Violino d’Oro, Venice

Lonely PlanetOct 15

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.

Music-inspired hotel on the Moisè Canal.

14 things in this story

Violino d’OroHotelMusic-inspired hotel on the Moisè Canal.
Elsewhere
PassalacquaHotelMoltrasio, Italy18th-century villa on Lake Como with 'grand villa cuisine'.
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.

Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →

AfarSep 21

10 Best Places to Travel in November

This article was originally published in September 2025 and most recently updated on September 21, 2026. November is a month to give thanks, and not just in America. Venice builds a bridge across the ...

Passion project hotel in San Marco neighborhood, two minutes from Piazza San Marco.

24 things in this story

Piazza San MarcoSightThe Piazzetta is an extension of the Piazza towards San Marco basin in its southeast corner.
Festa della Madonna della SaluteFestivalAnnual festival held November 21, with a temporary bridge across Grand Canal.
Basilica Santa Maria della SaluteSightHuge, wedding cake-like church thanked for ending a plague.
castradinaRestaurantMutton and cabbage stew, default dinner for the Festa della Madonna della Salute.
Violino d’OroHotelPassion project hotel in San Marco neighborhood, two minutes from Piazza San Marco.
Elsewhere
Cape May Bird ObservatorySightCape May, United StatesOfficial observatory for birdwatching.
Cape May Point State ParkNature reserveCape May, United StatesIdeal perch for birders during migration season.
Nimb HotelHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkWhimsical luxury hotel overlooking Tivoli Gardens.
Tivoli GardensTheme parkCopenhagen, DenmarkAmusement park with a Christmas market starting November 13.
Congress HallHotelCape May, United StatesAmerica's oldest seaside resort, first welcoming guests in 1816.
Washington Street MallMarketCape May, United StatesHosts a festive artisan market from late November through early January.
La BanchinaCaféCopenhagen, Denmark16-seat restaurant on water's edge with sauna and bathing pier.
Wine Country ThanksgivingFestivalWillamette Valley, United StatesEvent where tasting rooms offer special events or drop-ins.
Uva wineshopMarketWest Salem, United StatesWineshop in West Salem where Greywing Cellars wines can be found.
Chachalu Museum & Cultural CenterMuseumWillamette Valley, United StatesDedicated to foregrounding the stories of local indigenous people.
Allison Inn & SpaHotelWillamette Valley, United StatesResort with 85 rooms, 35-acre parcel, vineyard views, and a 15,000 sq ft spa.
Rea’s FarmPlaceWest Cape May, United StatesFamily-owned pick-your-own spot offering kid-friendly activities.
RefshaleøenQuarterCopenhagen, DenmarkWarehouse district turned hipster hub with winter bathing spots.
Loy KrathongFestivalBangkok, ThailandThai Festival of Lights on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month.
Chao PhrayaSightBangkok, ThailandBangkok's main river, becomes a candle-flickering stream during Loy Krathong.
Yi Peng Sky Lantern FestivalFestivalChiang Mai, ThailandLanna-culture counterpart to Loy Krathong, held November 24–25.
matari'i i ni'aFestivalPapeete, French PolynesiaSeason of abundance, kicks off November 20, signals arrival of rains.
Greywing CellarsRestaurantWillamette Valley, United States
Four Seasons BangkokHotelBangkok, Thailand

Read the full piece at Afar →

Violino d’Oro

In the coverage2 stories

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

10 Best Places to Travel in November