Lake Garda
For those looking for a comfortable country inn away from the lake try Locanda San Verolo, located in San Verolo in the hills above Garda. Rooms are…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Costa de Almería
Right at the top of town, this delightful villa hotel offers five characterful rooms and suites with superb views, rustic dark-wood furniture and…
Trentino & South Tyrol
These pleasant campsites on the shores of Lago di Molveno come with free use of the neighbouring outdoor pool, tennis court and table tennis. It's an easy…
Delphi
Tucked away on Delphi’s upper Syngrou street – a bit of a climb if you're on foot – this relatively upscale option has an intimate feel. Rooms are on the…
Costa Smeralda
Located near the heart of the village, this tranquil place has bright, well-kept rooms, including a few units recently remodeled with snazzy new bathrooms…
Umbria
A smiling welcome, comfortable, country-style rooms and an excellent location – handy for both the car park on Piazza Quaranta Martiri and the historic…
Nafplio
This revamped hotel on a quiet street overlooks much of the old town, with spacious rooms decked out in contemporary creams and greys. The views are just…
Cyprus
These ground-level apartments are surrounded by pretty gardens and shaded by grape vines, which are perfect to breakfast under. The beamed rooms may be…
Lasithi Province
These well-kept, modern studios are a reasonable deal if you don't need a lot of elbow room. All come with a balcony with sea views and a basic…
Chios
Ultimate rural getaway in a traditional house resembling a castle tower, with vaulted ceilings and Gothic windows in well-appointed rooms. Breakfast (€6)…
Selçuk
This smart hotel has 23 well-appointed rooms, enlivened with Turkish textiles and bright bedspreads, some overlooking an inviting turquoise pool and bar…
Southern Mallorca
A chic spa-resort, this is no intimate boutique hotel, but its 300-plus rooms are stylish and every imaginable activity is on offer – from private sailing…
Hania
Once the French embassy and the office of Eleftherios Venizelos, this 600-year-old Venetian townhouse is now a charming hotel with 10 well-appointed rooms…
San Sebastián
With a great location just a sandy footstep from the beach, this smart hotel has small rooms done in muted colour schemes with black-and-white photos…
Sulcis
Near the tiny little beach at Cala Sapone, this is a well-equipped campground on the island's west coast. As well as tent pitches it also has bungalows to…
Sulcis
Near Carbonia train station in the modern lower town, this recently opened four-star makes for a convenient base. It's a smart operation with jacketed…
Ölüdeniz
Inspired by old Fethiye-style houses, this boutique pad has 26 bright and airy rooms over three floors, done up in a kind of neotropical style…
Bilbao
The family-run Gurea has arty, modern rooms with wooden floors, good natural light and pretty blue-and-white murals stencilled on the walls. It's set on…
Paros
Run by a local family for three generations, this spic-and-span hotel has simple, comfortable rooms. Ask for a balcony and a sea view. It’s opposite the…
Ayvalık
The gorgeous courtyard garden and upstairs terrace with panoramic view are the major draw at this family-run B&B, which has seven cramped rooms with…
Trieste
Located in a quiet winding street that leads to trendy Piazza Barbacan, All’Arco offers 12 pared-back, wood-beamed rooms with soothing contemporary…
Cagliari
Some way out of the centre, but still walkable, this modest pension is a great budget option. It's a homey affair with five modest guest rooms and a salon…
Costa da Morte
This well-designed, welcoming, modern hostel features two enormous private rooms, four 10-person dorms, and good bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities…
Delphi
One of Delphi's sleeker options, the Nidimos offers modern rooms decked out in contemporary taupes and whites. Rooms at the front, which boast large…
Syros
Occupying a 19th-century house, this delightful place comprises just five rooms with supercomfortable beds, Molton Brown toiletries and quirky objects…
Hania Province
Well-proportioned and modern apartments with streamlined furniture and small kitchenettes fill this modern complex right on the sandy beach and in the…
Hania Province
Run by the warm and gracious Stavroula and her family, this cheery and good-value waterfront hotel has breezy, modern rooms with balconies fronting a…
South Aegean
This fine lodge offers some of the best lake views in town from its large terrace restaurant and homely rooms climbing the rocky hillside. There's also a…
Funky Monkey Antalya Hostel & Pub
Antalya
Party hostel with its own pub on-site so the craic is large most nights. The Funky Monkey has two mixed dorms (with six and four beds) with lockers,…
Genoa
A totally charming family-run hotel ideally situated near Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Cristoforo Colombo has 18 colour-accented rooms with eclectic…
Galicia
A lovely 1746 mansion with thick stone walls and a pretty garden, the atmospheric 'Jew's Tower' has just six beautiful rooms in a fairly formal style,…
Folegandros
On the outskirts of town, these appealing rooms are spacious, immaculate and bright, with wooden furnishings and private balconies. Cycladic whites and…
Hora (Mykonos)
Veteran traveller Kostas used to run neighbouring Hotel Lefteris, but has moved directly next door and now owns this striking white-and-plum complex of…
Navarra
This family-run place hidden down a narrow side alley offers great value for money and has 21 rooms with desks, sofas and big beds. There's a flower…
Limnos
These attractive stone buildings are just metres from the beach, set on a rambling kid-friendly green with a pool. Rooms have smart wood-and-stone motifs,…
El Puerto de Santa María
In a converted 18th-century building near the bullring, this sunny 10-room hostel is El Puerto's budget pick, with a homey, friendly feel, simple…
Cuneo
A French king and an Italian pope have stayed at this hotel in the heart of the old quarter, which hints at the Lovera's stately past. Rooms are…
Pelion Peninsula
An extraordinary specimen of Pelion architecture, this beautiful guesthouse (1791), towering above lush gardens, ingeniously combines the traditional with…
Western Anatolia
Guests receive a warm welcome at this centrally located pension with very plain but tidy rooms up narrow flights of stairs. You're right in the heart of…
Los Caños de Meca
Strung around a leafy courtyard, this mellow, peachy-orange hacienda-style hideaway has 18 charmingly rustic rooms with surfy vibes, vintage furniture and…
