Where to stay

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...

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...

San Sebastián is a city blessed! With world renowned food, and two of the best city beaches in Europe, San Sebastián is a fantastic destination for city-breakers, beach-lovers, families, for fun, or for couples with romance in mind. Check our guide to the neighbourhoods of San Sebastián to make sure you stay in the perfect neighbourhood.

Cancún is the jewel in the white sandy crown of Quintana Roo’s beach resort majesty. It has a diverse range of accommodation, spread throughout a diverse range of neighbourhoods, from the incredible beach resorts and honeymoon hotels of the two Hotel Zones, to the boutique and affordable options in Cancún Centro, to the peaceful beach huts on unspoiled Isla Blanca, or the buzzingly hip hotels of Punta Cancún...

Memphis is synonymous with music and music history, but it’s a fantastic destination for nightlife generally, for eating and drinking, and rich cultural experiences. There's a great array of accommodation that stretches wider than just the central, more touristy pockets. Use our neighbourhood guide to plan your visit...

If you’re into bluegrass or folk music, or invigorated by spectacular mountain scenery, Asheville, North Carolina, might be worth considering for a city break. The mountains are the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, beloved by photographers, hikers, trail bikers and riders, and white water fans...

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!

Seoul is known for being a hip and glittering metropolis of good times, but as well as being incredibly cool, Seoul is a destination with a rich cultural history that it welcomes you to explore.  Seoul’s neighbourhoods are as varied as your reasons for visiting: whether you’re on the hunt for Gangnam style; ancient treasures in Insadong or Bukchon Hanok Village; a musical good time in Hongdae, or shopping paradise in Myeongdong. 

In the last decade or so, Ibiza has reasserted itself as a dramatically beautiful and historic place to visit, as well as being a fantastic place to go to dance all night and have a good time.

Montréal is well known for being the meeting place of old and new. Regularly referred to as Canada’s cultural capital, Montréal is rich in both historic treasures and in contemporary prizes...

Bangkok has many facets: the ancient temples and palaces; the world renowned shopping - both market and mall; the food… and then it’s all topped off with the wonderful activity of the streets and the genuine friendliness of the people. This is a city to lose yourself in, and find yourself in, and as long as you know where you’re staying you’re just a tuk-tuk ride from a nap and a change of clothes. So you can get on out there again and keep exploring.

The Brisbane River glides through Brisbane on its way to the beautiful beaches of Moreton Bay, offering a beachy atmosphere along its banks. Even when it’s not summer in Brisbane, it feels pretty summery, tropical even, and the river is an inviting feature, as well as one which nicely divides up Brisbane’s more central neighbourhoods...

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 Suffolk guide will help you find the perfect part of Suffolk to stay in, whatever reason you have for visiting this picturesque and gently charming part of England. We love Bury St Edmunds with its historic buildings, the races at Newmarket, Lowestoft for its beautiful sandy bay, pretty Aldeburgh and Southwold, and the incredible Broads, shared with Norfolk. But there’s a lot more to Suffolk besides.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Santa Barbara, from classic beach stays like West Beach, East Beach, Carpinteria or upmarket Montecito; to hip, arty Downtown or Lower State...

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...

Hanoi is a bustling capital, that somehow manages to be both ancient and contemporary at the same time! Hanoi’s accommodation options range just as widely, from cutting edge cleverness, to grand dames, and modest rooms to palatial apartments, and from the historic, lively Old Quarter, to hip Hai Bà Trưng, peaceful Tay Ho, and the luxurious French Quarter...

Once considered dangerous and post-industrial, Belfast today is more hip and historic! Our Hotel Guru's guide to the neighbourhoods of Belfast will help you find where to stay: the culture-rich Queens Quarter, nightlife-rich Cathedral Quarter, historic Titanic Quarter or commercial Belfast Central...

Our Hotel Guru's guide to the neighbourhoods of Cape Cod will help you find the perfect part of Cape Cod to stay; whether you fancy the classic charm of Chatham, foodie-friendly Provincetown, or beach-y Falmouth.

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...

Charming, vibrant, sunny, and a little bit Italian, Nice is the Côte d’Azur’s capital, a place where the art scene buzzes, the beach beckons, and the food beguiles. This is a city for shopping, sunbathing, strolling through gardens or art galleries, and eating and drinking well...