The relaxed traveller

It feels like these places have seen the world and picked up a little bit of everything before they settled in the city. Their cosmopolitan vibe sends you out into town ready for anything. These quirky places to stay with eclectic design, all inspected and selected by us, are perfect for a city break. We think you’ll really hit it off together. If you have a specific requirement in mind, don’t forget to use the “Sort & refine” button to find your true love. Or if you’re still looking for The One take the Sawday’s Matchmaker quiz again here.

A Palazzo Busdraghi - Residenza D'Epoca Gallery

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A Palazzo Busdraghi - Residenza D'Epoca
Lucca
From €68 p/n

Hotel

8 rooms for 1 - 2
Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

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16 South Pallant Gallery

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16 South Pallant
Chichester, Sussex
From £150 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Comfortable bolthole for 2–6 in the heart of the city. Shops and restaurants on the doorstep, a short drive from the coast and South Downs

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That's Napoli Gallery

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Napoli
From €95 p/n

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6 rooms for 2 - 4
Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

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Quod Libet Gallery

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Rome
From €120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2
5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

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52 Clichy Gallery

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Paris
From €160 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2 - 4
In her smart top-floor flat, perfectly situated between Montmartre and the Opéra Garnier, Rosemary does brilliant B&B

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Le Relais du Louvre Gallery

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Le Relais du Louvre
Paris
From €185 p/n

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21 rooms for 2 - 4
History, elegance and art combine in this special spot near the Louvre. Wonderful staff too. Relax - take breakfast in bed

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Bloom & Settimo Cielo Guest House Gallery

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Venice
From €138 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 2 - 3
Find gilded mirrors, rich brocades, Fragonard toiletries and an unexpected roof terrace at this 6-bedroom guest house near St Mark’s Square

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Paradiso Numero 4 Gallery

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Siena
From €120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
In the heart of beautiful Siena, it's just like staying with a friend, as hostess Paola chats whilst preparing local produce for breakfast

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Lido Townhouse Gallery

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Lido Townhouse
Clifton, Bristol
From £115 p/n

Hotel

6 rooms for 2 - 4
A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

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