Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Balmoral Guest House

    Leith

    The deservedly popular Balmoral is set in an elegant, flower-bedecked Victorian terrace house dating from 1856. The owners have a good eye for antiques …

  • Auberge de Jeunesse

    The Ardennes

    Around 2km towards Eupen, Malmédy's HI hostel overlooks a campground from an unusually comfortable lounge and games room set around a central fireplace.

  • Le Maréchal

    Colmar

    Peppered with antiques, this 16th-century hotel in Petite Venise cranks up the romance in its cosy (read: small) rooms, many with low beams, canopy beds…

  • Camping Municipal Sous Roche

    Yonne

    Avallon's verdant, well-maintained campground is 2km southeast of the old city, just across the road from the River Cousin's forested banks. As of 2018,…

  • Brentwood Villa

    Aberdeen

    Comfortable beds, spotless bathrooms, and friendly and helpful owners tick all the right boxes in this homely B&B, attractively set opposite a park. The…

  • Cois Cuain

    Aran Islands

    You'll get spotless rooms, a fine breakfast and a wealth of tips on exploring Inishmaan at this traditional, whitewashed stone Aran house. It's within…

  • Hôtel de Londres

    Fontainebleau

    Classy, cosy and beautifully kept, the ‘Hotel London’ faces the château. Its 16 rooms are furnished in warm reds and royal blues. Most have air…

  • Gurteen Beach Caravan & Camping Park

    Connemara

    In this idyllic spot just 50m from Gurteen Beach you'll find 80 pitches for caravans and tents, a camp kitchen, a laundry, a shop (May to September)…

  • Casa Dona Antónia

    Monsaraz

    Set with heavy wooden furnishings, the seven rooms in this traditional house vary in size, but all are pleasant and comfortable. There's also a rooftop…

  • LSE Vacations

    London

    LSE Vacations is the agent for the London School of Economics, whose student halls include the 800-bed Bankside House, just behind the Tate Modern, and…

  • Achill Cliff House Hotel & Restaurant

    County Mayo

    Sweeping views out to sea – even from the breakfast room – make this family-run guesthouse a great retreat. Furnishings are smart but comfy and the…

  • Bosanneth

    South Cornwall

    There's a mix-and-match decorative vibe running through this eight-room B&B. Some of the rooms feel vintage, with old mirrors, reclaimed furniture and…

  • Sunrise B&B

    County Clare

    The setting alone might draw you here: sitting amid rural hills just north of Mountshannon, you can see Lough Derg and the Arra Mountains from the terrace…

  • Auberge Chez Léon

    Auvergne

    Retreat to a plush woodland cabin at Chez Léon, 3km south of central Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. Rooms are timber-clad with stone feature walls, beds are…

  • Wilder Townhouse

    Dublin

    Set in a striking red-brick building, the Wilder has a delightfully quirky vibe, with cute little ornaments and tailor's mannequins in the rooms, which…

  • Parkwood Hotel

    Notting Hill & West London

    For somewhere that puts you within a hop, skip and a jump of Oxford St and Hyde Park, this small hotel, where rooms are simple but spacious enough, is…

  • Berwick YHA

    Northumberland Coast

    A mid-18th-century granary has been converted into a state-of-the-art hostel with 55 beds in dorms and private rooms (all with en suite bathrooms)…

  • Hotel Baltazar

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

    In a fine old granite building, this friendly, family-run hotel just up from the hot springs has spacious rooms, many of which look onto a pleasant wooded…

  • Moss Grove Organic

    The Lake District

    Right in the middle of the village, this place is halfway between a hotel and a B&B. The spacious rooms are eco-chic, with sheep's wool insulation,…

  • Prosen Hostel

    The Cairngorms

    Prosen Hostel is an 18-bed bunkhouse with excellent facilities (including a red-squirrel viewing area in the lounge). It’s 7 miles up Glen Prosen, just…

  • Hôtel Duc de Padoue

    Corte

    Upstairs in a cavernous townhouse – there’s no elevator – that also holds private apartments, this central hotel offers charming staff and rooms that are…

  • Brentwood Hotel

    Aberdeen

    The friendly and flower-bedecked Brentwood, set in a granite town house, is one of the more attractive hotels in the city centre. It's comfortable and…

  • Roomzzz Leeds City

    Leeds

    This outfit offers bright and modern luxury apartments complete with fitted kitchens, with the added advantage of 24-hour hotel reception, and a great…

  • Grove Villa

    Chester

    A wonderfully positioned early Victorian home built in 1836 overlooking the Dee. The three rooms have plenty of character – one has an antique half-tester…

  • Hôtel Riviera

    Côte d'Azur

    A breath of fresh air, this tasteful two-star hotel with wrought-iron balconies and a hibiscus-laden summer patio perfect for breakfasting is hard to…

  • Victoria Bed & Breakfast

    The Channel Islands

    This handful of light and bright en-suites sits at the bottom of popular Victoria St. The place is spotless and tranquil, the cooked breakfast – generous,…

  • Guest House Bocage

    Setúbal

    Separate but equal facilities to Hotel Bocage around the corner, which means modern and clean rooms minus a reception, breakfast and staff, which are all…

  • Domus 26

    Braga

    Just outside the historic centre, this newly renovated guesthouse offers four plush, modern rooms in a 19th-century mansion, with frigobars (small fridges…

  • Hôtel Sainte-Anne

    The Luberon

    This pretty little hotel occupies a 19th-century house just outside the old town centre. Rooms aren't huge, but they're attractively appointed with a mix…

  • Dover Adventure Backpackers

    Dover

    Huddled below the white cliffs and castle, and very near the ferry port, this cosy little backstreet hostel has metal bunks, friendly staff and a well…

  • Intercontinental Dublin

    Dublin

    Formerly the Four Seasons, this seriously plush hotel makes for a decadent getaway. But it's got a fair amount of character, too — as well as a killer spa…

  • Hôtel des Causses

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Run by a Finnish couple, this 17-room venture offers a friendly welcome and comfortable, well-organised rooms with colourful touches and modern bathrooms…

  • Seven Houses

    Counties Down & Armagh

    This lovely B&B in a central location has two bright rooms with period features and a one-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and dining area. On the…

  • Auberge Cavalière

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    You’ll really feel part of valley life at this rambling old horse farm 3km south of Accous, which offers five floral rooms and a cosy family gîte. The…

  • Sol da Vila

    Vila Nova De Milfontes

    A centrally located, unpretentious spot with bright, spotless rooms and a lovely patio with a prolific lemon tree. The friendly owner on the premises can…

  • Headland View

    Torquay

    Set high on the cliffs at Babbacombe, this delightful terrace is peppered with subtle nautical flourishes, from jaunty model lighthouses to boat motifs on…

  • Moffat House Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    The Moffat House Hotel is a noble creeper-covered 18th-century mansion in the centre of town, offering comfortable beds in spacious rooms in the main…

  • Hôtel des Beaux Arts

    Toulouse

    This longstanding hotel that sits right on the banks of the Garonne has benefitted from a major refurbishment and now offers elegant rooms with an artsy…

  • Hotel Carolus

    Northeast Belgium

    Motel-style rooms in a partly creeper-covered house whose main draws are the summer terrace overlooking stacked beer casks in the historic Brouwerij Het…

  • Karrawa Guest House

    Kirkwall

    In a peaceful location on the southeastern edge of Kirkwall, this enthusiastically run guesthouse offers significant value for well-kept modern double…

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