Castilla-La Mancha
One of several well-priced hotels in Alcalá, Hostal Rambla is by the Roman bridge. Rooms are compact and fairly simple, though unique artwork on the walls…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Lake Garda West Bank
In the idyllic village of Gaino in the hills above Lake Garda you'll find Agriturismo Scuderia Castello, where you can spend the night overlooking the…
Eastern Sardinia
It’s just a short amble from the beach to this low-rise, whitewashed hotel, where a warm welcome extends to all. The colourful rooms open onto balconies…
Alberobello
Excellent value right in the heart of the Rione Monti neighbourhood, this simple hotel is in an old monastery located next to a unique trulli-style church…
Ioannina
Opened in 2018, this 23-room hotel brings earth-toned minimalist chic to Ioannina. (The breakfast buffet is, fortunately, full maximalist.) The upper…
Çanakkale
Artur's former business-hotel style has been enhanced with a boutique sheen through a very thorough renovation. Leather furniture and neutral tones in…
Small Cyclades
Freshly renovated rooms, two lovely beaches an easy walk away and a vine-draped onsite restaurant serving excellent Greek classics are among the boons…
Cuenca
Near the banks of the Río Júcar, this handsomely converted 19th-century building has thoughtfully designed dorms and rooms with a neat, contemporary…
Madrid
Don't let the exterior fool you because the simple yet colourful rooms, all with balconies and double-glazing, make for an excellent downtown budget…
La Laguna
The former home of a marquis, this hotel has a facade washed in burnt sienna and decorated with traditional wooden balconies. Rooms are bright and…
South Coast
Housed in a panoramic villa a short but calf-busting walk up from the harbour, this homey B&B wins you over with its simple rooms, manicured gardens and…
Hostal Aquaforum Termas Romanas
Mérida
This boutique hostal close to a host of Mérida's Roman sites has stylish rooms with quirky details such as the artistic bedheads and colourful floor…
Antiparos
This chilled-out beachside campground is planted with bamboo ‘compartments’ and cedars. There's a restaurant and minimarket and Greece's first designated…
Kalamata
Spacious chambers with balconies are modern and comfortable with gleaming white bathrooms in this seafront choice; go for a room with views out over the…
Thasos
Heading just east of Alyki’s bus stop on the main road, look for the big burst of flowers and a sign pointing up the drive to this charming set of nine…
Navarra
After extensive renovations in 2014, this lovely hotel in peaceful Ochagavía is a top pick for its 11 bright, spacious rooms, comfortable public spaces,…
Calabria
This pleasant four-star boutique hotel is hidden on an unlikely and rather dingy side street. But its exuberant blue-and-white design, upscale comforts…
Cudillero
Pocketed away right behind the port is this charming, rustic-style hotel in a 200-year-old stone building, featuring 11 very comfortable, earth-toned…
Marmaris
The 10 hotel rooms and 40 self-catering apartments for up to four people are sparsely furnished but quite good value, each with kitchenette, sofa and…
Eastern Mediterranean
Behind this hotel's (slightly faded) classic 1970s-motel facade, the two-dozen rooms, with balconies overlooking the pool and harbour, are looking good –…
Ankara
Probably the best-run hotel in Kızılay with on-the-ball staff who go out of their way to help. No-nonsense, neutral-toned rooms have beds so comfortable…
Galicia
The rooms of this welcoming hotel, in an 18th-century mansion, are regal, with rich linen, antique furnishings, designer bathrooms and (in most) huge 2…
Rhodes Town
This 700-year-old building has half-a-dozen rooms, some large, some cramped, with choice furniture including wrought-iron four-poster beds, and tiled…
Ioannina
This modern tower block in the centre has large rooms and lake views from the upper floors. What it lacks in distinctive style it more than makes up for…
Pamukkale
Hiding behind a clutter of red Chinese lanterns swinging over the hotel's frontage (advertising the hotel's Asian restaurant), Özbay has well-maintained,…
Castilla y León
With attractive rooms in the heart of the old quarter and inhabiting one of the loveliest old buildings in town, the Bierzo Plaza is our pick of the…
Nafplio
Rooms in this fun place are individually decorated by artists with bright colours, quirky painted-door bedsteads and marble sinks. There's a sizeable top…
Castilla y León
An astonishing breadth of rooms at this excellent place range from tiled floors, wooden beams and wrought-iron furnishings to frilly four-poster beds,…
Gozo
The Calypso is a custard-coloured Maltese building on Marsalforn's waterfront with 100 smart, bright rooms hued in warm natural tones. It has a handful of…
Castilla y León
Close to the entrance of town, this family-run casa rural occupies a typical stone-built Yanguas building. Rooms have an oldish style, with wooden…
Erzurum
Rooms have splashes of colour contrasting with the light-wood decor, and come with unusual kettles, good wi-fi and comfortable beds. They're slightly on…
Tarifa
A small, laid-back hostel in an equally laid-back town, offering plain, locker-equipped six- to eight-bed dorms, as well as two private doubles, courtesy…
Ölüdeniz
A family-run midrange hotel centred on a dazzling blue pool. The 55 rooms are light, bright and in good shape, most have balconies, while deluxe are large…
Lefkada
The whitewashed studios and larger, smarter four-person apartments, perched 15m up from the harbour, feature kitchenettes and spotless bathrooms. Although…
Pamplona
Though the building is better known for its restaurant, the sleek Europa – part of the quality Sercotel chain – also features several floors of modern…
Badajoz
Polished service and excellent facilities make this superfriendly, vanilla-scented city-centre hotel top value. Rooms are a good size, with plenty of…
Monaco
Yes, we realise it's a chain, but this Novotel really is rather special. It's far from the usual bland, faceless place: rooms are bright and sleek, there…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
Looking out to Piazza Italia, this cute, rather modern place has four stylish rooms. Some are decked out in grey, white and black tones, while others come…
Cyclades
A whitewashed staircase next to the post office in Kastro leads up to this complex of four simple studios – large and spotless, with kitchen facilities,…
Sóller
Hidden down a lane just off the Plaça de la Constitució in the old heart of town, this 13th-century stone house offers seven varying rooms, some with bare…
