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Lonely PlanetOct 15, 2026

Best Boutique Hotels in Europe: 15 Design-Forward Stays Worth the Trip

A villa in Italy, a mansion in Greece and a spa in Mallorca are among our picks of the best boutique hotels in Europe, with price guidance and booking tips.

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PassalacquaHotelMoltrasio, Italy18th-century villa on Lake Como with 'grand villa cuisine'.
Violino d’OroHotelVenice, ItalyMusic-inspired hotel on the Moisè Canal.
Casa BonavitaHotelAttard, Malta300-year-old noble palazzo with restored baroque arches.
Valletta BarRestaurantAttard, MaltaBar with hand-painted wallpaper creating a storybook feel.
Burg Hotel OberlechHotelLech am Arlberg, AustriaCharming ski lodge with minimalist mountain motif design.
KriegeralpeRestaurantLech am Arlberg, AustriaHotel's mountain lodge serving gourmet cuisine.
Hotel TwentySevenHotelAmsterdam, The NetherlandsSuite-only hotel with maximalist design near Royal Palace.
Restaurant BougainvilleRestaurantAmsterdam, The NetherlandsHotel restaurant with an impressive breakfast spread.
Stamba HotelHotelTbilisi, GeorgiaHotel in former publishing house with libraries in rooms.
D BlockPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaCoworking space catering to the city's creative community.
Aman Sveti StefanHotelSveti Stefan, MontenegroPrivate island hotel in a 15th-century fishing village.
Eleven Deplar FarmHotelÓlafsfjörður, IcelandFormer sheep farm with modern architecture and indoor-outdoor pool.
Hotel NeriHotelBarcelona, SpainHotel in Gothic Quarter on Plaça de Sant Felip Neri.
Sextanto Albergo DiffusoHotelApennine Mountains, ItalyFortified medieval village transformed into a boutique hotel.

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 21

12 Wine Hotels Around the World Where You Can Sip, Sleep, and Stomp Grapes

The best wine hotels don’t just pour local bottles—they immerse guests in the people, places, and traditions behind them.

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The Vines Resort & SpaHotelUco Valley, ArgentinaOffers harvest immersion, hands-on winemaking, Andes setting.
Les Sources de CaudalieHotelMartillac, FranceThis Bordeaux hotel has all the essentials for a relaxed countryside getaway.
La Grand’VigneRestaurantMartillac, FranceTwo-Michelin-starred dining with wine pairings.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa ValleyHotelCalistoga, United StatesBuilt around a working winery with vineyard-front rooms.
Elusa WineryPlaceCalistoga, United StatesWinery located steps from guest rooms.
AuroRestaurantCalistoga, United StatesOn-site restaurant with Michelin star and tasting menus.
Rosewood Castiglion del BoscoHotelMontalcino, ItalyExperience luxury at Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel in Tuscany, nestled within one of Italy’s oldest and…
Mont RochelleHotelFranschhoek, South AfricaIntimate hotel with vineyard suites and estate-grown wine.
Hotel Marqués de RiscalAttractionElciego, SpainContemporary hotel with Frank Gehry architecture.
Royal Champagne Hotel & SpaHotelChampillon, FranceOverlooks Champagne's UNESCO World Heritage vineyard landscape.
Tivoli Kopke Porto GaiaHotelPorto Gaia, PortugalVisit one of the best hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia, located close to Douro riverfront.
The Wine House Hotel at Quinta da PachecaHotelPorto Gaia, Portugal
Songtsam Lodge CizhongHotelCizhong, China
El Cielo Resort & WineryHotelValle de Guadalupe, Mexico
Vazisubani EstateHotelVazisubani, Georgia

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 22

These 16 Affordable Hotels in Europe Are Buzzy, Beautiful, and Under $300 a Night

From boutique city breaks to seaside stays, these are the budget-friendly gems to know about in Europe.

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The Hoxton, FlorenceHotelFlorence, ItalyOccupies a Renaissance palazzo and a modernist structure.
BornetaHotelBarcelona, SpainCozy hotel in Barcelona's Born neighborhood with rooftop access.
Hotel RochechouartRestaurantParis, FranceArt Deco relic with well-designed rooms and a nightclub.
The VintageHotelLisbon, PortugalBoutique hotel with a chic midcentury theme and vintage bar carts.
The July - Boat & Co.HotelAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFormer warehouse with open-plan bar, restaurant, and colorful rooms.
Il Palazzo ExperimentalHotelVenice, ItalyBased in a former shipping company head office on Zattere promenade.
Numo IerapetraHotelIerapetra, GreeceAdults-only retreat on a black-sand beach with a standout restaurant.
Ace Hotel & Swim Club AthensHotelAthens, GreeceHomage to Greek Riviera's golden era with a French-American restaurant.
Mama Shelter RomaHotelRome, ItalyBold, pop-art themed hotel with candy-colored decor and yellow bathrooms.
Palacio de TaviraHotelTavira, PortugalRenovated palace and Moorish-style cubes with a restaurant serving seafood.
The DeanHotelBerlin, GermanyPairs bold design with cultural connectivity and a food concept.
Hotel OttiliaHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkHoused in a former grain storage building with a rooftop bar.
Lopota LakeHotelLopota, GeorgiaSprawling resort with lake or mountain views and diverse dining options.
Hotel AmourHotelNice, FranceNice hotel.
Palazzo PreviteraHotelSicily, ItalySicily hotel.
Savona 18 SuitesHotelMilan, ItalyMilan suites.

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The GuardianJun 26

Incredible panoramas, wildflower meadows and the odd wild horse: readers’ favourite walks in Europe

From cliffside views of Lake Garda to post-hike saunas in Sweden, you share your most memorable walking trips • Tell us about a cooler European coast – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher If you have a head for heights, then you can “walk with the gods” on the Sentiero degli Dei . It’s cut into the vertiginous hillside high above the Amalfi coast, offering heavenly views all the way to Cap…

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TravelmarPlaceAmalfi Coast, ItalyOffers combined bus and ferry ticket to walk start.
Sentiero degli DeiTrailAgerola, ItalyCut into hillside high above Amalfi coast, offers heavenly views.
BomeranoNeighborhoodAgerola, ItalyLovely hamlet where the walk starts.
Five Lakes hikeTrailZakopane, PolandMost beautiful hike in Poland, passes five glittering lakes.
Palenica BiałczańskaSightZakopane, PolandParking lot where the Five Lakes hike begins.
Dolinie Pięciu Stawów hutRestaurantZakopane, PolandStop here to enjoy a hearty żurek soup.
Morskie OkoSightZakopane, PolandMost storied lake in Poland, glittering far below.
ŻywiecRestaurantZakopane, PolandA lager to enjoy at the lakeside hut.
Ushguli to Mestia routeTrailMestia, GeorgiaPasses dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towers, glacial pools.
Transcaucasian TrailTrailMestia, GeorgiaRoute passes through dramatic and beautiful mountain landscapes.
Kungsleden TrailTrailAbisko, SwedenWalked a section in Swedish Lapland, Arctic Circle.
Wildschönau valleyNeighborhoodWildschönau, AustriaOffers amazing hiking options accessible for the whole family.
NiederauSightWildschönau, AustriaTel.
JoelspitzeSightWildschönau, AustriaClimb offers 360-degree panoramas and gentian flowers.
Ruta del CaresTrailPoncebos, SpainIncredible hike through a canyon with tunnels.
Picos de EuropaSightPoncebos, SpainThe range is situated in the Autonomous Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León.
CaínNeighborhoodPoncebos, SpainIdyllic hamlet reached after canyon tunnels.
EllbachseeblickViewpointBaiersbronn, GermanyStunning viewpoint on the hike.
Sankenbach waterfallSightBaiersbronn, GermanyWaterfall on the hike.
Konus cardPlaceFreudenstadt, GermanyIncludes public transport if staying in participating locations.
MännlichenSightWengen, SwitzerlandCable car up to the Panoramaweg trail.
AuffacSightWildschönau, Austria

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Atlas ObscuraJun 25

Doorless Shrine of Gogni in Gogni, Georgia

Georgians call it "Karugdebeli" -- literally, "Door-thrown-off". For as long as anyone can remember, no building on this holy mountain has been able to survive with its doors intact, so all its shrines remain open to the public 24 hours a day. The first shrine dedicated to St. George is said to have been built here in the 7th or 8th century C.E. - although, as is often the case in the Caucasus,…

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TkibuliNeighborhoodlocated in the Imereti region at the foot of the Racha Range and the Nakerala limestone cliff, which marks the boundary…
KarugdebeliSightShrine on holy mountain with no doors
St. George's DayFestivalFestivals dedicated to St. George held twice yearly
Gogni shrineSightRebuilt shrine without doors in the 1980s
St. GeorgePlace
TerjolaNeighborhood
Karugdebeli shrineSight

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

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Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaIt is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft).
Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, CanadaThe lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the…
Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada

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Atlas ObscuraOct 22, 2025

The Colchis Fountain in Kutaisi, Georgia

In the middle of the main roundabout in the centre of Kutaisi sits the Colchis Fountain. The design of the fountain is inspired by famous gold jewelery discovered at archaeological sites throughout Georgia, unearthed from the former Kingdom of Colchis, and consists of 30 different statues. Atop the fountain are two horses, said to belong to the legendary King Aeëtes of Colchis. Around the fount…

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The GuardianSep 21, 2025

From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world

Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs Eternal Landscapes offers individual and small-group trips to Mongolia, with a focus on supporting local communities. On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the “Middle Gobi”, an area often by…

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Eternal LandscapesPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaOffers trips to Mongolia supporting local communities.
Amba YaaluHotelKandalama, Sri LankaSri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women.
Thema CollectionPlaceKandalama, Sri LankaEco-friendly hotel chain with a focus on women's employment.
Intrepid TravelPlaceMarrakesh, MoroccoOffers South Morocco Discovery adventure.
Masai Clean Cookstoves projectPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaHelps replace traditional stoves with modern models.
Wild FrontiersPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaOffers tailored community-led trips.
Tusheti regionNeighborhoodTbilisi, GeorgiaProtected landscape managed by the Tushetian people.
Nukriani WorkshopsPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaSupports local communities and traditional crafts.
Village WaysPlaceBhopal, IndiaPioneer in sustainable tourism.
Kanha national parkSightBhopal, IndiaSafari highlight in rural India.
Gap360PlaceAccra, GhanaOffers trips supporting local communities for 18-30 year olds.
Ghana Teaching and Childcare ProjectPlaceAccra, GhanaVolunteers work alongside locals in schools or childcare.
Astungkara WayTrailDenpasar, Indonesia85-mile hiking route across Bali.
Township and VillagePlaceStellenbosch, South AfricaWelcomes visitors into communities in Stellenbosch.
Erdenedalai ExplorerPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaFive-day trip staying with a herding family.
G AdventuresPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaPuts community tourism at the heart of many itineraries.
Rukha Ayllu projectPlaceHuilloc, PeruHelps families in Huilloc benefit from responsible tourism.
Valencia Travel CuscoPlaceHuilloc, PeruLaunched initiative to improve infrastructure in Huilloc.
Colours of PeruPlaceHuilloc, Peru14-day trip including a visit to the Rukha Ayllu project.
Tree to Waterfall hikeTrailDenpasar, IndonesiaFour-day hike covering 29 miles.
Kayamandi townshipNeighborhoodStellenbosch, South Africa

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BBC TravelOct 16, 2012

Destinations

A rugged land of glaciers, mountains and fjords, South Georgia is one of the remotest places on Earth. Spanish adventure athlete Antonio de la Rosa attempted to row alone through the roughest seas on ...