Basel
Indisputably Basel's most prestigious address, this beautiful riverfront hotel blends the dignified elegance of bygone times (waltz in the ballroom,…
Must-see hotels in Europe
Geneva
Occupying a prime waterfront position, the striking Mandarin Oriental Geneva does not fail to live up to the exceptionally high bar set by the sister…
Jersey
Jersey's most distinguished hotel is a country manor, parts of which date back to the 14th century. Each of its 30 rooms and suites is individually styled…
Styria
A sister hotel to the original Loisium resort in the Kamptal, Loisium Südsteiermark ups the luxury ante in the south. Contemporary architecture, simple…
Geneva
If only the walls of this lavish, historic hotel, run by the esteemed Mayer family for five generations, could talk! Boasting an evocative setting where…
Tyrol
It’s the little touches that make all the difference at this chalet hotel, such as the oven-warm bread at breakfast (owner Clemens is a baker) and yoga…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Not only is this boutique hotel cosy, thoughtfully designed and very centrally located, it also doubles as an art gallery, with original works by Russian…
Montreux
Built in a record 18 months in 1906, this stunning example of belle époque architecture maintains a traditional and elegant atmosphere: today it's managed…
Reims
Such class! If you've ever wanted to stay in a palace, this romantic château on the fringes of Reims is the real McCoy. Manicured lawns sweep to the…
Salzburg
With its bright, pine-filled rooms, mountain views and garden, this place is big on charm. The largest, quietest rooms face the back and have balconies…
Grindelwald
The sweet Breitenstein family makes you feel at home in their rustic timber chalet, brimming with heirlooms from landscape paintings to snapshots of…
Tyrol
The Kratzer-Pilotto family bend over backwards to please at this homely chalet, with sweet and simple rooms dressed in traditional Tyrolean style, with…
The Northeast Coast
For dreamy views and a taste of rural life, check out the two B&B rooms in this gloriously romantic, vintage-furnished, golden-stone house in tiny…
Presnya
Now operated by Starwood Resorts, this 1903 beauty occupies a prime location at the base of Tverskaya ul, just across from Alexander Garden. As such, some…
Liverpool
This exquisite B&B, in a converted Grade II–listed Georgian townhouse from 1826, might just be the most elegant option in town. It only has four rooms,…
Fira
This five-star cave hotel is something special, with great attention paid to tiny details. Terraces look out over the caldera, the Cliff Suite comes with…
Ajaccio
Nestled right at the water’s edge, 1.5km west of the old town, this colonnaded, peach-coloured 19th-century mansion is a dream. Views of the bay from its…
Colmar
This graceful late-19th-century villa manages the careful balancing act of combining original art-nouveau features with modern comforts such as in-room…
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Interlaken
The reverent hush and impeccable service at this landmark grand hotel evoke an era when only royalty and the seriously wealthy travelled. A perfect…
Southern Corsica
This delightful family-run B&B hides in a pretty village house in tiny San Gavinu di Carbini, between Levie and Zonza. The rooms are exquisite, blending…
Innsbruck
Beneath the arcades, this atmospheric Altstadt hotel has played host to guests for 500 years, including a 13-year-old Mozart. With its wood-panelled…
Ribeira
In a restored relic overlooking the Rio Douro, these eight rooms have been blessed with gorgeous wooden floors, plush queen beds and marble baths; the…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Just 300m away from the Pont d'Arc, the aptly named Belvédère (Lookout) has 30 rooms that have been sleekly refitted. Half of the rooms have views of the…
Strasbourg
A 16th-century inn lovingly converted into a boutique hotel, Cour du Corbeau wins you over with its half-timbered charm and its location, just steps from…
Krasnoyarsk
A sparkling oasis for budget travellers who have made it all the way here through Siberia’s snowy wilderness, this boutique hostel features a large…
The Northeast Coast
Set in a stately, cream-coloured, mid-19th-century mansion overlooking the main road, this historic hotel offers soothing rustic-chic rooms set around a…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Beaujolais’ iconic, much-beloved inn occupies a village house restyled into an urban-chic, design-led boutique hotel. Oh, and there’s the fantastic…
Venice
Guests at the Gritti Palace on the Grand Canal don't need to leave their balconies to sightsee. This landmark 1525 doge’s palace features Grand Canal…
Miragaia
This gorgeously done-up town house in the thick of Porto's art district has suites with hardwood floors and freestanding claw-foot bathtubs, a lovely…
Tyrol
This himmlisch (heavenly) Tyrolean chalet has wood-clad rooms brimming with original features (tiled ovens, four-poster beds and the like). An open fire…
The Urals
Located in the centre of town on a quiet street, Eva Hotel is a delightful boutique stay with just 10 light-filled rooms. Staff are courteous and will…
Långholmen Hotell & Vandrarhem
Södermalm
Guests at this hotel-hostel, in a former prison on Långholmen island, sleep on bunks in a cell, with either shared or private baths (it's much nicer than…
Modena
Aiming to capitalise on the worldwide foodie frenzy created by Osteria Francescana, top chef Massimo Bottura and his American wife, Lara Gilmore,…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Twenty-six steps lead up to this family-run hotel. A labyrinth of enchanting rooms, frescoes and modern comforts, it oozes charm – as do Florentine…
Belgrade
This evocative two-room guesthouse offers more than a comfortable bed; it's also a vessel for time travel. Billed as a 'stayover museum', Yugodom (dom…
Södermalm
Owned by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and overlooking leafy Mariatorget, the Rival is one of the city's top design hotels. Deco accents and Swedish cinema…
North Macedonia
It's worth detouring from the tourist trail just to stay at this utterly lovely village hotel, which offers four rooms in a chalet-style house and lip…
Vandrarhem af Chapman & Skeppsholmen
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
The af Chapman is a storied vessel that has done plenty of travelling of its own. It’s anchored in a superb location, swaying gently off Skeppsholmen…
Leeds
Raising the bar for luxury sleeps in Leeds, this gleaming new hotel has quickly become popular thanks to its central location close to shops and bars,…
Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
This huge hostel spans a trio of historic buildings close to Central Station and Vesterbro's on-trend venues. Slumber options range from modern single…
