Hotel Recommendations (Find direct Links at the end of each blog post)
Denmark
Nyborg, Funen: Hotel Villa Gullle — A nicely renovated, family-owned hotel in a 19th-century villa in the old town near the harbor.
Ribe, Jutland: Hotel Dagmar — Denmark’s oldest hotel located right on Cathedral Square has an enchanting atmosphere and an excellent restaurant.
Rødvig, Zealand: Rødvig Kro & Badehotel — An old-world Danish beach hotel with a relaxing atmosphere and excellent food.
Silkeborg, Jutland: The Sophiendal Castle Hotel — Located in a grand 1000-year-old building outside Silkeborg along a country road in Veng.
Sønderborg, Als: Hotel Sønderborg Strand — A modern hotel with very good food overlooking the beach, steps away from the castle and town.
Svendborg, Funen: Hotel Ærø Svendborg — A family-owned hotel with harbor views and a nautical flair.
Torshavn, Faroe Islands: Hotel Brandam — Uphill from the harbor with a view over the town, a Scandinavian modern hotel with a relaxing vibe and superb food.
Ærøskøbing, Ærø Island: Hotel Arnfeldt — Charming and family-owned in a lovely villa close to the ferry.
Aarhus, Jutland: SOFS Boutique Hotel — An independent, friendly small hotel in the Latin Quarter with a cozy courtyard deck and garden.
England
Hyde Park Gardens, London: Rosate House — An elegant boutique hotel in a quiet neighborhood.
Newquay, Cornwall: The Breakers Guesthouse — Family-run guesthouse in a Victorian townhouse overlooking the golf course and beach.
York, North Yorkshire: The Bar Convent — A B&B in a historic building in a prime location next to an entry gate to the city center.
Estonia
Tallinn, capital city: Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel — In an ancient building close to the main square where the rooms have huge, exposed beams and good views.
France
Avignon, Provence: Hotel de l’Horloge — A small, independent hotel next to city hall on the centrally located Place de l’Horloge.
La Colle sur Loup, Provence: L’Abbeye Hotel — A unique small hotel in ancient surroundings with a superb restaurant.
Germany
Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein: Avalon Hotel Bellevue — In the quiet of the island’s countryside, yet not far from Lemken Harbor.
Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg: Hotel Oberkirch — A small family-owned and run hotel in historic buildings right on the Market Square.
Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein: Hotel Alte Post — A nicely remodeled old post office with a glass-covered courtyard, just across the street from Flensburg Fjord.
Glücksburg, Schleswig-Holstein: Hotel Am Wasserschloss — A small family-run hotel on a hill with great food and a terrace overlooking Glücksburg Castle.
Hamburg, Hamburg: Hotel Vorbach — An independent hotel on a quiet side street in the Roterbaum neighborhood.
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Penta Hotel — A modern hotel in a great location, a few steps from University Square.
Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Hotel Weinhaus Uhle — A family-owned hotel in a stunning building near the Market Square.
Warnemünde, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Hotel Bellevue — A small, friendly old-style hotel located directly on the promenade overlooking the West Beach and the sea.
Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Stadthotel Stern — An old-world style hotel in the historic city on the pedestrian street.
Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Hotel Weinhaus Uhle — A family-owned hotel in a stunning building a few steps from Market Square.
Greece
Piraeus, Athens: The Alex— A boutique hotel in Kastella with a spectacular view over Microlimano harbor, downtown Athens, and the Acropolis from the rooftop restaurant.
Iceland
Reykjavik, capital city: Hotel Reykjavík Marina — A Scandi modern hotel on the harbor front and near downtown.
Tunga, South Iceland: Magma Hotel — With just twelve charming rooms, each a tiny yet modern wooden house with a lake view.
Italy
Alassio, Savonia: Hotel Eden — A quiet and elegant old-style hotel right on the beach, a little away from the town center.
Merano, Alto Adige: Somvita Suites — A charming family-run, spa-like hotel 10 minutes up the road in Tirolo/ Dorf Tirol with stunning views.
Tirolo, Alto Adige: Somvita Suites — A charming family-run, spa-like hotel on the main road with stunning views.
Malta
Valletta, Malta: The Osborne Hotel — A lovely small hotel in the old city.
Gozo, Malta: Star Clipper —A tall-ship sailing company that includes Gozo in Mediterranean itineraries.
Mexico
Valladolid, Yucatán: Hotel Mesón de Marqués — A lovely old-style hotel on the main square, with a courtyard pool.
Morocco
Agadir, Souss-Massa: Iberostar Founty Beach Hotel — A modern and comfortable beach hotel in the traditional style.
Namibia
Windhoek, Capital City: Auas City Hotel – A modern hotel located in the south-eastern part of town with a nice outdoor garden restaurant, and a very good breakfast.
Swakopmund, Erongo Region – The very charming Fritz Manor, a few blocks from the ocean, part of Fancy Fritz, an independently owned and lovingly operated B&B.
Netherlands
Haarlem, North Holland: Guesthouse One — A delightful boutique bed & breakfast on an in-town side street with a friendly, helpful host.
Leiden, South Holland: Van der Valk Hotel — A modern hotel located directly on the Old Rhein, a 10-minute bus ride from the Central Station.
Utrecht, Utrecht province: The Hotel Karel V — An elegant hotel in a beautiful historic building on the Catharijnesingel moat in the city center.
Norway
Bergen, Vestland: Hotel Havnekontoret — Located in a beautiful Baroque revival building between Bryggen and Bergenhus on the fjord.
Kirkenes, Finnmark: Thon Hotel — A modern hotel with very good food on the banks of the Bøkfjord.
Lillehammer, Innlandet: Aksjemøllen – A cozy yet modern hotel in an ancient mill on the Mesna Brook in town.
Lofoten, Nordland: Hurtigruten – Norway’s 130-year-old public steamship company, which takes cargo and passengers on either their northbound or southbound voyages.
Trondheim, Trøndelag: Britannia Hotel – An elegant, historic hotel in the city center with a superb restaurant.
Portugal
Funchal, Madeira: The Vine – A chic urban hotel atop a small shopping mall with gorgeous rooms and a scenic rooftop pool/bar.
Scotland
Dundee, Dundee & Angus: Eleven Stafford Street – A beautiful townhouse in Edinburgh’s West End, since Dundee is an ideal day trip from the capital.
Glasgow, West Central Lowlands: The Grand Central Hotel — Adjacent to the train station in an iconic landmark building with an old-world champagne bar overlooking the departure hall.
Inverness, Inverness-shire. Jacobite’s Retreat –A historic and comfortable Airbnb in the city center steps from the river.
Leith, Edinburgh: Malmaison Hotel — Located in the former Sailor’s Home, right on The Water of Leith.
Mull, Hebrides: Tobermory Hotel — A small, welcoming, family-run hotel in a bright pink building overlooking the harbor.
Oban, West Highlands: Witchwood House — A charming, family-owned hotel in a Victorian house with a fantastic ocean view.
St. Andrews, Fife: Rusacks Hotel — In a landmark building overlooking the 18th green at the “Home of Golf”.
Stirling, Stirlingshire: – 24 Royal Terrace in Edinburgh, a small and colorful hotel with a gallery and whisky bar, since Stirling is an excellent day trip from the capital’s Waverly Station.
South Africa
Arniston, Western Cape: Lovely Arniston Spa Hotel – 27 km (17 miles) east of Agulhas on a gently sloping beach.
Sweden
Helsingborg, Skåne: The Vault Hotell — In an old bank building on Central Square with a unique lobby and an excellent restaurant.
Marstrand, Gothenburg: Hotel Nautic — A casual, beachy, and bright hotel located in town and just one block from the ocean promenade.
Gothenburg, Västra Gotland: Hotel Royal — A lovely, historic, and family-owned hotel in the old city center.
Visby, Gotland: Hotell Villa Borgen — A small and friendly hotel with a secret interior garden, located inside the old town walls.
Ystad, Skåne: Ystad Saltsjöbad — An indulgent, old-world, hotel with a beach-holiday atmosphere all year round.
Switzerland
Basel, Basel City: Hotel Steinschanze — A cosmopolitan hotel just a convenient 5-minute walk from Barfüssler Square.