Bursa
The central Efehan offers value, good service and fresh standard rooms, including a dozen family-sized options. The top-floor breakfast hall and bar have…
Bursa
The central Efehan offers value, good service and fresh standard rooms, including a dozen family-sized options. The top-floor breakfast hall and bar have…
Castilla y León
At the pedestrian entrance to gorgeous Mogarraz, this artfully converted spa-hotel has amply sized rooms, some with wooden beams, others with exposed…
Pelion Peninsula
This attractive well-shaded campsite is set at the north end of lovely Papa Nero beach, near the river mouth and roughly 200m south of Agios Ioannis’…
Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventù
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
The central office of the Italian youth hostels association, the Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventù has information about all the officially…
Piraeus
This simple, conveniently located hotel with helpful staff is a treat compared to some of the other run-down joints in Piraeus. Some rooms overlook the…
Bilbao
Located in a 1906 building on one of the charming pedestrian streets in the historic centre, nine-room Pensión Iturrienea Ostatua has an eclectic decor…
Southeastern Anatolia
The best accommodation in town is the Cevizlibaǧ Otel, handily located midway between the otogar (bus station) and the town centre and just a short stroll…
Le Marche
Bang in the heart of Macerata's old town, this shuttered stone house makes a convenient base for exploring the historic centre. Its carpeted rooms are…
Polignano a Mare
Santo Stefano offers six attractive rooms located in an ancient tower in the old part of Polignano, complete with tufa walls, antique furniture and bright…
Thrace
This family-run hotel on Alexandroupoli's main long beach is simple and welcoming. Rooms are well kept, and it's great value for the waterfront. It's 3km…
Gros
The owners of this excellent pensión must have read the rule book on what makes a good hotel and followed it precisely. The nine rooms are bright and bold…
Perugia
A friendly, old-school budget hotel near Piazza IV Novembre. The 14 cosy, low-ceilinged rooms, spread over several floors of a 17th-century townhouse…
Kalkan
Situated on a quiet corner at the top of the old-town hill, this attentively run pension has 10 compact, breezy rooms – four with balconies – in a…
Sulcis
This super-friendly family-run pensione is situated in a quiet residential street a few blocks back from the lungomare (seafront). It's a modest affair…
Verona
Overlooking Piazza delle Erbe, this friendly old Italian classic offers comfortable bedrooms, some with piazza views and all with classic wooden furniture…
The Veneto
If you decide to spend the night in town, Hotel Canon d'Oro provides classic elegance and modern comforts in a 15th-century palazzo. Rooms are plush, and…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Murano glass chandeliers, a Louis XIV love-seat and namesake 16th-century angels set a refined tone at this restored, canalside palazzo. Guestrooms are…
Cala Gonone
Perched on the cliffs above Cala Gonone and nestling in flowery gardens, this B&B offers enticing sea views from many of its breezy rooms. The friendly…
Pelion Peninsula
Little English is spoken here, but that doesn't much matter thanks to the enthusiasm of the owner, Dina. She runs a tight ship, with three rooms, communal…
Bergamo
Bergamo's state-of-the-art HI hostel is about 4km north of the train station. Its 27 rooms offer views over Bergamo's old town centre. Take bus 6 from…
Pamplona
Opening onto a large, sunny terrace with a barbecue area, this bright hostel has colourful rooms with wooden floors. Four- to six-bed dorms and private…
Mardin
Don't fancy uneven stone-cut staircases to climb on your way to bed? Kaya Ninova is a central choice with business-style modern rooms and friendly service…
South Aegean
Kırkınca constitutes a trio of restored 250-year-old houses with a selection of elegantly appointed rooms with flowery names. Some have four-poster beds…
Abruzzo
Just off the main square in Pescasseroli, this long-established, family-run pensione has all you need for a post-hiking day of relaxation. Its large,…
Bolzano (Bozen)
If you don't need hotel facilities or service, these stylish, atmospheric apartments can't be beaten for their living-like-a-local position and facilities…
Toledo
Located above a souvenir shop in the atmospheric Jewish quarter, this good-value hostal has larger-than-most rooms with light-wood floors and furniture,…
Málaga Province
A 2km uphill hike from the train station, but worth it, La Campana is a favourite for outdoor types, especially climbers. There are various sleeping…
Eastern Sardinia
Perched like an eyrie above Baunei, this B&B has compelling views of the mountains and coast. The warm-hued rooms are decked out with handmade furnishings…
Menorca
This large, family-run hostal offers excellent value. Its small, plain, neat rooms all come with their own modern bathroom, and touches of art adorn walls…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Like everywhere in Agua Amarga, the Senderos hides its charms behind a cool white exterior. Inside it reveals spacious, light-filled rooms with polished…
Kaş
A well-run white-and-cream hotel with 18 rooms just opposite Küçük Çakıl Beach and its bathing platforms. Rooms are comfortable and contemporary with safe…
Otranto
This B&B has an African/Middle Eastern theme throughout with colourful bed linens, African prints, Moroccan lamps and orange colour washes on the walls…
Central East Coast
Right on the waterfront, Hostal Porto Colom has breezy rooms decked out in unrelentingly cheerful creams, yellows and blues, with parquet floors and big…
Costa del Sol
The small apartments here are cosily kitted out with a happy mishmash of furniture and textiles, and set around a small courtyard decorated with pots of…
Salamanca
This four-star hotel has fine rooms a block back from the Plaza Mayor – they're removed from its noise but right next door. Some of the standard doubles…
Gros
Some of the rooms at this pensión overlook the namesake Kursaal entertainment complex. Its charming wrought-iron lift, contemporary colour schemes, big…
Ikaria
You can’t miss the traditional blue-and-white island colour scheme at this attractive, well-managed 25-room hotel. Rooms are large and cheerful, most with…
Burgos
Facing the cathedral, this hotel occupies a centuries-old building. Rooms have Regency-style burgundy-and-cream fabrics, aptly combined with dark-wood…
Athens
On a quiet street lined with tiny, chic boutiques, this sleek grey-tone hotel is the essence of new Kolonaki. Rooms are minimalist but have great beds and…
Villa Kofler Wonderland Resort
The Dolomites
An intimate hotel in a valley of giants, just south of the Canazei bustle. Choose from 10 themed rooms, each named after a different city and ranging…