The 25 best hotels in Europe
View from the Ikos Aria hotel on the Greek island of Kos. It was named the best hotel in Europe at the 2022 Travellers' Choice Awards.
There are many special hotels in Europe, but only a few of them receive an A+ with stars from guests. Find out about the hotels with the best ratings in Europe here.
Many hotels in Europe are beautiful, but some are just that little bit more beautiful. That's why they regularly receive particularly good ratings from holidaymakers. Some even consistently enjoy top marks.
The 25 hotels with the best ratings in Europe have now been found out by Tripadvisor as part of the "Travellers' Choice Awards". The award is based solely on reviews and ratings posted by travellers on Tripadvisor in 2021. As in the previous four years, the top spot was won by a hotel on the Greek dream island of Kos.
These are the top 25 best hotels in Europe
Ikos Aria: Kefalos on Kos, Greece
Romance Istanbul Hotel: Istanbul in Turkey
The Omnia: Zermatt in Switzerland
Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia: Ürgüp, Turkey
Bless Hotel, Madrid in Spain
Ikos Dassia in Greece
La Maison Favart, Paris in France
Quinta Jardins do Lago, Funchal in Madeira (Portugal)
Hotel Kaiserhof, Vienna in Austria
Old Weir Lodge, Killarney in Ireland
Sani Dunes, Sani in Greece
Biohotel Daberer, Dellach in Austria
Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam in the Netherlands
Infinity Blu - Designed for Adults, Protaras in Cyprus
Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel, Lisbon in Portugal
Hôtel Grand Powers, Paris in France
Vincci Seleccio Aleysa Hotel Boutique & Spa, Benalmadena in Spain
Feldhof DolceVita Resort, Naturno in Italy
Hotel Alpin Spa Tuxerhof, Tux in Austria
Alpina Dolomites, Alpe di Siusi in Italy
Gran Hotel Inglés, Madrid in Spain
The Residence at Tui Blue Sensatori Barut, Fethiye in Turkey
The Resident Covent Garden, London in England
Hotel Clark, Budapest in Hungary
The Green Park Hotel, Pitlochry in Scotland
First place: Ikos Aria on Kos, Greece
This all-inclusive resort is located near the town of Kefalos on Kos, but you don't actually have to leave your accommodation. The complex includes a white beach, clear sea water, several pools, restaurants, bars, a spa and a kids club. If you're looking for relaxation, you don't have to lift a finger on this luxurious property.
The main pool of the Ikos Aria hotel on the Greek island of Kos.
© Source: Ikos Aria
Those looking for action will also find it here. Yoga, Pilates, a game of tennis or a football match against other holidaymakers are part of everyday life here. Travellers can also explore the mountains around Kefalos on mountain bikes and work off the delicacies from the all-inclusive buffet.
Ikos Aria, Suburban Road, Kefalos (Kos) | Price per night in a double room: from 666 euros
Second place: Romance Istanbul Hotel: Istanbul in Turkey
Those who like oriental flair will find a pleasant temporary home in the Romance Hotel Istanbul. Carpets, beds, curtains, furniture: everything here fits together authentically. In addition, guests enjoy the treatments in the spa and wellness area as well as the creative dishes in the hotel's own restaurant.
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Outside the door, travellers will find that very special city feeling: Istanbul's lively alleys invite you to go on extensive exploratory tours. And the famous temple Hagia Sophia is only a twelve-minute walk from the Romance Hotel.
Romance Istanbul Hotel | Price per night in a double room: from 300 euros/night
Third place: The Omnia, Zermatt, Switzerland
Fancy some stunning views of the Swiss Alps? That's what many rooms at The Omnia in Zermatt offer. Perched in the mountain above the town at 1600 metres above sea level, the hotel blends into the forest with its wooden façade. Wood is the main focus here anyway: the many wooden elements in the rooms, including in the form of the bathtub, create a natural feeling of space.
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You'll find even more wood in the surrounding forests. You can also admire them from the hotel thanks to the sun terrace and the glazed swimming pool before you go on excursions into nature and the mountains.
The Omnia, Zermatt | Price per night in a double room: from 530 euros/night
Fourth place: Kayakapi Premium Caves, Ügrüp in Cappadocia, Turkey
At the Hotel Kayakapi Premium Caves in Cappadocia, the name says it all: Here, guests actually stay in a kind of cave ("caves"). Some rooms look like they have been carved out of stone, others are given a cosy feel by bay windows and low ceilings. Guests can also swim in the outdoor and indoor pools or be pampered in the spa.
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Outside the hotel, exciting discoveries continue: It is located in a historic setting with many old alleys, a tenth-century cave church, a historic mosque and a former mansion from which curious visitors can enjoy a great view over Cappadocia.
Kayakapi Premium Caves | Price per night in a double room: from 150 euros/night, from 550 euros with pool.
Place five: Bless Hotel Madrid, Spain
The Bless Hotel Madrid is located directly in the luxurious Salamanca district, and you can also stay here luxuriously. In the historic building, you'll find rooms with their own whirlpool, depending on your budget, as well as a restaurant and a rooftop bar with a pool.
The rooftop bar of the Bless Hotel in Madrid invites you to a cocktail in the evening. A neon sign lights the way.
If the water inside isn't enough for you, you can immerse yourself further in the spa area, for example with a relaxing bath with lavender. A massage or relaxing beauty treatment completes the experience.
Bless Hotel Madrid | Price per night in a double room: from 150 euros/night, from 550 euros with pool