Old Town
This upmarket hotel in a former 19th-century telegraph station delivers style in spades. It boasts a spa, a pretty courtyard, an acclaimed restaurant …
Must-see hotels in Europe
Prater & East of the Danube
For a superb home away from home, check into these roomy apartments smack in the action of up-and-coming Leopoldstadt. Occupying a renovated yellow-and…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
The first building you reach coming from the ferry on Coll is this lovely B&B, with a large front garden and magnificent views over the water. The owners…
Málaga
Reasonably priced for its ultra-central location, this boutiquey two-star overlooks the Roman theatre, with eight family-friendly apartments and 13…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Bubbly Audrey, a goldmine of hiking information, treats guests like family at this log-lined three-room B&B. Rooms are wooden floored and wonderfully cosy…
Panarea
Blue-and-white-clad rooms surround a green oasis of palm trees with a geothermally heated pool and views up to Punta del Corvo at this centrally located…
Arran
Opposite the ferry, the Douglas is a smart, stylish haven of island hospitality. Views are magnificent and luxurious rooms with smart contemporary fabrics…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Little restraint was shown restoring and refurbishing this 1705 house in central Pärnu. An eye-catching profusion of details includes original wooden…
Orkney
This excellent, intimate, modern hostel is an Orcadian gem. It’s heated throughout and has pristine kitchen facilities and an inviting lounge; rooms sleep…
The Italian Lakes
This elegant patrician house belongs to Paul and Arabella Lizioli. There are just three bedrooms decked out in elegant country style, all with stunning…
Basque Country
Like a fairy-tale castle with its crenellated tower, coat of arms and pretty flower gardens, the Castillo el Collado is an utterly charming place to stay…
Seyðisfjörður
Hótel Aldan is shared across three old wooden buildings: reception and dining at Norðurgata 2; a boutique guesthouse at Oddagata 6; and this location…
The Julian Alps
A pricey boutique in the city centre occupying a refurbished 19th-century town house. The lavishly appointed rooms, with period furnishings, Persian rugs…
Reims
Nuzzled in an art-deco townhouse close to the cathedral, this B&B harbours four wood-floored rooms and suites, with pleasing original features like marble…
Borders Region
The heart of the village is this convivial pub and hotel, with a pleasant back garden and good rooms (there are only five, and it soon fills with walkers,…
The Italian Lakes
Monza’s most historic hotel sits opposite the park and the Villa Reale and envelopes guests in its warm oak-pannelled interiors. Charming service, formal…
Wallonia
Set in a restored farmhouse some 4km southwest of Nivelles' centre, this place has cheerfully decorated rooms with original details (exposed brick in some…
Adriatic Coast
Elegant and surprisingly understated, this new designer hotel is a delight. It's already winning die-hard devotees, thanks to an exceptionally…
Wallonia
In a great location in the old-town centre, this friendly five-room guesthouse boasts imaginatively designed rooms that don't lack for comfort. Among the…
Ljubljana
This 17-room historical boutique hotel in the Old Town is a symphony of designer chic with rooms that give on to Gornji trg and a charming back courtyard…
Corte
The friendly owners of this horse farm, 2km south of Corte, offer assorted accommodation – camping, a 10-bed dorm and five double rooms – at bargain…
Kaş
This lovely hotel has large, airy rooms (some with sea views) with a fresh white-on-white minimalist feel and gleaming modern bathrooms. There's a pool…
Milan
The bigger sibling to award-winning Ostello Bello , this hostel has the same cool style, excellent service and friendly vibe. It also has a convenient…
Wrocław
An elegant splurge in a renovated apartment building, with tasteful decor, decorative art, quality fittings and gleaming bathrooms. There’s a top-notch…
Milan
Hot on the heels of the co-working trend is this co-living artists' residence and guesthouse styled by Stella Orsini, who’s imbued its 10 rooms with a…
The Zillertal
Ablaze with geraniums in summer, this rambling 500-year-old chalet has corridors full of family heirlooms, spacious, warm-hued rooms and a rooftop spa…
Krasnoyarsk
Definitely the brightest-coloured building in central Krasnoyarsk, this progressive hotel achieves an optimal value for money ratio by cutting out…
Bay of Kotor
Hidden in the mountains near the Croatian border (check online for driving instructions), this campground offers solar-generated hot water, odourless…
Bordeaux
In an enchanting 19th-century townhouse of golden stone, this stylish B&B is the accommodation arm of the La Tupina empire – which translates as five…
Venice
With La Fenice opera house for your neighbour and a chorus of singing gondolieri passing beneath your windows, you’ll need to book early to nab one of the…
Serra de Tramuntana
On its romantic perch above Orient's tightly packed lanes, this lovely country hotel slumbers among apple orchards with rooms that are traditional without…
Tyrol
Lodged in a 16th-century farmhouse, Romedihof is a terrific base for hiking, cycling and skiing. The interiors have been carefully restored, with beams,…
Bucharest
Set on a backstreet corner, this 33-room, faintly art deco hotel plays on the early-20th-century theme with historic artwork on the walls and porcelain…
The Cotswolds
Sitting proud on Stow's central square, this 17th-century inn looks fantastic after a bold makeover that blends period charm (exposed beams, slender…
Málaga
Part of a small chain of Spanish-run design hotels, this central accommodation is housed in an elegantly restored 19th-century building. Rooms are…
Grasse
This vine-covered, 18th-century chambre d’hôte 6km west of Grasse slumbers in the shade of century-old olive, jasmine, fig and orange trees. Soft natural…
Vasastan
Located only a few steps from T-Rådmansgatan tunnelbana station, in an up-and-coming neighbourhood full of great restaurants and pretty parks, this…
Aix-en-Provence
Once a 15th-century Augustinian convent – the magnificent stone-vaulted lobby makes visible use of an earlier, 12th-century chapel – this charismatic…
Bath
Halfway down stately Great Pulteney Street, this boutique hotel in a converted Georgian townhouse oozes grandeur that matches its surroundings. The quirky…
Valletta
Converted from a townhouse that was a family home for five generations, Casa Ellul is one of Valletta's loveliest boutique hotels with nine beautifully…
