Where to stay

The Hotel Guru’s guide to where to stay on Santorini has practical advice and recommendations about Santorini’s main towns and centres — just what you need to help you decide which one will be the perfect base for your visit to this spectacular island. Whether you’re here to admire the unique white, cubist architecture, soak up the sunsets across the caldera, spend time on black and white beaches, visit her wineries, archaeological treasures, or buzzing tavernas, or a combination of all of this and more, there will be some towns and centres offering you more than others. Plus they’re all so beautiful it’s difficult to choose on photos alone…

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Valencia, from the historic highlights of El Carmen and the Old Town; to foodie favourite, Ruzafa; El Cabanyal for beach-lovers; and the modernist treasures of L'Eixample...

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Toronto’s neighbourhoods will help you find the perfect place to stay: be close to everything Downtown, or on the Harbourfront, be hip in Queen West, or foodie in Kensington Market. Read our guide to find your match...

One of Tokyo’s appeals are the city’s contradictions, how can a city be both so historic and traditional, and yet so contemporary? And the type of accommodation you can find in Tokyo really reflects this, from historic, family-owned ryokans, to luxurious contemporary skyscrapers, quirkily elegant boutique hotels and chic business hotels. And then there’s Tokyo’s neighbourhoods to navigate. Our guide will certainly help with this...

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Mallorca’s towns and neighbourhoods will help you find the perfect place to stay: from pretty, lively Palma; to charming Sóller; laid back Deià; or Artà with its ancient landmarks.

Beer, an impressive range of local sausage, beautiful Bavarian architecture, and the latest in automobile technology, Munich is a fantastically varied centre. It’s wealthy, but also fun and laid back, and its neighbourhoods reflect all these facets of Munich — and probably more! — with accommodation to match every kind of traveller, and plenty of variety when it comes to scale and price too.

Our neighbourhood guide to Austin reveals the varied pleasures of some of Austin’s most popular neighbourhoods for visitors to stay in.

This is our Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Reykjavík for visitors, from Miðbær, the city centre neighbourhood; to the scenic Grandi, Old Harbour area; Vesturbær and Laugavegur, which are central, but family-friendly; green Laugardalur; and relaxed Kópavogur.

This is our Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Luxembourg City for visitors: from classic choice, Ville Haute; to contemporary Kirchberg; charming and traditional Grund; the neighbourhood around the station, Gare, or more residential picks Limpertsberg and Belair.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Oslo and where to stay, from the pristine Sentrum (City Centre); to hip, rebellious Grünerløkka; Majorstuen for the museums and shops; to waterfront Aker Brygge...

he Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Palermo, from the historic Centro Storico; Mondello for the beaches; Il Capo for foodies; Politeama for families, or the shopping, or Castellammare for nightlife. Check availability and book online.

Old Charleston still has it!  This historic city is one of the south’s most graceful, with its gorgeous architecture, waterside setting, and rich and lively culture.  Charleston isn’t like other cities, it feels as if it’s from another time, where graciousness and care went into things, so food often comes beautifully presented, museums and galleries and imbued with southern hospitality...

The Centro Storico has the gorgeous architecture and top sightseeing spots; Chiaia offers bay views and fantastic shopping; Quartieri Spangnoli’s narrow, winding streets are authentically lived in; Santa Lucia is the old fisherman’s quarter, right by the water; while Vomero's a top spot for the well-to-do traveller: boasting historic architecture, bustling cafes and lovely restaurants.

Denver sits between plains and hills, with The Rocky Mountains as a backdrop.

Built across 14 islands in a sparkling archipelago, its buildings painted warm shades of orange and yellow, Stockholm has to be one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It’s known for its chic design, has a thriving food culture...

There’s plenty of choice when it comes to accommodation for Nashville pilgrims, with different kinds popping up in different Nashville neighbourhoods. If you want to match your ideal Nashville experience with the right kind of neighbourhood start with our Guru’s guide to Nashville’s Neighbourhoods.

Washington is a showcase of sights and experiences, but where you stay in Washington D.C. will make a big difference to your visit. So use our detailed guide to the capital’s best neighbourhoods for visitors to find the perfect match for you, whether you’re here for the landmarks and the museums, or enjoy the bustle of this seat of power. Or a combination of both and more.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Manchester’s neighbourhoods, from the vibrant City Centre, or shoppable Deansgate, to the cool kids hang out Northern Quarter, historic Castlefield, or peaceful and family friendly Didsbury...

Zürich has plenty of neighbourhoods to choose from, where historic architecture, monuments, museums and galleries abound. Whether it’s the historic Old Town, lively Langstrasse, or Seefeld for lake views. Our Hotel Guru’s guide to where to stay in Zürich should help you find your match...

San Diego has a really fantastic array of accommodation — with something to match every kind of traveller, and while there are great places to stay all over the city, there are some neighbourhoods that will really suit particular travellers. Which is why we had our Hotel Gurus come up with where to stay in San Diego guide...

Riads make for an atmospheric stay, but Marrakech has plenty of wonderful hotels too, including some fantastic converted buildings around Djemaa El Fna.  If you’re looking for luxurious, or relaxing surrounds, you might prefer going outside of the Medina to Palmeraie.  Honeymooners famously love Marrakech, but it’s an exciting family holiday too, and can be great value if you need it to be!