swimming pool, set amid extensive…
Strasbourg
This bijou family-run hotel nestles in a gorgeously restored 16th-century building in Petite France. It has been decorated with lots of loving care –…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Younger sister to Pigalle's Hôtel Amour, this lifestyle hotel mixes vintage furniture from the flea market with phallic-symbol carpets and the striking B…
Strasbourg
Housed in a beautifully revamped villa near Parc de l’Orangerie, boutiquey Hotel des XV is a chic number. Monochrome interiors, geometric prints and art…
Oxford
It’s worth booking months ahead to stay in the two cosy, pastel-toned rooms in this tiny historic B&B. Set in a 16th-century cottage in one of central…
Southern Corsica
For a quintessential Corsican experience in an utterly tranquil setting, on the Mare a Mare trail at 1200m altitude, bookmark Chez Pierrot, 5km uphill…
Alsace
Draped around a 16th-century courtyard, La Cour du Bailli has countrified studios and apartments, all with kitchenettes. Factor in downtime in the pool…
Anglesey & the North Coast
This sturdy Victorian house abutting the town wall has five sumptuous guest rooms decked out in soothing creams, three with king-size beds. Breakfast is a…
Dumfries & Galloway
There's a wide range of intriguing accommodation at this waterside activity centre on Loch Ken. Solar-powered yurts sleep up to six; there's also a…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
The subtle oyster-grey entrance to this hotel named after the cult 1962 Truffaut film hints at the sophisticated interior design inside. Its 23…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Billing itself a 'restaurant with rooms', this 16th-century cottage has seven spacious bedrooms in a contemporary style, with exposed beams, in-room DVD…
Orkney
For a farmstay with solitude, old-fashioned hospitality and one of the best breakfasts (with fresh eggs) around, try this place, 1.5 miles from Orphir,…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Occupying the 1904 to 1986 premises of Dutch Catholic newspaper (and later magazine) De Tijd (The Time), Ink honours its journalistic heritage with…
Notting Hill & West London
The Buddha bust in the lobby sets the zen tone for this light, airy and beautifully designed option located between Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill…
Guimarães
Halfway between Braga and Guimarães, this lovingly run 18th-century country wine estate has four guest rooms filled with family antiques and heirlooms, a…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Handily placed near the Seine and Musée d'Orsay, 33-room Le Bellechasse is an enticing, sensorial feast. Entrancing room themes by fashion designer…
Troyes
Tucked behind the cathedral, this delightful little B&B lodges in a stone-walled 18th-century house, with oodles of history, style and soul-stirring views…
The Midlands & the Marches
Surrounded by a rambling cottage garden, this red-brick 1860-built property 1.7 miles north of Derby has four countrified rooms with richly patterned…
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