Latvia
What a beachside campground should be, the widely spaced sites in the shadow of the lighthouse are good for pitching tents. However, it's the cabins that…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe
Romania
This beautiful hotel has 38 spotless and well-maintained rooms, but the major drawcard is its gorgeous heated (and child-friendly) outdoor pool straight…
Niš
Sitting pretty right in the heart of Niš, this refurbished hotel has modern, super-spacious rooms with boutique furnishings; ceiling murals are a very…
Mark Rothko Art Centre Residences
Latvia
Here is your chance to spend a real night at the museum. Although intended for resident and visiting artists, rooms at the art centre incorporate…
Tartu
Set in a warehouse built in the 1950s, this clever hostel is a far cry from the dross of typical backpacker digs. Modern, functional design and super-cosy…
Bulgaria
The cosy English-owned Pelican Lake Guesthouse has two adjoining rooms with a shared bathroom. The hosts provide a wealth of local knowledge and…
Timişoara
An unexpectedly attractive boutique hotel, located in a green residential district about 1km south of the centre. The hotel occupies an old villa, and the…
Central Montenegro
Overlooking Nikšić from its forested perch in Trebjesa park, this sparkling hotel offers a literal breath of fresh air. All rooms are clean, comfortable…
Maramureş
The 22 rooms and suites here are elegant and cool but only a handful are in the fine, old-wood-accented villa, with most in a newer annexe. Expect…
Wallachia
While the rooms are relatively new and comfortable, the real treat here is the homely atmosphere; the family will go to heart-breaking lengths to make…
Latvia
Stylish and comfortable, this pale-blue wooden guesthouse near the sea was once a 19th-century summer home for the elite, and still has a certain art…
Bucovina
A piece of paradise in an isolated spot north of Humor Monastery. Guests sleep in restored traditional Bucovina houses. There's an excellent restaurant…
Târgu Mureş
Instantly seizing attention with its deer-antler furniture and marbled entrance, the Atlantic is an oasis despite its central location. Flamboyant…
Bulgaria
Sparkling bathrooms and well-furnished rooms with flat-screen TVs are the norm at this tastefully modern hotel near the train and bus stations. Most…
Cluj-Napoca
This enjoyably zany hotel has a rainbow of individually styled rooms to choose from, with themes ranging from Hollywood, ballet, and a rock ‘n’ roll room…
Iaşi
The Select hits all the sweet spots: excellent central location, clean, stylish room decor, gleaming baths and friendly staff. The setting is a renovated…
Central & Eastern Istria
As petite and gorgeous as Hum itself, this charming guesthouse has two fresh and modern en-suite rooms in a historic block, with a souvenir shop below and…
The Urals
This hotel has reinvented itself as a spa hotel with a sauna, a small sauna pool and treatments. Rooms are modern and clean, at rates often considerably…
Black Sea Coast
On the far western end of the seafront, 1.5km from the centre, the four-star Regina Maria offers smart rooms in a variety of styles, all with sea views…
Split
Get in quick to secure one of the 10 rooms in this boutique family-run hotel, occupying a 19th-century house on a quiet side street. Rooms are named after…
Bulgaria
This modern five-star hotel, set in parkland overlooking the Danube, offers attractive, spacious rooms with balconies; ask for a river view, and watch the…
Russian Caucasus
Surrounded by pine trees, this black-painted wooden hostel has a hip, relaxed vibe with both spacious dorms and private rooms (a couple of luxury ones in…
Zadar
Built over the remains of a Venetian fortress, the Bastion radiates character and sophistication. The 23 rooms and five suites successfully combine a…
Opatija
Marketed primarily to a German-speaking clientele, the Miramar is glam almost to the point of kitsch, but it's fabulous nonetheless. The space-rich rooms…
Western European Russia
This classy hotel in a 19th-century building is Pskov's best, with comfortable, nicely decorated rooms. An added perk is complimentary use of the pool,…
Palanga Spa Life Balance Hotel
Lithuania
Wrapped in a grove of pine trees, the Palanga is a stunner. Rooms peer out at the sea and tree trunks through floor-to-ceiling glass, while furnishings…
Plitvice Lakes National Park
With an exceptionally welcoming hostess and clean, contemporary and reasonably priced rooms, this is a superb choice. There's even a guest kitchen and…
Constanţa
Beautifully refurbished townhouse with spacious, suite-like rooms on three floors. The rooms have retained period details like large windows and panelled…
Lviv
This superb guesthouse 3km north of pl Rynok is an eclectic mix of old and new, 21st century and antique, jumble sale and IKEA all rolled into one. All…
Rijeka
A clever conversion of what was once an iron smelter on the eastern edge of town has produced this highly recommended hostel, with a yoga studio and…
Dubrovnik
Located in a quiet residential nook only metres from the sea, hidden between the old-town walls and Fort Lawrence, this schmick complex is an absolute gem…
Rovinj
Escape the masses in this lovely 10-room hotel in Rovinj's suburban fringes, a 20-minute walk from the centre but only five minutes from the sea. If…
Mali Lošinj
Enjoying a prime position towards the northern end of the harbour, this historic town house has been converted into immaculately presented, individually…
Black Sea Coast
One of the nicest hotels in Nesebâr, the St Stefan offers rooms with views out over the harbour and Black Sea. There's a small sauna on the premises as…
Durmitor National Park
Split between three neighbouring houses, this laid-back and sociable place is by far the best hostel in the north. If you're keen on rafting, canyoning or…
Kosovo
One of Kosovo's best hotels, this beautiful rambling building is all wooden beams, long paper light shades, abstract art and flower-sprinkled bed throws…
Old Rīga
Occupying one of Old Rīga's finest art nouveau buildings, Neiburgs blends preserved details with contemporary touches to achieve its signature boutique…
Kamchatka
This charming option is located away from the centre of town (take bus 7 from Yelizovo's bus station to the magazin fiord stop), but it allows you to get…
Sarajevo
Tucked away on a quiet lane in the centre of town, this smart modern block only has a dozen rooms but the ambience, professional service, valet parking…
Lviv
Conveniently located near the Lychakivsky Cemetery, this well-appointed, luxurious-feeling hotel has an impeccable reputation for service and maintenance…
