Where to stay

The names of New York’s myriad of neighbourhoods might be familiar to you, but when it comes to choosing one to stay in the options can be overwhelming. Our guide to where to stay in New York City has tips and recommendations for some of the most popular neighbourhoods for visitors, from uptown to downtown and everywhere in between. Our aim is to help you match your plans with where to stay in New York City.

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.

Our Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of San Antonio is just the help you need if you’re trying to match your interests with the perfect San Antonio centre. Whether you’re heading straight for the famous River Walk neighbourhood or historic Alamo Heights; looking for a great place to stay for a San Antonio family holiday; or you’re looking for somewhere a bit more outdoorsy...

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.

Second largest city in Germany, and often cited as the wealthiest, Hamburg is a fabulously varied destination: culturally rich, and well known for its beer, it’s also gaining a reputation for innovative cuisine. And it’s just really cool. Its neighbourhoods are still distinct and varied, attracting distinct and varied visitors.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the best neighbourhoods in Athens has tips and information to help you decide where to stay in Athens, whether you’re visiting this incredible city for its 5th century temples, and unrivalled historic treasures, or for its contemporary art, culture and vibrant, sunny lifestyle. Whichever of Athens’s neighbourhoods you decide is perfect for your visit, you’ll find a lot of life lived outdoors, in the narrow streets with their geranium-filled window boxes, or in the leafy squares.

The Amalfi Coast is such a beautiful landscape that it inspires devotion, and a lifelong one in some. It has some captivating views, as well as some of the most magnetic hotels and restaurants in Italy. So be careful all those who read on…

Warsaw’s atmospheric Old Town, or Stare Miasto, feels centuries old, a graceful neighbourhood of open squares liked with impressive buildings… but in reality central Warsaw was so damaged by the end of WW2 that much of it had to be rebuilt, and the impressive sights you see there now are a monumental rebuild that does something to suggest the energy bubbling under this proud and beautiful city.

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.

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...

Our detailed guide to Berlin’s neighbourhoods is designed to answer the question “Where should I stay in Berlin?” We’ve included lots of details about the most popular neighbourhoods for visitors, the ones with the most impressive landmarks, the best accommodation, or the best restaurants and bars, or best transport links. We’ve got recommendations for visitors looking for great value, a romantic bolthole, or a neighbourhood to suit their family.

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.

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...

Bright, effervescent and often quite thrilling, it’s easy to argue that Las Vegas is the world’s capital of hedonism. It can be all that and more, but it can also be a great place to spend time with your family and friends, seeing the desert, the Grand Canyon, and enjoying some of the crazy sights of Las Vegas...

This detailed guide is designed to uncover the best towns and resorts on the Isle of Wight, whether you’re here to sail, to relax on the beach, to explore and see the sights, for a romantic break, a family holiday and more!

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!

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.

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...

Our guide to where to stay in the Peak District offers a run down of some of the best, and most popular places to stay in the Peak District, with useful details, and recommendations that we think will help you choose the perfect base for your Peak District adventure.

Florence is the favourite city of many, loved for its art, architecture, cuisine, and history. Unusually for such a popular destination, the big hotel chains haven’t made huge inroads here; the Florentine accommodation scene includes numerous converted palazzo and historic villas, townhouse hotels, and other independently run conversions. There’s plenty of accommodation close to the historic centre of Florence, but it’s worth considering some of our alternative recommendations too.

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...