City Breaks

A 16th century townhouse transformed into a discreet, luxurious, truly hospitable central Porto hotel – everything’s within walking distance

An Art Deco hotel in Lisbon's heart – all wood, chrome and marble, trendy lights, period photos in the bar, and the funicular to Bairro Alto

Aristocratic sophistication abounds at this wonderful hotel near Las Ramblas. Elegant bedrooms, stunning bathrooms and excellent service

Central, tucked-away palazzetto with historic features given an arty makeover without losing authenticity; gentle but passionate owners

Welcoming Julia fans passions for Arlesienne cuisine and culture in her art-stuffed Provence home where everything catches the eye!

A peaceful, very stylish bolthole for 2 on the doorstep of glorious Holyrood Park, with Edinburgh’s sights a stroll away

Stylish hotel, inside and out, with a pillared entrance, a covered terrace and stunning bedrooms above, some with claw-foot baths

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and some good seasonal food in the hip restaurant

Usefully central B&B with helpful owners, flexible breakfasts, large bedrooms with views and a relaxed atmosphere

Peace and ancient beauty in the heart of Chartres, tranquil studios with an exquisite rose garden to wander round

A superb palazzo in beautiful old Florence with 12 rooms, a cocktail menu and breakfast in your room. Arty, stylish and near the Duomo

Explore watery London from this lovely old Dutch barge on the Plantation Wharf, with bike routes and ferry stops to Greenwich and Putney

Authentically restored townhouse in the shadow of the medieval citadel, with a delightful terraced garden and a heated swimming pool

Paris tourist central’s close but you needn’t leave the quarter: sassy design style, eat in, or out nearby – seasonal, international

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

A B&B full of personality in Le Marais with beautiful old bedrooms and a tranquil courtyard. Run by charming, informative Jean-Luc

Elegant apartments on a quiet street in the centre of Rome, with a tailored concierge service that lets you explore the city like a local

It's worth the schlep up the hill to get to this calm oasis of a B&B with homemade crêpes at breakfast and a huge glass veranda with views