Low-cost boutique hotels

Max Brown Hotel is situated right on the waterfront of the beautiful canal Herengracht in one of Amsterdam's most peaceful and picturesque areas, the Jordaan. Formerly a residential area, the Jordaan now has many cafes and restaurants which enhance the relaxed neighbourhood: this lovely boutique hotel is ideally located here yet within walking distance of the Dam Square, Leidseplein, Anne Frank's House and the centre of Amsterdam. The 300-year-old façade of the Max Brown Hotel belies an interior that is the ultimate in contemporary design and minimalist chic: pure white walls and furniture reflect the coloured lights of the LED system which change according to time of day and desired mood. Max Brown Hotel offers simple yet stylish accommodation in a hip location in the unique city of Amsterdam.

The in grand city of Roma is an hidden gem, Hotel Barocco, a hotel of elegance and hospitality from the moment one enters its lobby. The entrance boasts cozy sofas of bold colours with white stone walls and columns offering a taste of Roman architecture. Hotel Barocco is also home to Barolo Café, an ideal spot to enjoy finger food, wine or cocktails, especially on a night of live music. Guests are spoiled every morning with a scrumptious American breakfast blended with Italian flavours in the cozy dining space. The modern rooms of Hotel Barocco are elegant due to their simplicity in colour and design. The sharp white hues and crisp white linens portray a space of peace and relaxation from the busy streets below. Both rooms and suites have incredible natural light and a wonderful Italian charm. Hotel Barocco is less than a 10-minute walk from many of Rome’s famous attractions such as the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. The hotel can also arrange for bike tour, food tor and even Vespa rentals for those wishing for a more in-depth view of the city.

Hotel Soho is a fantastic design hotel located in the heart of the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. This luxury boutique hotel is situated on Gran Via Avenue within easy walking distance of the prestigious Paseo de Gracia, the central Plaza Catalunya, and the intricate streets and impressive architecture of the Gothic Quarter. Hotel Soho is cosmopolitan, sleek, stylish with an emphasis firmly on urban minimalism. Designed by Alfredo Arribas, the interiors of Hotel Soho are elegant, spacious and a cool welcome environment from the busy city of Barcelona beyond. The elements of unexpected colour and form that enhance the interiors of Hotel Soho were created by Spanish visual artist Franc Aleu, while the quirky contemporary furniture was inspired by influential designer, Verner Panton. Hotel Soho includes a restaurant, terrace, roof garden with outdoor pool and panoramic views over Barcelona, conference room, private parking and a business centre.

Hotel Vestibul Palace was created by merging three palaces from three different periods; Roman, Gothic and Renaissance. Here we find the wall elements of the Diocletian palace, and the original niches from Roman time. This combination perfectly displays the physical presence of the eras which passed us by, where every stone has a story to tell. Just walk through the original Vestibul building and you are surrounded by unique city monuments. The hotel itself is located in the heart of the palace between the emperor's chambers and the emperor's square Peristile, a place which used to be reserved only for the gods. This hotel is a combination between the modern and the antique. The modern design of the interior is interwoven with the original walls from Roman times. The austerity is softened by natural light from the large glass roof of the lobby, and by pleasant evening lighting. All the furniture is hand made and remarkably crafted.

The Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel is housed in a newly renovated classical Greek building at the foot of the Acropolis hill in Athens. Within easy walking distance of this lovely boutique hotel are all the major classical attractions of Greece's capital: the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian Arch, plus the Greek Parliament, Athens Stock market and the exclusive shopping areas of Ermou and Kolonaki. The interior decor of the Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel reflects its classical setting with the grand reception hall furnished with traditional rugs and drapes, and the rooms equipped with ornate furniture, luxury linens and mattresses made from natural materials. The Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel has just 22 rooms and as a result prides itself on offering guests a personalized yet discrete service in the historic heart of Athens.

This hotel is an excellent example of a 19th Century Ottoman stone house. In fact, the hotel's charming owner was born in this very house, so maybe that is why such meticulous care was taken to ensure that none of the building's original character was sacrificed in the transformation. She has restored and decorated it to give guests a glimpse into the Istanbul of yesteryear.Arena Hotel is located in the old city part of Istanbul called Sultanahmet, known as one of the biggest open air museums of the world. Public areas have been decorated with antique furniture in order to give a warm and elegant atmosphere. In the lobby there is a 2.5 meter high, 16th Century, 24 carat gold-leaf mirror, a hand-made velvet bridal "Kaftan" embroidered with gold threads, as well as a 19th Century seating group which surrounds a display housing examples of Turkish silver household items. Other features include an 18th Century Vienna Console stone mirror with intricate Hand-made designs on the frame, and a unique Chinese-style hand-embroidered silk prayer rug.In the garden there is an antique fountain and the sides of the garden bar are covered with Kandira stone. The Hotel entrance has a hand-made ceramic Tree of Life panel. According to Selcuk Turkish tradition, it will bring good luck.

Located in the centre of Madrid, in Plaza de las Descalzas Reales, 30 metres from Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Royal Theatre, and 100 metres Royal Palace Real and Gran Vía Street, cultural and commercial point in Madrid. The building is new construction but keeps the traditional style of the 19th Century. It is perfect for mid and long stays. Laura has her own personality, decorated by the famous interior designer Tomás Alía with an avant-garde style, where you can enjoy open spaces that remind the loft style in New York.

Set in a regal Patrician house and located in the historic city center, Altstadt Vienna offers a historic ambiance with the Imperial Palace, the Ring Street, and the Museums Quarter in walking distance. Each comfortable bedroom, suite, or apartment is exquisitely decorated with a touch of the past and none of them is alike. Appropriate for families, business, or a romantic getaway, all rooms feature free Wi-Fi Internet and their own private bathroom, as well as a coffeemaker and high quality amennities. Some rooms have a soaking bathtub in the bedroom or living area. Some are spacious and open, some have separate rooms. There is even a cozy little room with bunkbeds. Culture, creativity, art, and sustainability play a starring role at Altstadt Vienna. They offer venues such as the Red Salon, Level 41 for different types of meetings and events. With rewards for ecology conscious guests, regional and seasonal breakfast products, and other measures, this special hotel has earned many awards.

This four-star hotel was newly built to an extremely high standard of design and with great attention to detail, combines exciting room concepts and ideal infrastructure with first-class all-round service. Everything you need to hold your seminar, conference, celebration or other kind of event in a very special atmosphere indeed. A Feng Shui analysis was even commissioned for both the exterior and interior, and played an important role in the choice of colours. The interplay of cubic and round forms, a strong feature of this building, was especially praised.Hotel Sedartis offers you far more than just a comfortable place to lay your head. Enter an inspiring atmosphere designed to promote recuperation, wellbeing, and a feeling of joie de vivre in sensuous and inspiring surroundings.Other delightful and unforgettable features of this hotel include its top-quality, healthy cuisine, hospitality, warmth and charm - the best possible preparation for a happy, deep and refreshing sleep. A glass lift takes guests up to the bedrooms and seminar floor, where there are different sized meeting and function rooms accommodating 5 -150 people for banquets, celebrations and other events. On the top floor are 2 suites and a multifunctional seminar room. Enjoy the views of the lake, the foothills of the Alps and sometimes even the Alps themselves.

The Hotel Riad Shaden is located in the eastern district of Marrakech's medina, considered the most authentic and traditional part of the old city and a short walk from the famous Jamaa el Fna Square. This charming boutique hotel is housed in a traditional riad that was recently restored to offer 6 colourful rooms set around a central patio with a fountain and fruit trees. There are numerous shaded and comfortable lounges, plus a solarium with sun beds. Traditional Moroccan meals are served either in the central courtyard or on the solarium. Cookery lessons and massage treatments are also available at the Hotel Riad Shaden, which offers guests an authentic experience in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco.

Hostal Empúries is a sustainable and caring lodging house in the heart of the Costa Brava in Spain. Its exceptional location is beside the ruins of the first Greek settlement on the Iberian Peninsula and overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches in Catalonia. Hostal Empúries is always striving to offer a stay unlike any other whilst respectfully interacting with the natural surroundings. Services and buildings at Hostal Empúries are integrated with the biological cycle of the unique natural environment.With its clean, authentic period design, its historic form and meaning conserved, Hostal Empúries offers a perfect opportunity to rest the body and soothe the spirit in fully modernized interiors and facilities. Enjoy the wellness center, organic restaurants, green initiatives, children's area and solidarity programme. With a long history of hospitality, the main building was built to accommodate the archaeologists who had come to excavate the nearby Greek and Roman ruins discovered in the early 1900's. As with great monasteries and other historic buildings, this unique hotel was constructed in stages and by different hands, but still enjoys the same wonderful maritime seclusion as it did the day the first stone was laid at the beginning of the last century.

The wonderful Paradision Hotel on Mykonos, Greece, is a family-run boutique hotel outside of town. Located on the hills above Tourlos Bay, the Paradision Hotel offers fabulous views along the coast line to New Port, where the constant activity of sailboats and cruise ships provide an almost meditative form of entertainment. The Paradision Hotel is a small and charming luxury hotel with just 16 rooms, a swimming pool and terrace, breakfast room, bar and lounge. Guests are given the warmest of welcomes and service continues to be highly personalized yet discreet throughout any stay, the general ambiance of the Paradision Hotel is intimate and homey. The Paradision Hotel is ideal for anyone seeking a beautiful location on Mykonos, away from the hustle and bustle of the towns, yet within easy walking distance of the sea and beaches.

Nestled by the ancient town walls at the southernmost tip of Rab harbour, Arbiana Hotel enjoys a privileged location on this delightful island on Croatia's Adriatic coast. Originally built in 1924 in the Austro-Hungarian style for the European aristocracy, it has recently undergone a thorough renovation, and now offers luxurious boutique accommodation and delicious cuisine in a beautiful waterfront setting. Ideal for relaxing stays on Rab, known as 'the Sunny Island', and one of the greenest islands on the Adriatic, Arbiana Hotel is close to the most important landmarks in the town, and perfectly placed for enjoying all of the island's attractions. A paradise for hikers and mountain bikers, guests can also enjoy an excellent range of water sports, including diving and snorkelling in the island's crystal-clear waters, wind-surfing and sailing. A highlight in summer is the Fjera, a medieval festival with music, dancing, traditional costumes and pageants. Arbiana Hotel's restaurant San Marino offers delicious local cuisine, based on the finest local produce and freshly caught fish and seafood, along with Mediterranean flavours from the surrounding regions. Featuring a warm and elegant atmosphere, guests can also enjoy candle-lit dinners in summer on the beautiful terrace, under the ancient town walls. The hotel also boasts a cosy lounge, while the Bristol Cocktail Bar organises theme nights with professional dancers and musicians.

A single storey building that resembles a cattle shed in an uninspiring village... hardly sounds like the description for what has been termed 'one of the best hotels in Sardinia'. But this is the Hotel Lucrezia and through those cattle shed gates is an experience of rural Sardinia with added luxury that exceeds expectations. The Hotel Lucrezia is located in a traditional farmhouse in the village of Riola Sardo, on the west coast of Sardinia. Farmhouses were constructed around a central courtyard where the well, grain wheel, bread oven, oil mill and millstone were all situated. Many of these original features are still in place at the Hotel Lucrezia, alongside beautifully landscaped gardens. The Hotel Lucrezia is a unique boutique hotel run by a family that make guests feel so genuinely welcome they leave with the impression they've been staying in the home of a lovely long-lost grandmother.

The unique Hotel Du Côté des Olivades is found in Le Paradou. This lovely village is close to the historic St Remy de Provence and Les Baux and within easy reach of Arles, Avignon, Aix en Provence and Marseille. The family-run hotel Du Côté des Olivades is set in lush parkland with centuries-old olive groves, Provencal gardens and views over the Alpilles hills. Centred around the luxurious pool and terraces, the Bourguignon family recently expanded this luxury boutique hotel to include a further 16 suites, making a total of 25 rooms. Exclusively designed by Christophe Pillet, the interiors of the new B Design wing are spacious and light with ultra modern design features. The Hotel Du Côté des Olivades offers guests a rare blend of contemporary urban design within the idyllic natural location of Le Paradou, Provence.