Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • White Swan Hotel

    Northumberland Coast

    In the heart of town, this 300-year-old coaching inn has 56 superbly appointed rooms, including family rooms that sleep up to four. Its architectural…

  • Camping Bruxelles-Europe à Ciel Ouvert

    Brussels

    The only campsite in central Brussels is a simple summer-only place hidden away in the garden of a spindle-spired church, Église du St-Sacrement. Rather…

  • Kings Head

    Yorkshire

    A Georgian coaching inn given a modern makeover, the Kings Head is a lively pub with 10 bright and stylish rooms above the bar. The pub opens late on…

  • Atlantic View

    County Clare

    There's a country-cottage feel to the rooms at this primrose-yellow B&B set in farmland 5km north of Liscannor. Floral prints grace sea-view bedrooms,…

  • Hotel Marina Rio

    Lagos

    Opposite the footbridge leading to the marina and on to Meia Praia, this ideally positioned hotel completed renovations in 2019. Rooms open onto balconies…

  • Stables Guest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Cheerful Jacqui has a light and pleasant place just behind the church/museum. There's a nice outlook over hillscapes from here and six compact, well-kept…

  • Fergus View

    The Burren

    The River Fergus flows right past this 19th-century former teacher's residence, which has six rooms and breakfasts that use organic produce, including…

  • Hôtel Saint-Avit

    Lourdes

    In a peaceful part of town (overlooking the cemetery), this good-value guesthouse has bright but simply furnished rooms, the best of which have views over…

  • Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

    Inishowen Peninsula

    This rather grand 40-room hotel is set back from the tiny village, with superior rooms looking out onto sublime ocean views. You can treat yourself at the…

  • Heidi's Grasmere Lodge

    The Lake District

    This plush B&B in the centre of the village offers six super-feminine rooms full of frilly cushions and Cath Kidston–style patterns. They're quite small…

  • Rock n' Bowl

    Bristol

    A grungy but cheery backpackers' favourite set in a rambling 1930s building, with street art covering the walls, a table-tennis table in the huge chill…

  • Eskdale Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Pleasantly genteel, this main-street Victorian hotel has light, modernised rooms and bathrooms as well as a decent restaurant and a small bar. A courteous…

  • Hotel Piet Hein

    Amsterdam

    Overlooking the Vondelpark's fine old arbour, this dapper, friendly hotel offers smartly renovated contemporary rooms in shades of grey, white and beige –…

  • Old Medical Hall

    Beara Peninsula

    Housed in a former pharmacy store, this renovated and centrally located B&B offers five homely and comfortable rooms with luxury bathrooms. There's a cosy…

  • Hal o' the Wynd

    Outer Hebrides

    Touches of tartan and Harris Tweed lend a traditional air to this welcoming B&B, conveniently located directly opposite the ferry pier. Most rooms have…

  • Trinity City Hotel

    Dublin

    While the bedrooms have a slight corporate feel, the public spaces in Trinity City really shine, particularly the Brunswick Terrace and courtyard garden,…

  • Hamersay House

    Outer Hebrides

    Hamersay is Lochmaddy’s most luxurious accommodation, with eight designer bedrooms, a lounge with leather sofas set around an open fire, and a good…

  • Hôtel de la Treille

    Lille

    In a superb spot smack in the middle of Vieux Lille, a few steps from dining and shopping options galore, Hôtel de la Treille's 42 stylish rooms offer…

  • Le Balcon de l'Ossau

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    In Bescat, the owners Kathrin and Michel roll out the welcome mat, with three handsomely set rooms and a peaceful garden where you can take in the views…

  • Bryn Derwen Guest House

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Sitting behind steep lawns, this six-bedroom Victorian townhouse B&B is barely a five-minute walk south of the walled town. The rear rooms are small, with…

  • Guest House

    Southeast Wales

    This family-friendly B&B has six cheerful, flouncy, en suite rooms with mountain views and a mini-menagerie of pigs, rabbits, chickens and parrots. The…

  • Big Blue Hotel

    Northwest England

    A handsome family hotel with smartly kitted-out rooms. Kids are looked after with DVD players and computer games, while its location at the southern…

  • Drovers

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    This attractive Georgian house on the town's main square has a comfortably old-fashioned feel with its ancient stone hearth, antique furniture and simply…

  • Plaza Madeleine

    Sarlat-la-Canéda

    This elegant hotel offers an attractive mix of modern and traditional touches. Classy rooms subtly evoke a bygone era, with vintage-style phones and…

  • Avenida de Fátima

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    Modern and comfortable, it place has 96 spick-and-span rooms with every contemporary comfort, decked out in a rust-orange colour scheme that matches…

  • Teach Abhainn

    County Mayo

    Promising a lovely stay on the island, the scenically positioned Teach Abhainn, a working farm 1.5km west of the harbour, has mesmerising views, hearty…

  • Max Brown Museum Square Hotel

    Amsterdam

    This hotel, spread across four houses, is in a leafy location a couple of blocks from the museums, and has hip, if small, rooms, each with its own…

  • Loch Roag Guest House

    Outer Hebrides

    This guesthouse provides clean, modern accommodation with spectacular views across nearby Loch Roag towards the Callanish standing stones. Evening meals…

  • Miradouro do Castelo

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

    The sweeping views from the simple rooms with hardwood floors steal the show at this guesthouse in Castro Laboreiro. Of the seven rooms, three have the …

  • Old Rectory

    Southeast Wales

    The Old Rectory offers a warm welcome and three luxurious rooms with views over the Severn Estuary to England. It's located in the hilltop village of…

  • Inverness SYHA

    Inverness

    Inverness’ modern 166-bed hostel is 10 minutes’ walk northeast of the city centre. Clean and well equipped, with comfy beds and a flashy stainless-steel…

  • Elzenveld Hotel

    Antwerp

    With a gorgeous 1622 chapel as a wedding room and a lovely peaceful setting in a walled garden courtyard, this central 34-room hotel is slated to close…

  • Clachtoll Beach Campsite

    North & West Coast

    Set among the machair beside a lovely white-sand beach and emerald seas, Clachtoll is a divine coastal camping spot, though somewhat overwhelmed by the…

  • Merchant House

    Dorset

    Tucked just one street back from the water's edge, tall, red-brick Merchant House is boutiquery at its best. Hefty wood sculptures, wicker rocking chairs…

  • Pembroke Hotel

    Kilkenny City

    Wake up to castle views (from some of the rooms) at this stylish, modern and central hotel with a muted moss-green, soft-blue and dark-red colour scheme,…

  • Quam B&B

    Shetland

    Just off the main road through Yell island, this farm B&B has friendly owners and three good rooms. Breakfast features eggs from the farm, which also has…

  • Pousada de São Teotónio

    The Minho

    Perched on the outermost post of the fortress and surrounded by green ramparts, this bright, modern pousada has large, luxurious rooms, most with prime…

  • Crolinnhe

    Fort William

    This grand 19th-century villa enjoys a lochside location, beautiful gardens and sumptuous accommodation – a welcome dose of luxury at the end of the West…

  • Hôtel Victor Hugo

    Amiens

    This bargain-priced, family-run hotel has 10 simple but comfortable rooms. The best-value rooms – if you don't mind a long stair climb – are under the…

  • HI Hostel John Bruegel

    Brussels

    Superbly central but somewhat institutional with limited communal space. The attic singles are a cut above singles at other hostels. Internet costs €2 per…

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