Where to stay

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.

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 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 Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Malaga will help you pick where to stay, from vibrant Centro and trendy Soho, to bohemian La Merced/ La Victoria/ Lagunillas and seaside La Malagueta/ La Caleta and Pedregalejo.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Cinque Terre will help you pick where to stay, from family-friendly Monterosso al Mare and photogenic Vernazza, to charming Manarola, lively Riomaggiore and peaceful Corniglia.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Kuala Lumpur is designed to help you work out where to stay. Whether you’re looking for luxury: KLCC; or a central neighbourhood bustling with life: Brickfields, Bukit Bintang or Sentral; somewhere family friendly, or peaceful: Mont Kiara; somewhere that's close to Kuala Lumpur’s rich cultural heritage: Chinatown; or the best neighbourhoods for foodies: arguably Bangsar. You can also see which hotels have availability.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Taormina’s neighbourhoods will help you pick where to stay: from Taormina Centro, the historic centre, where you’ll find the Corso Umberto, and many of the main sights and restaurants; to Mazzarò Bay, where Taormina meets the Ionian Sea and is perfect for beach breaks; or in Castelmola above Taormina for peace, views, and good value accommodation.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Granda is written to help you pick where to stay: from the Centro neighbourhood with its major local sights;  to the narrow streets of historic Albaicín, which was formerly the Arab quarter and has wonderful views of the Alhambra; or Sacromonte, which is where you’ll find Granada’s famous cave dwellings; and Realejo, which is a great neighbourhood for foodies, and anyone who wants to enjoy local nightlife.

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...

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of the Algarve will help you pick where to stay, including Lagos, Sagres, Aljezur, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Carvoeiro, Tavira, Olhao, Faro, Portimao and Altura.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the towns and neighbourhoods of Vermont is designed to help you match your idea of a dream break in Vermont, with the perfect location for it...

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Takayama will help you pick where to stay, from convenient Station Area and cultural City Centre, to historic Sanmachi Suji and traditional feeling Hachikenmachi/ Hanasatomachi and Higashiyama.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Hvar will help you pick where to stay, from historic Hvar Town and Stari Grad to relaxed Jelsa and small villages of Ivan Dolac, Malo Grablje, Pitve, Sveta Nedjelja, Zastražišće and Vrboska.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Lucerne will help you pick where to stay, from charming Old Town and vibrant New Town, to scenic Lakefront and quieter Tribschen & Suburbs.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Sofia will help you pick where to stay: from the Central neighbourhood, close to historic sights and monuments; to green and trendy Lozenets; peaceful and prestigious Iztok; elegant, residential, Yavarov; or great value Studentski Grad. You can also check accommodation availability and book online.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Antigua is written to help you decide which part of this idyllic island to stay on. Busy capital St. John’s? Historic and glamorous English Harbour? Lively Dickenson Bay? Or family-friendly Jolly Harbour?

Sunny, romantic Dubrovnik is an orange-roofed city of charming historic architecture, set beside a sheltered harbour and emerald seas. It’s not just beautiful, it’s also inviting and ancient, and yet it is still unspoiled by the spread of its charm.

O’ahu is the third largest Hawaiian island, and home to Hawaii’s capital and largest city, Honolulu.  So it’s easy to end up on O’ahu if you’re heading for Hawaii generally.  O’ahu is also the most populated island.  O’ahu’s map also reveals Waikīkī Beach; Pearl Harbour; Diamond Head; Kailua Bay; Turtle Bay and the North Shore.  Of course O’ahu is a tropical beauty, which is also one of the main reasons people want to visit, with a long coastline of sandy beaches fringed by gently swaying palm trees. 

The Hotel Guru’s guide to County Cork is designed to help you work out where to stay, from vibrant Cork City and foodie haven Kinsale, to historic Blarney and scenic West Cork.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Funchal will help you pick where to stay, from the historic old town, called Zonha Velha and centrally located São Pedro; to the seaside and luxurious Lido & São Martinho neighbourhood; or lush, green Monte in the hills above Funchal.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Kyoto’s neighbourhoods will help you find the perfect place to stay: from historic Gion, to atmospheric Southern Higashiyama, or convenient Downtown.