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Perfectly situated in Munich Central Station, this hotel has 165 rooms, all ranging in size and style. Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, flat screen TV, desk and free WI-FI.At the heart of the hotel is the restaurant, NEN...

34 Guest House is a fantastic accommodation with rooms full of details that are decorated according to special Portuguese regions. It’s located in Setúbal, a nice area in the South West of Portugal, near the beach and next to the capital of the co...

There's something colonially exotic about the AiguaClara, unsurprisingly so as this palace was built in 1866 by a local businessman who had made his fortune in Cuba. The end result is an architecture that certainly owes more than a passing nod to...

The Akrich is wonderfully located on a 700 metre high hill, some 20 minutes from Marrakech by the Atlas Mountains and on the outskirts of a Berber village of the same name.It’s a special little place where socialising with guests and the lovely ow...

You can’t get any more central than this. Located just steps from the Champs Elysées and Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Amastan Paris is a new kind of boutique hotel that has been designed to meet each and every one of your expectations. And despite...

Harmony, brightness and refinement are the characteristics of this charming Florentine home, the top floor (with elevator) of a beautiful old building. The rooms, all different from one another, have the walls painted in soft colors made from natu...

If one word sums ups the Antica Locanda Lunetta then it is probably “authenticity”.  It’s a place that remains true to its soul. First of all, the Lunetta dates back to the 1600s and it still retains the original stone wall, in...

Located in the historic area of the village of Gesturi, among cobblestone streets and ancient churches lies the mansion of Cortis Antigas that was built for a noble family in the 19th century. In this delicately restructured home, it is poss...

La Rectoria de Sant Miquel de Pineda is a stunning B&B set in the Garrotxa Volcanic Nature Reserve within the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees. Your hosts, Roy and Goretti, undertook a lengthy 4 year renovation project of this former priest’s house, which dat...

The Blackheath Lodge is a stylish guesthose in the heart of Cape Town, beneath the Signal Hill, near heaven and city center. Built 1880, the Victorian house was just recently all new renovated. Not only its big, open rooms with the high cei...

The inner courtyard of Blanco Riad dates from the XVIII century with very impressive columns and arches sustaining a balcony which gives access to the bedrooms. This is a historical place. The garden is filled with the soothing sounds of wa...

A great place to relax and take in the good things from a beautiful region. In our book, any excuse to go and experience fine wines, gastronomy and the delicious white truffles of northern Italy is fine by us. If we can then stay at the Cà Sa...

The enchanting Calçada Guesthouse is located in the heart of the historic centre of Tavira. Half of the year it is a Bed & Breakfast, the other half is a holiday home rental. The accommodation offers six individually furnished rooms, all with...

“Casa Albertí is harmony. Where the senses subtly open up and sensitivity is sweetly intuited”.  (Quote from website)Nestled away in the historic centre of Mahón, Casa Albertí offers a superb location ensuring that guests are within walking d...

Beautiful small hotel with four rooms and one suite located in a former silk weaver's house. It is conveniently nestled in the old quarter of the medieval town Xátiva. When restoring the building, the Spanish and British owners carefully maintaine...

Castelo Rodrigo is a place of tremendous pastoral beauty, a medieval village, thick stonewall houses perfectly integrated in the environment and surrounded by verdant nature and hills. It is on the rustic side, of course, but a stay here does not...

Those looking to come face to face with rural customs will find the region of Lamego and the Casa de Santo Antonio de Britiande an excellent choice. It is an unhurried sort of place where tradition still plays an important role in local life. The...

Casa do Escritor is a hidden gem found in the historical centre of Évora, a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city. The house dates back to 1742 and has belonged to the same family for 5 generations! They really are experts in all things Évora and k...

Typically Galician rural house, located in the beautiful Fragas del Eume forest. This 16th century rural country house is located in perhaps the loveliest area in the whole of Galicia, the heart of the Fragas del Eume, the only Atlantic fores...

Casa Montani is situated in an 18th century building in the heart of Rome, overlooking the Piazza del Popolo. The location is ideal with the famous Spanish steps only a 10 minute walk away. Furthermore, the nearby station of Flamini provides excel...

Upon arrival, your friendly and warm hostess, Caroline, welcomes you with open arms and will be overflowing with incredible intel about Marseille. She not only aids your discovery of hidden gems around the city but she also starts your day off...

Casa Paço D`Ilhas stands for traditional heritage-style with contemporary comfort. Whether you book a deluxe room or a low-key cabana, there will be no difference in the way you will feel immersed in a holistic leisure experience.In the Casa Paço...

Wonderfully located and good value for money rural bed and breakfast. Set in the gorgeous Tuscan hills, and yet only half an hour from Florence, the Casa Palmira is one of those skillfully renovated medieval farmhouses that the Italians seem...

Our charming rural accommodation, room rental and catering, will surprise you with its perfect balance of ancient and modern, tradition and innovation. The main building of S. XVIII is representative of the architecture of Galicia and was adapted...

Casa Vaganto is a hidden gem in one of the most popular and beautiful parts of Barcelona. The boutique hotel is conveniently located in Barcelona’s theatre district and next to Blai street, where you find a lot of good restaurants and tapas bar...

CasaDoria is in Loutra close to Lentas, on the southern coast of Crete. Greek charm and beautiful landscapes as far as the eye can see are waiting for you! An old tavern turned into a seaside retreat: The white house whit its blue doors is surroun...

Enjoy the simple hospitality of an authentic Moroccan country house.You really can’t get much cuter or authentic - or better situated for that matter – than the Chez Momo. Placed snugly away by the lovely Tizi-n-Test road, en route to the High Atl...

Convento is more than a small boutique hotel. It is indeed, a concept: nine light, white, airy bedrooms, a townhouse, a family home, a place to be yourself. And a lot, a lot more. Enjoy the roof terrace and gaze over the sea and the white roofs of...

Charming 4 room Riad right in the heart of old Marrakech. We loved the Dar Attajmil, for all sorts of reasons: the excellent location, the cosy feel, the attention to detail and, last but not least, the excellent price for what it has to offer.Fir...

Just 15 minutes from Marrakech there lies a place called Dar Zarraba, surrounded by a hectare of olive groves and with beautiful views of the Atlas Mountains as a backdrop. Those 15 minutes may as well be a lifetime away from the bustling city,...

Dimore delle Zagare Ortigia is located in a recently restored 19th century building in the historic center of Ortigia. Nearby you will find the ancient Jewish district and the major sites of historical and cultural interest of the city of Syrac...

The Dona Emília Guesthouse is located in the centre of Viana do Castelo, in Praça da República in the principal square. The century-old building has three storeys and three fronts, giving on to Praça da República, the Costume Museum and Santa...

Everything aspect of this small family run hotel works perfectly. The hosts, Imanol and Elixabet are charming and urbane, whilst the setting of Donamaria is within the awe inspiring, yet little known enclave of the Navarra Pyrenees. The two houses...

Please excuse the pun but the Finca la Favorita is one of our favourites in Andalusia. Especially if what you are looking for is serenity and relaxation in a typical 19th century “cortijo” (a traditional rural house from Southern Spain) bang in th...

At Flamboyant b&b you can totally immerse yourself in the fabulousness of the Portuguese Silver Coast and enjoy a boutique hotel experience but without paying through the nose.

A fun, character filled place to stay in Madeira. Do you think of Madeira as a traditional holiday resort with stuffy accommodations? Not so! Just look at the guesthouse Casa do Papagaio Verde. Modern, bold and built with enormous glass window...

The Hostal La Hormiga Voladora is one of those lovely, unassuming places that seem increasingly hard to find in this day and age, so imagine our delight when we came across it in our travels. It is a beautifully situated and quirky seaside ac...

“I wandered through Venice’s far retreat Laughed in the sun, and life seemed so sweet.” Venice brings out the poet in all of us; it is simply that sort of magical place, and any stay here must be in an accommodation that does it justice. So w...

In the trendy quarter of Poble-Sec, you will find the new little gem of Secretplaces' collection: Hotel Brummell. This beautiful hotel was opened in 2015 and now appears as a true oasis in the middle of the lively city of Barcelona.The hotel was b...

The beautiful accommodation Can Liret is located in Palafrugell, on the Spanish border with France and near the Catalan capital Barcelona. Guests can choose between twin and double rooms or a suite with a terrace. All the rooms are comfortable...

The House that Terry Thomas built up. The “House on the Hill” has a most interesting story to tell, for it was discovered by none other than Terry Thomas, one of Britain’s best loved comic actors. He fell in love with the place one day whil...

Hotel Casa Camper is a beautiful design hotel situated in the heart of the city, between Las Ramblas and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Casa Camper offers a selection of 30 rooms and 10 hotel suites. Each room is decorated in a minimalist styl...

The Hotel Gutkowski may have a northern European name but its sensibilities are pure southern Italian. Situated on the eastern seaboard of the island of Ortigia - in the historic centre of Siracusa - this charming accommodation overlooks the se...

Active relaxation anyone? If you want to relax, see beautiful countryside and perhaps enjoy a number of activities, then may we suggest the lovely Hôtellerie La Petite Couronne, which opened its doors to the public in 2009. This is a place th...

Charming little hotel bang in the heart of old town Bilbao. This city may not be the most fashionable of Spain’s cities, but it does have the titanium-clad Guggenheim and the Iturriena Ostatua, a lovely little hotel that surely must be one of the...

This cheery hotel in Arles is quite a jolly place, full of bright colours, quaint pieces of furniture, more than a bit of personality and an excellent price/quality ratio. It’s cute, rather than luxurious, and its position, adjacent to...

What makes this small, rustic and recently built hotel an attractive proposition? Is it the thoughtful and ample use of natural materials such as wood and stone in its construction? The light that seems to shine in from all angles: the coquettish...

Situated in a historic building from the early 1900's in the heart of Rome, La Design.aTA Experience Bed & Breakfast is the perfect accommodation to base yourself at whilst exploring this magnificent city. As the name suggests, this B&B provi...

Beautiful boutique hotel in a rural area of Cantabria. The authentic village Carmona is surrounded by mountains and is the perfect base for hiking, cycling or canyoning tours.  The 18th-century house has been restored in 1997 and refurbi...

What is so wonderful about this accommodation is the affectionate way the owners cater for their clients, with attention to every detail that makes a stay here an utter enjoyable experience. The house is surrounded by woods and is a divine destina...

You’ll find La Maga Rooms in the old quarter of Játiva (Xàtiva) – on the road that leads to the Castle and a stone’s throw from the centre of town. This is a venerable house that was once a pilgrim’s hostel and has been recently renovated wit...

If you visit a city as beautiful as Bruges then it is only right and proper to stay in a place that does it justice. And sure enough, right in the centre of town you will be amazed by La Maison de Nathalie. This exclusive bed & breakfast seduces w...

Nestled in a quiet street, just off the Avenue de la République, the Hotel Le Général is located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, one of the trendiest districts of the capital, so a perfect place to explore all the attractions this lovely city...

We visited the Lime Tree Hotel by chance during a trip to London as it was not part of our itinerary, but we’re so glad we found it.We fell in love with this hotel, the area and not least the hosts. It’s just such a friendly and hospitable place,...

Do you want to enjoy a calm and relaxing stay in one of the most beautiful and secluded corners of Catalonia? Mas Ferran offers a unique accommodation in Pals that will bring you into a world full of rest and regeneration! Every room includes a fl...

We love the Masseria Montenapoleone’s own initial description as being "located in Puglia, southern Italy, somewhere between magic and forgotten". “Somewhere between magic and forgotten” has a poetic but true ring about it. You can also add b...

This is the real deal, the authentic stuff – a true masseria in Puglia, made completely out of local stone and a testimony to the ancient civilization of Apilia and Salento. Its history hasn’t precluded it from becoming today a great bed & br...

If the push comes to the shove, we’d say this is one of our top 3 favourite hotels in Amsterdam. It’s not the most luxurious or the most expensive, but what makes it so special is the exceptional mix of style, charm and ambience cou...

You are looking for a bohemian-style accommodation with luxury comfort? In this case, Mo House in Porto should be your first choice. It is situated in the historical center of Porto, next to the best restaurants, and a 3 minute walk from Ribeir...

A typically cute rural Alentejo house - made for relaxation. This late 18th century rural house was originally used as a granary and has been in the hands of the present owner’s family for six generations. The architecture is typical Alentejo – si...

Located in the heart of York, close to all of the local attractions, Moxy York makes an ideal base to stay at in order to explore the city. York Minster, the Shambles, Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms, and York Dungeon are all just around the corner. Wake u...

The enoturismo Novavila Rias Baixas, located in Meis, was born due to the family Vilanova Peña’s passion for wine, decoration, people and places. Guests can even purchase objects, accessories or pieces of furniture in the hotel’s showroom. All obj...

Come to know the story that each of them hides' We invite our guests to immerse themselves in the history of Bucarelli Palace. Our rooms tell the experiences of each of the residents of the house since the 17th century.

The Pedras Verdes Guesthouse proves that style, simplicity and comfort can go hand in hand to striking effect. Erik and Ingrid, hosts of undoubted good taste, have managed to transform this 200 hundred-year-old, 5 acre, farmhouse into something tr...

Another of those lovely, old world meet new Istanbul hotels. Dating back to the 19th century, this design hotel is centrally located in the historic Beyoğlu district, on the European side of Istanbul. It offers uniquely styled rooms where the...

Podere Salicotto is a charming Bed & Breakfast farm near Buonconvento, halfway between the hills of Siena, the Crete Senesi, and the Val d’Orcia.Set on a panoramic and strategic promontory, it is an ideal base for truly experiencing the beauty of...

Charming Posada de San José in the heart of Cuenca, a World Heritage City since 1996. This 17th century “hanging house” really is one of those special places located in a special town. It manages to imbue atmosphere, history and peace. Situated in...

Pousada Villa Amado may take a minimalist approach to decor but it certainly goes above and beyond when it comes to hospitality. Arrive in Morro de São Paulo to a refreshing glass of juice and friendly smiles before heading off to the in...

Italy isn’t just about the rolling hills of Tuscany, the imperial history of Rome or the fiery Mediterranean temperament of the south. People sometimes forget it is also about utterly stunning mountain scenery more in keeping with the "Sound of...

The Quinta de São Vincente is an excellent choice for lovers of wine and rural retreats. This pretty rustic estate produces the bubbly “vinho verde” or green wine (which refers to its young age, not colour). Guests can visit the cellars and buy th...

Great hospitality and welcoming our guests with open arms is key here.  The B&B Relais Grand Tour and Grand Tour Suites is definitely "old-world" style, welcomes anyone and is particularly ideal for history buffs, art lovers and romantic geta...

The "Lila House" is utterly wonderful, full of charm, comfort, serenity, character, tasteful, smooth – it has it all. Is it the wonderful renovation of a centuries old Riad that does it? Is it the lovely hosts? The beautiful sun terrace? It...

One of the finest types of accommodation in Morocco are Riads. What characterises a Riad? For the most part, usually it’s a rather small building with a courtyard. In the best case, it has a swimming pool and a rooftop terrace with a magnificent v...

The Saint Shermin is a tiny, cosy and very lovable little hotel. Unfortunately – or thank God – it is not a large all-inclusive hotel with a stocky atmosphere. This also means though, that it does not offer a 24 hour reception service and a fiv...

If there’s a Madrid equivalent to Paris’s Bohemian quarters then the Plaza de Las Cortes is probably a prime candidate for the honour. Artists, funky shops, that “out of the box” atmosphere, it’s all there and the Script is in the thick of it a...

SleepWell Warsaw offers outstanding apartments with amazing location in two different renovated buildings from the 50s. The bigger unit is located in Ordynacka Street 14, which leads straight to Frederic Chopin Museum. A few steps from Nowy Swi...

The century old Sos Ferres comprises 60 hectares of pastoral beauty. Fig trees, almond trees and carob trees, vie with the blurting of sheep reared here to provide a relaxing countryside experience for any visitor who wants to get away from t...

The boutique hotel Stadsherberg in the center of Alphen aan de Rijn once was a headmaster’s house built in 1895. A hundred years later, the owners transformed the building with much love and attention into a modern inn with a luxurious twi...

The 5rooms Barcelona is a stylish B&B situated in the heart of downtown Barcelona. This bed and breakfast has 12 rooms on offer (9 superior doubles and 2 junior suites), as well as two fully-equipped apartments which are perfect for families or th...

The Tótem hotel is situated in a beautiful historic building in the very heart of Madrid, close to the “Barrio de Salamanca” and surrounded by exclusive restaurants and the most refined boutiques. What may look like a classic and elegant building...