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Welcome to the new and improved Lonely Planet Hotels & Hostels. This site is jammed packed with Lonely Planet independent hotel and hostels reviews, fresh from the pens of experienced travel writers. And thanks to Expedia and Hostelworld, we've got more properties available than ever - in more destinations and over more budget ranges. So whatever you're looking for - a five-star splurge in Edinburgh, a boutique B&B in Istanbul, a no-fuss backpackers in Azerbaijan.
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New York City, USA
Belvedere Hotel 
- Price Range: Top end
Open since 1928, the Belvedere's roots (and pretty, porticoed façade) are pure art deco originals, even if the present makeover is a modern version of the era's glory days. A buffet breakfast is served in the lobby cafe. Full Lonely Planet Review >
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Casa Vaiven
- Price Range: Mid-range
Owned by an artistic young Argentine, Casa Vaiven occupies an old converted warehouse in a non-touristy area of San Telmo. Although there are only five rooms, the communal area (complete with TV lounge, foosball and internet) is huge. Two rooms share a bath and all are straightfo…Full Lonely Planet Review >
Kathmandu, Nepal
Hotel Courtyard
- Price Range: Mid-range
Hotel Courtyard is a stylish new hotel in the heart of Thamel, built in traditional style with oil bricks and Newari-style carved wooden lintels. It's very insulated from the Thamel madness and there are comfortable sitting areas as well as parking. Full Lonely Planet Review >
Bangkok, Thailand
Buddy Lodge 
- Price Range: Mid-range
The emblem of the neighbourhood's progressive gentrification, this boutique hotel is smack dab in the middle of Khao San Rd. Duck out of the neon-lit chaos and you will find yourself in an incongruously charming colonial-style house with beautiful rooms and a rooftop pool. Full Lonely Planet Review >
Venice, Italy
Hotel Villa Cipro
- Price Range: Mid-range
A charming villa set in lush gardens only a short walk from the vaporetto stop, the Villa Cipro offers spacious, elegantly decorated rooms, some with balconies that overlook the charming grounds. A highlight is taking breakfast in the leafy courtyard. Full Lonely Planet Review >
Cape Town, South Africa
Bay Hotel 
- Price Range: Top end
This old favourite has been a staple of the Camps Bay shoreline for years. It's a popular hangout for the well-heeled, and is currently renovating to add an extra swimming pool, bringing the total to no less than three, not counting the Atlantic ocean just across the road. Full Lonely Planet Review >
Paris, France
Les Trois Poussins Hotel
- Price Range: Top end
The 'Hotel of the Three Chicks' is a lovely property due south of Place Pigalle. It has 40 rooms, half of which are small studios with their own cooking facilities. There's wi-fi and air-conditioning throughout and one room with wheelchair access. Full Lonely Planet Review >
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Hostel
- Price Range: Budget
One of Santa Teresa's hidden gems, Rio Hostel is one of the city's most atmospheric places to stay. In a converted mansion overlooking downtown, you'll find a good mix of travelers enjoying the backyard pool, the comfortable lounges and the close proximity to Rio's best nightlife…Full Lonely Planet Review >