Where to stay

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 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…

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!

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.

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...

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!

We want you to use our detailed guide to Vienna’s neighbourhoods to help you find the perfect place to stay in Vienna for you. Because Vienna isn’t the easiest city to find the perfect accommodation in. But whether you’re visiting Vienna to follow in the footsteps of The Third Man, to admire the Art Nouveau art and architecture, to see the dancing horses, visit the opera house, experience the coffee-house culture, or just try authentic sacher tort, we can recommend a neighbourhood and hotel for you.

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 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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Seattle is known for being a collection of very different neighbourhoods, as much as a city, so our guide to the best neighbourhoods to stay in in Seattle is packed with useful tips about what you’ll find where, aimed at helping you choose where to stay in Seattle. Whether you’re here to gorge at Pike Place Market, see the sights of Capitol Hill or drink coffee in Fremont or Ballard, we can match you up.

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...

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...

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...

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.