Where to stay

Atlanta is a big sprawling city, often described as a collection of friendly neighbourhoods, rather than one homogenous whole. Downtown is where you’ll find the skyscrapers, shopping, fancy places to eat and drink and some of Atlanta’s landmarks. Which is why the central neighbourhoods of Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead have the lion’s share of Atlanta’s accommodation offerings...

Porto is an easy city to paint. It rises steeply out of the Duoro river, making the red roofs of the city look like an uneven staircase, winding between elegant churches and historic buildings. Some of the best neighbourhoods to stay in in Porto are located below these roofs, on narrow streets lined with grand townhouses and palaces - many that have been converted into hotel accommodation...

Kraków is an ancient city, but one that has seen many periods of regeneration, so while some of its neighbourhoods are rich in history and pomp and ceremony and architecture, some are stylish with art nouveau design, and some are being regenerated right now! So choosing where to stay in Kraków isn’t just about staying as close as you can to the main sights. The Hotel Guru’s detailed guide is here to help, with practical tips and recommendations that will help you match your plans to the right neighbourhood.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Houston, whether you want to stay Downtown for the sights, Midtown for the nightlife, The Heights for historic charm, or Montrose or Washington Avenue for food. Check availability and book online.

Where to start describing Rio de Janeiro? With the beach, the bustling neighbourhoods and the bossa nova cafes? Or in the jungles that fringe the city? It’s all Rio and it’s all teeming with life - 24/7. Rio is a fantastic one-stop destination, but it’s also the entry point into Latin America for many...

This is the Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Bratislava for visitors, from the historic, and incredibly photogenic Old Town (Staré Mesto) with its architecture, and Palisády with its great restaurants; to green and contemporary Ružinov; and right-bank residential pick, Petržalka

Melbourne is considered artsy, culturally rich, and great for foodies and shoppers. This is a city with an endless-seeming calendar of festivals and events, and an ever-evolving food scene. But, as well as world class museums and galleries, Melbourne has also got some great beaches! Try out St. Kilda, Brighton or Altona - take the tram down? Melbourne is also well known for its cafe scenes, the heart of which is arguably Charlton? and for being within striking distance of the Yarra Valley wine region.

Cornwall is the closest the UK gets to a riviera. It has beautiful beaches and bucket-and-space seaside towns, but also artistically inclined communes, rugged coastlines and wild moorland - so it’s get even more to offer than your traditional riviera rivera. All these things add to a memorable, and popular, holiday destination, and there’s a range of accommodation just as broad as Cornwall’s appeal!

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

A true convergence of European, Creole and African influences, New Orleans can be quickly summed up with the combined image of French elegance, Southern charm, jazz parties and terrific cuisine, and some neighbourhoods are more about one facet than the others.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Birmingham for visitors, from the hip City Centre, or edgier Digbeth, to the historic Jewellery Quarter, or peacefully green Edgbaston and picturesque Bournville. Check availability and book online.

Sydney is blessed with not only great sights, but also a plethora of fantastic bars and restaurants as well as some fabulous beaches. But the real dilemma is where to stay! Our neighbourhood guide to Sydney outlines all the top areas and will help you choose the right one for your trip...

Budapest is the marrying of Buda and Pest, occupying opposite sides of the Danube from each other, and picturesquely connected by an elegant bridges. Each side has its own charms, and reasons to choose it as a base for exploring the city, but the majority of accommodation is to be found on the Pest side, which is today’s city centre - and the bit with the lion’s share of headline sights for visitors.

It’s a toss up as to whether you’re more familiar with the architecture of Bordeaux, or the wine? Both have been key features of this marvellous city since the Roman era, and either make a great reason to visit. As does the cuisine, the museums; and the nightlife.

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.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Crete’s towns and villages will help you match your travel plans with where to stay. Whether you want to explore Crete’s history in Heraklion, stay in charming old Chania, or head for a beach resort. Check availability and book online.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of São Paulo, from luxurious Jardins, to foodie-favourite Pinheiros, arty Vila Madalena, and Republica in the Centro Historic...

Discover the best neighbourhoods in London. In our detailed guide we’ll help you find the right area, whether you're here to enjoy the museums? the landmarks, the shopping, the nightlife, live theatre, to explore this great city with your family, or if you're here for a wonderful combination of everything!

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Strasbourg will help decide where to stay: from Grande Île, the historic heart; Petite France, known for its fairytale buildings set on canals; Gare Centrale, which is close to the station and ideal for short stays; central, trendy Krutenau, which is great for cool kids and anyone looking for great value accommodation; Bourse-Esplanade, which neighbours Kurtenau, which is even more affordable; or relaxed, quiet and leafy Orangerie.

The appeals of Phuket’s beaches and nightlife are well and truly documented, but this is also an incredible island for diving and snorkelling, jungle hikes, eating well, and relaxing in luxurious surroundings. Phuket’s towns, villages and neighbourhoods are a varied lot to accommodate all the different types of travellers the island attracts...

Philadelphia’s artistic treasures are clustered around the city’s north-west neighbourhoods, including Logan Square and Fairmont - this is where you’ll find the Rodin Museum, the Museum of Art and the Benjamin Franklin Museum. Many of the city’s historic highlights can be found to the east of Downtown, around Old City and Ritterhouse Square. There are some hip and lively neighbourhoods in this area too - popular with Philadelphia’s university demographic.