Harz Mountains
The soft colours and smart rooms in this historic hotel, dating from 1521, make it a comfortable snooze zone. It’s very central and some rooms have double…
Must-see hotels in Central Europe
Eger
This former college dormitory has been modernised, and comfortable beds and large desks now fill quite smart twin rooms. Each floor shares a kitchen and a…
Moselle Valley
All rooms at this modern, 172-bed hostel have private bathrooms. Wi-fi is in common areas only. It’s a 1.2km walk up the hillside from the train station,…
Eastern Slovenia
This landmark caravansary (1909) in central Murska Sobota has old fashioned, good sized rooms plus the added bonus of a great attached pub-restaurant with…
Erfurt, Weimar & Thuringia
The tasteful fittings, comfort and old-town location make this 19-room hotel an excellent choice. Some rooms open onto a courtyard and there’s a small bar…
Central Germany
This comfortable traditional hotel on the bustling main square is a good choice for clean, central lodgings, with a standard array of offerings and…
Klagenfurt
The rooms here are well maintained and bright, though ever so slightly ageing. There are wellness bonuses of a sauna and steam bath, and a fitness centre…
Northeastern Switzerland
Nestled in leafy grounds, this modern hillside hostel is only a 15-minute walk from the Old Town – or take the Trogenerbähnli (S21) from the train station…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
Hidden by trees from the main road nearby and next door to the Kunsthalle, this homey red-brick hotel has the quietest location in town, plus comfy and…
Nuremberg
A camping ground near the lakes not far from the Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, southeast of the city centre. Take the S-Bahn to Nürnberg…
The Julian Alps
An excellent summertime mountain hut in the vicinity of 1562m Blegoš at 1391m, with 61 beds (in rooms and dorms), restaurants and good family facilities…
Toruń
The 65-bed PTTK hostel is in a residential house, a 10-minute walk north of the Old Town with 24-hour reception and a snack bar. Rooms are simple but…
Vevey
A cheerful 1970s hotel with bright rooms and a bustling modern restaurant in the Old-Town heart; breakfast is Sfr15 and therapeutic massage is available.
Around Berlin
A singing host, breakfast under a pear tree and modern, if snug, rooms recommend this little 19th-century inn that places you close to the train station…
Pécs
In July and August many of the city's colleges, including central Pollack Mihály College, open up their doors to travellers. Spartan dormitories with two…
Małopolska
This hostel in Nowa Słupia is well tended and has 56 beds in dorms and rooms for one to four people. The location is convenient for the entrance to the…
Friesenhof Nieblum – Hotel Garni
Schleswig-Holstein
Simple but colourful rooms with pine furniture and floral curtains won't win any style prizes, but the verdant grounds are appealing and the service warm…
Debrecen
Bright, clean and modern, the 24-room 'Downtown' is less homey and more hotel-y than some others. Some 2nd-floor rooms have a balcony looking out onto a…
Bamberg
If rustling nylon is your abode of choice, this well-equipped site, in a tranquil spot right on the river, is the sole camping option. Take bus 918 to…
Silesia
This professionally run independent hotel is clean, comfortable and reasonably central. Its 21 rooms are all neat and modern, and there's a small gym for…
Central Germany
Cheerful dorms sleeping from two to seven people, each with their own bathroom. Close to the main Bauhaus sights. Take bus 11 to Ebertallee from the train…
Northern Hungary
The very central Vaskó has 11 tidy rooms with window sills bedecked with flower pots. It’s above a private wine cellar and the proprietor can organise…
Soča Valley
This central option, one of the few hotels in the town centre, has well-sized rooms with parquetry floors, dark-wood furnishings and occasional splashes…
Munich
The ageing woody rooms here date back to the optimistic days of the economic miracle. They are pristine but small. Unexpected extras include a sauna and…
Würzburg
Around 2km to the south of Würzburg, this is the closest camping ground to the town centre. Take tram 3 or 5 to the Judenbühlweg stop, which is on its…
The Julian Alps
This modern cafe in the heart of Škofja Loka's Old Town has two compact, simply furnished but good-value rooms upstairs that put you in the centre of the…
Prague
The most comfortable and secure of half a dozen campgrounds in this quiet northern suburb, Trojská offers a garden bar and restaurant, laundry and on-site…
Great Plain
This barebones inn is still begging for an update but it is the most central place to stay. The 10 basic rooms come with balconies and there’s a bar on…
Northern Hungary
The guesthouse Szatmár Fogadó is on the main road and at the turning to the famous Szatmárcseke Cemetery. It has six rooms, and hearty meals (from 2500Ft).
Eastern Slovenia
This huge concrete block, with 291 very beige rooms, is well-organised and comfortable, though there's the occasional whiff of the conference centre about…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Opposite the Centre Thermal this motel-style hotel is modern, spic and span, with minimalist decor, friendly, helpful staff and balconies overlooking a…
Kecskemét
The most central and friendly of Kecskemét’s summer college accommodation, this dormitory has basic rooms with twin beds and (mostly) en suite bathrooms.
Southeastern Slovenia
Novo Mesto's four-star business hotel is centrally placed but the decor is looking well past its use-by date (think early-1980's motel) and rooms are…
Gdańsk
A fair way out of the city centre west along ul Kartuska, these guest rooms are spacious, clean and there's a well-equipped kitchen. Take tram 12 to…
Eastern Slovenia
The spa’s seven-hectare camground, Camping Terme 3000, counts 430 sites and is open year-round. Use of the swimming pool nearby is included in the price.
Eastern Slovenia
This well-maintained Category III mountain lodge at 805m, run by the Alpine Association of Slovenia, has 47 beds and is within close access to main roads.
Triglav National Park
This category-II cyclists' and hikers' haven has 60 beds and sits right on the pass itself at 1620m. It also has a popular restaurant serving basic meals.
Central Germany
Naumburg’s large and well-equipped hostel is 1.5km south of the town centre and features simple dorm rooms, friendly staff and a pretty, quiet location.
Central Germany
Nothing is too much trouble for your hosts in this boutique hotel with very tastefully appointed rooms in a small villa. Take tram 3 or 9 to Am Fuchsberg.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Payerne's only noteworthy accommodation isn't worth writing home about, but it has pleasant, clean rooms with comfortable beds and an on-site restaurant.
