Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Hike & Surf Lodge

    Vila Nova De Milfontes

    In the heart of town, the friendly Hike & Surf Lodge offers bright, well-maintained private rooms and six-bed dorms. You can arrange surf lessons and hire…

  • Edinburgh Central SYHA

    Leith

    This modern, purpose-built hostel, off Leith Walk about a half-mile north of Waverley train station, is a big (300-bed), flashy, five-star establishment…

  • Baldiesburn B&B

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    This lovely 18th-century cottage, nestled at the foot of the Ochil Hills, has two luxuriously appointed guest bedrooms (one double, one twin) with…

  • Le Logis aux Bulles

    Champagne

    Run by welcoming winemakers, this sweet B&B fizzes with personal touches. Decorated in soft shades of cream, caramel and chocolate and with luxe fabrics,…

  • Rushlee House

    Outer Hebrides

    A lovely modern bungalow with three luxuriously appointed bedrooms and great views of the hills to the south. No evening meals, but it's just a short walk…

  • Old Black Lion

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Parts of this traditional coaching inn date from the 13th century, making it Hay's most atmospheric sleeping option. Expect low ceilings and creaky,…

  • La Pluie de Roses

    Giverny

    You’ll be won over by this adorable private home cocooned in a dreamy, peaceful garden. Inside, the three rooms (two of which can accommodate families)…

  • Hermitage

    The Cairngorms

    The five-bedroom Hermitage is a lovely old house with plenty of character, filled with Victorian period features – ask for room 5 (Feshie), with double…

  • Linnett Hill

    Keswick

    Much recommended by travellers, this lovingly run B&B has lots going for it: crisp white rooms, a great location near Fitz Park and keen prices that stay…

  • Hotel Eilean Iarmain

    Skye

    A charming old Victorian hotel with log fires, chintzy traditional decor, a candlelit restaurant and 12 luxurious rooms (plus another six in the Garden…

  • Mercure Bristol Brigstow

    Bristol

    A harbourside location and attractive modern design make the Mercure a sound, central option. Rooms boast 'floating' beds, curved panel walls and tiny TVs…

  • Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

    Groningen

    The Schimmelpenninck is Groningen's grande dame, and like a dowager of a certain age, it sprawls in several directions. Antique-laden common areas lead to…

  • Le Limas

    Avignon

    This chic B&B in an 18th-century townhouse, like something out of Vogue Living, is everything designers strive for when mixing old and new: a state-of-the…

  • Parva Domus

    Épernay

    Brilliantly situated on the Avenue de Champagne, this vine-swathed B&B is kept spick and span by the amiable Rimaire family. Rooms have a countrified feel…

  • Tricana de Aveiro

    Aveiro

    A good budget choice, this handsome art nouveau guesthouse is opposite the old train station, about a 15-minute walk from the centre. The owners, who also…

  • B Lodge Hôtel

    St-Tropez

    Just downhill from the Citadelle, this swanky design pad looks oldish from the outside, but inside it’s a model modern hotel: minimalist furniture,…

  • Residencial-Restaurante A Muralha

    The Beiras

    This functional modern place sits 250m outside the Portas de São Francisco on the main road into the village. It's a modest affair with quiet rooms and…

  • Argyle Backpackers

    Edinburgh

    The Argyle, spread across three adjacent terrace houses, is a quiet and relaxed hostel offering triple, double and twin rooms as well as four- to six-bed…

  • La Pyramide

    The Luberon

    A cute little country B&B, set around a delightful walled garden with its own natural spring. Rooms feel old-fashioned, but they’re cosy and clean. There…

  • Hôtel Odyssey

    Paris

    A futuristic refuge from the busy Paris streets, Hôtel Odyssey makes use of clever design to maximise small spaces. French designer Ora-Ito echoes the…

  • À la Voile Blanche

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Higher-priced rooms at this family-run waterfront hotel have balconies and panoramic views across the lagoon, marina and oyster beds to Mont St-Clair…

  • Ivy House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This is a great guesthouse that does Scottish hospitality proud, with excellent facilities, tidy en-suite rooms and a smashing breakfast. Nothing is too…

  • Óstán Loch Altan

    County Donegal

    Gortahork's main landmark is this big, tidy cream-coloured hotel on the main street. Its 39 rooms are a mix of styles; some have sea views. It's one of…

  • Hôtel des Marronniers

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    At the end of a small courtyard 30m from the main street, this flouncy (verging on kitsch), 37-room hotel has a conservatory leading to a magical garden –…

  • La Sousta

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    As close to the Pont du Gard as it's possible to stay (100m from the car park), La Sousta has shady, well-spaced sites and good facilities including a…

  • Tune Hotel

    Liverpool

    A slightly upscale version of a pod hotel, Tune offers a comfortable night's sleep (courtesy of a superb mattress and good-quality linen) in a range of en…

  • Ardawn House

    Galway City

    Green shrubs frame the front door of this red-brick house towards the end of the B&B-lined College Rd strip. Inside, antique-style furniture sits in…

  • Les Maisons de Léa

    Honfleur

    Set in a grand 16th-century mansion facing the Église Ste-Catherine, this highly regarded boutique hotel has attractively designed rooms and friendly…

  • Maldron Kevin Street

    Dublin

    Handy for all the sights you'll find within the Liberties – St Patrick's Cathedral, the Teeling Distillery and, of course, the Guinness Storehouse – the…

  • Hôtel Côte Basque

    Bayonne

    A real Bayonne bargain – a historic hotel just steps from the station, set around an enclosed courtyard that would once have divided the nearby houses…

  • London House Hotel

    Notting Hill & West London

    This good-value, snappy-looking hotel in a rather grand Regency-style building looks over Kensington Gardens Sq. The 103 rooms may be on the small side,…

  • Hôtel Français

    Luxembourg City

    Bang in the middle of the pedestrian zone on cafe-clad Place d'Armes, above a popular brasserie serving Luxembourgish and French cuisine, the Hôtel…

  • Richmond House

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This handsome stone-built Victorian town house has four comfortable, contemporary rooms (three, including the large family loft, have sea views) and an…

  • Fairyhill

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Hidden (as any proper fairy place should be) down a narrow lane northwest of Reynoldston, this Georgian country house has a suitably magical setting and…

  • Sheep Island View Hostel

    County Antrim

    This family-run independent hostel offers dorm and basic rooms with private bathrooms. There's a kitchen and laundry, and a village store nearby. It's on…

  • Wasdale Head Campsite

    The Lake District

    This National Trust campsite is in a fantastically wild spot, nestled beneath the Scafell range. Facilities are basic (laundry room, showers), but the…

  • Waterfall Lodge

    Connemara

    You'll need to round up a few friends to rent out this elegant, eight-bedroom historic home set in beautiful gardens beside a river and cascade. Wisteria…

  • Trumland Farm

    Orkney

    An easy stroll from the ferry (turn left at the main road), this organic farm has a wee hostel with two dorms and a pretty little kitchen and common area…

  • Keswick YHA

    Keswick

    Refurbished after flooding in 2015, Keswick's handsome YHA looks as good as new. Its premium facilities include an open-plan ground-floor cafe, a…

  • Hôtel Beausoleil

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    A breath of fresh air, this friendly two-star venture in a stately villa dating from 1905 is hard to resist. It features 16 individually decorated rooms…

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