Where to stay

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Frankfurt will help you decide where to stay, from the compact Atlstardt, or high-end Westend, to design-conscious Bahnhofsviertel, bohemian Bornheim, and Sachsenhausen for the museums. Check availability and book online.

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 Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Portland, Maine, will help your decide where to stay, from the Old Port neighbourhood on the historic waterfront; to the Arts District for its museums; trendy Munjoy Hill and the East End; or the foodie friendly Bayside neighbourhoods...

Sedona has some of the most spectacularly dramatic scenery in the United States. The scenery is one of its big appeals, with hiking and biking amongst the here a big reason to visit. Because of this Sedona has plenty of accommodation to suit hikers and bikers, but it’s also got some wonderfully luxurious spas and hotels, and lodges to escape to to relax...

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Martha’s Vineyard may help you decide where to stay, from classic pick Edgartown; to family friendly Oak Bluffs; peacefull West Tisbury; or waterfront Vineyard Haven...

The Hawaiian group have long been the stuff of paradise island dreaming. These islands are honeymoon heaven, while also being known for world class surfing, spectacular scenery, and the promise of both tranquility and adventure. And of course there is a vast array of accommodation!

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 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.

Our guide to the best neighbourhoods in San Francisco for visitors is full of tips and recommendations to help you pick the best place to stay in San Francisco for you. Whether you’re here for the classic sights, the history, the beautiful bay, the nightlife, the shopping, or a combination of everything!

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...

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...

Our Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Baltimore will help visitors decide where to stay: whether its Inner Harbour — perfect for sightseers, historic Fell’s Point, family friendly Federal Hill, culturally rich Mount Vernon, trendy Hampden, or waterfront Canton

The Hotel Guru’s guide to where to stay on Mykonos will help you decide on the perfect base for your visit to this vision of Cycladic perfection. Whether you’re here to sample the charms of its vibrant traditions, find a stretch of azure and white coastline to call your own, or to enjoy the sights and sounds of glamorous, lively Mykonos Town in full swing. We’ve got a match between your ideal Mykonos holiday and a town or neighbourhood.

This is our Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Helsinki for visitors: from the city centre, Kluuvi, perfect for sightseeing; to design-conscious Punavuori; shopper’s paradise, Kamppi; scenic Katajanokka; or leafy, residential Töölö.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the towns and villages of the Cotswolds, from Burford with its pretty high street; to Chipping Campden, birthplace of the Arts and Crafts movement; and historic Cirencester. Check availability and book online.

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...

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 neighbourhoods of Santa Fe will help you decide where to stay, whether you want sightseeing convenience in Downtown, added charm in Historic Eastside, and arty vibe in the Railway District, or family-friendly South Capitol

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Lyon will help decide where to stay: from historic Vieux Lyon; to buzzy, foodie Presqu’ile - the city centre; bohemian Croix-Rousse; contemporary, architectural La Confluence; La Part-Dieu for business and shopping; or La Guillotiere, a great choice for night owls.  Check availability and book online.

The largest city in Oregon, Portland is known for its abundance of microbreweries, excellent food and appealingly green, leafy feel. A brilliant destination for foodies and fans of the great outdoors, this is a fun city for a weekend break, and these are the neighbourhoods you might want to stay in.