Your ultimate guide to Europe

Free culture, huge parks and a pub on (almost) every corner

Bistros, romance and culture everywhere you turn: it can only be Paris

Modernista architecture meets Mediterranean beaches: result!

Bikes, bars, beautiful buildings and all those canals

Ancient ruins, Renaissance art and the best food in Italy (there, we said it) 

Home to the ever-fabulous Edinburgh Fringe, the Scottish capital is worth it all year round

Italy’s most European city, Milan is a little secretive, very cool, and a joy to discover

Lose a weekend (and more) to raves and art in Europe’s hippest city

Split by the Danube river, known for its grand architecture, thermal baths and cracking nightlife scene. 

Delicious food, friendly people and 266 days of sun per year

Amsterdam is one of the world’s best cities, no doubt about it. 

If any city in the world were oversaturated with hotels, it’d be Paris.

There are a million and one brilliant hotels (and Airbnbs) in Berlin. 

Ahh, Barcelona. The city of dreams.

With over 6,000 islands, a seemingly endless coastline, ancient sites and lively party towns, it's easy to see why Greece is such a top tourist destination. Plus, it’s a country that caters to all tastes and all budgets. Whether you’re looking to tuck into Cretan dakos and assyrtiko wine in a taverna run by a feisty grandma, explore Athens’ overabundant art scene, or just install yourself by an infinity pool overlooking the Adriatic, you’re well covered. Accommodation options range from wallet-friendly, family-run digs to some of the most exclusive (and expensive) hideaways in the world, offering all manner of appealing extras; from yachts and private beaches to billiard rooms and free bikes. Here is our pick of the best hotels in Greece. RECOMMENDED: 🇬🇷 The best places to visit in Greece🏨 The best hotels in Mykonos This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

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From low-key and tasteful boutiques to hotel spas bursting with luxury. 

Grazing the Arctic Circle and tectonic plates, Iceland offers a visual feast of volcanic landscapes. 

The fabulously romantic Florence has also been a fave destination for many tourists.

Whether you’re staying for a weekend or a long, leisurely vacation.