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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

10 Top Hotels in Central and Southern Europe 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Central and Southern Europe.

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Esplanade Zagreb HotelHotelAutoZubak Lease nudi dugoročan (višegodišnji) ili mjesečni najam vozila u obliku pretplate.
Elsewhere
Hotel Sacher SalzburgHotelSalzburg, AustriaAt this 1866 grande dame on the Salzach River, almost every room has a view of the Old Town and fortress, while inside…
Rosewood ViennaHotelVienna, AustriaGenießen Sie erstklassige Annehmlichkeiten und tadellosen Service im luxuriösen Rosewood Vienna, einem 5-Sterne-Hotel…
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace BudapestHotelBudapest, HungarySet the scene.
Park Hyatt ViennaHotelVienna, AustriaThere’s a reason why this gilded palace feels so, well, rich: Evoking an updated spin on Hapsburg-era grandeur, the…
The Phoenicia MaltaHotelValletta, MaltaExperience timeless luxury at The Phoenicia Malta, a 5-star hotel just outside the capital of Valletta, offering…
Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel CollectionHotelBudapest, HungaryPast an elegant façade in Budapest’s historic center is a world inspired by music and powered by whimsy.
Rosewood Schloss FuschlHotelSalzburg, AustriaRosewood’s second hotel in Austria combines the best lake view in the country with plenty of history.
Hyatt Regency BelgradeHotelBelgrade, Serbia
Das Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain ResortHotelSalzburg, Austria

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

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Zagreb’sMarketright up there with Europe’s finest
FuliranjeMarketmarket for carols, concerts, crafts and DJs
Ban Jelačić SqNeighborhoodsnack on hot chestnuts and licitars
Elsewhere
Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, Belgiumstrikingly lit square with a fabulous tree
Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, Austriamarket with carollers, handicraft stalls, and Christmas train
SenaatintoriNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandmarket on elegant 19th-century square
StriezelmarktMarketDresden, Germanyhas enraptured folk since 1434
Nuremberg's marketMarketNuremberg, Germanytwo million visit
Innsbruck's medieval old town marketsMarketInnsbruck, Austriafolk bands play and chalets sell decorations
Hellbrunn's baroque palaceSightSalzburg, Austriapairs Christmas markets with northern lights
Ravenna GorgeSightSchluchsee, GermanyChristmas market in the snowy Black Forest
RathausSightVienna, Austriamarket in front of the neo-Gothic building
SpittelbergQuarterVienna, Austriaromantic market in narrow Biedermeier lanes
Schloss SchönbrunnSightVienna, Austriamarket on the grounds with a magnificent tree
Golden RoofAttractionInnsbruck, Austriahuge tree glitters in front of it
MarktplatzNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriatraditional fairground rides and puppet shows
KiebachgasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriafairytale-themed street
Maria-Theresien-StrasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriamarket stalls and trees packed with twinkling lights
Hellbrunn Advent MagicMarketSalzburg, Austriaheld at Salzburg's Schloss Hellbrunn
Place de BrouckèreNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiumice and curling rinks and a merry-go-round
Pl Sainte-CatherineNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiummarket spreads out here for shopping
Winchester’s Christmas marketMarketWinchester, United Kingdomin the cathedral’s historic grounds
Raekoja platsNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniaenormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets
AleksanterinkatuNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandfestivities kick off with switching on the lights
Colmar in AlsaceNeighborhoodColmar, Francegingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six markets

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Lonely PlanetJul 29

What to Know Before Traveling to Croatia

Lean on these tips for planning a Croatia adventure, allowing you to show up with insider advice on etiquette, safety and local culture.

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Esplanade ZagrebHotela luxury retreat in Zagreb
Zagreb CathedralPlace of worshipdamaged in a 2020 earthquake
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Dubrovnik Old TownHostelDubrovnik, CroatiaUNESCO status and beautiful walled architecture
JadrolinijaPlaceCroatianational ferry operator for island-hopping
Hotel DubrovnikHotelDubrovnik, Croatiacentrally located in Dubrovnik
The Marriott IsolanoHotelCres, Croatialocated on Cres island
Club Funimation BorikHotelCroatiaYour hotel in Zadar for active holidays ➤ All-inclusive plus ✔ Beachfront location ✔ Falky Land & entertainment ✔ Spa &…
Croatian National BankPlaceCroatiaexchange old Croatian kuna currency
Diocletian's PalaceAttractionSplit, Croatiawalls in Split where public drinking is prohibited
Hotel VesperaHotelCroatia

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National GeographicJan 1, 2025

8 food destinations to visit in 2025

It’s the things you eat that stay with you. Freshly caught sardines in Lisbon, ramen in Tokyo’s backstreets, barbecue brisket in a dusty roadside diner in Texas — what we eat often shapes where we go ...

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NoelRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant in Zagreb headed by Mario Mandaric.
Bistro 96RestaurantRestaurant serving French-Croatian fusion dishes.
KoricaBakeryArtisan bakery in Zagreb launched by Ivana Urem Marohnic.
Elsewhere
Taquería El Califa de LeónRestaurantMexico City, MexicoHumble spot awarded a Michelin star for its Gaonera taco.
QuintonilRestaurantMexico City, MexicoIt is owned by chef Jorge Vallejo and manager Alejandra Flores, a couple who met while working at the fellow diner…
Cumbrian coastlineNeighborhoodCumbria, United KingdomCoastline included in new food travel itineraries in Cumbria.
Alabama TrailsTrailAlabama, United StatesNew routes in Alabama focusing on classic neighborhood restaurants.
Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda FountainRestaurantScottsboro, United States1869 pharmacy-turned-cafe with a retro 20ft-long soda fountain counter.
Chris’ HotdogsRestaurantMontgomery, United StatesMontgomery restaurant located on Dexter Avenue.
SalonRestaurantCape Town, South AfricaAfrica’s Best New Restaurant, popular for its global tasting menu.
La ColombeRestaurantCape Town, South AfricaRestaurant on World’s Best 50 Restaurants list, praised for fusion tasting menus.
PalateRestaurantBusan, South KoreaRestaurant in Busan with chef Kim Jae-hoon elevating the dining scene.
Agli AmiciRestaurantRovinj, CroatiaFirst restaurant in Croatia to receive two Michelin stars.
Gacka Honey TrailTrailLika, CroatiaTrail in Lika region where visitors can walk with local beekeepers.
Casa NovaRestaurantSant Martí Sarroca, SpainRestaurant in Sant Martí Sarroca with a Michelin Green Star.
RosettaCaféMexico City, Mexico
PujolRestaurantMexico City, Mexico

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