How to use this guide
This is not a ranking: it brings together cities, regions and experience-led routes. Accommodation links open individual properties with verified locations in the relevant destination or route. Select dates and guest numbers on the property page to check rates and availability. Destinations without verified properties are marked separately.
Europe: cities, coasts and walking routes
1. Veneto, Italy
Veneto, Italy: read the travel guide
Choose one or two bases for Venice, Padua and Verona. Build hotel changes into the sightseeing schedule rather than treating them as free time.
Accommodation on this route: Hotel Castello · Savhotel Mantegna Padova · Cinque Luxury Rooms
2. Dessau, Germany
Dessau, Germany: read the travel guide
Build a short city break around your main interest. If staying in Leipzig, check the journey to Dessau and the return connection separately.
Accommodation on this route: Radisson Hotel Furst Leopold Dessau
3. Skanör-Falsterbo, Sweden
Skanör-Falsterbo, Sweden: read the travel guide
Decide between a coastal stay and a city base. If considering Malmö, research daily transport before committing to accommodation there.
Hotel in this destination: Hotell Gässlingen
4. Šibenik, Croatia
Šibenik, Croatia: read the travel guide
Allocate separate days to the city and surrounding visits. For a wider coastal itinerary, compare accommodation addresses on a map before booking.
Accommodation on this route: Hotel Bellevue - Superior City Hotel · Hotel Jadran
5. León, Spain
León, Spain: read the travel guide
Prioritise access to the centre if you enjoy exploring on foot. Keep arrival day light instead of filling it with a long sightseeing programme.
Accommodation on this route: LeonHostel
6. Route Napoléon, France
Route Napoléon, France: read the travel guide
Choose overnight stops rather than compressing the whole route into one day. For a Nice start, check vehicle collection and return arrangements.
Accommodation on this route: OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
7. Aeolian Islands, Italy
Aeolian Islands, Italy: read the travel guide
Choose your island before the hotel. Arrange nights in Lipari alongside boat connections and your onward journey, leaving room for schedule changes.
Accommodation on this route: Antico Palmento
8. St Cuthbert’s Way, United Kingdom
St Cuthbert’s Way, United Kingdom: read the travel guide
Divide walking days according to your own pace. If staying near the finish, establish transfers to the trail before reserving your room.
Accommodation on this route: Bowden House B&B
9. Aegean Sea, Greece
Aegean Sea, Greece: read the travel guide
For a diving holiday, choose an operator and meeting point first. Then check how you would reach it from the accommodation you are considering.
Accommodation on this route: Aristide Hotel · Agave Santorini Design Boutique Hotel · Samian Mare Hotel Suites & Spa
10. Killary Fjord, Ireland
Killary Fjord, Ireland: read the travel guide
Allow for the different schedules of rural visits and a city stay. If choosing Galway, plan the separate journey to the fjord.
Hotel in this destination: Leenane Hotel
Asia: island holidays and journeys of discovery
11. Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa, Japan: read the travel guide
For a first trip, Naha plus one additional island can keep the route manageable. Leave enough time before your final flight connection.
Accommodation on this route: Hotel Resonex Naha · Hotel Rising Sun Miyakojima
12. Chengdu, China
Chengdu, China: read the travel guide
Balance city days with any visits beyond the centre. Consider evening returns and your preferred daily transport when choosing a hotel base.
Accommodation on this route: Chengdu Lyhn International Hotel · Chengdu Xinliang Hotel
13. Gujarat, India
Gujarat, India: read the travel guide
For a regional trip, design the overnight sequence first. If starting in Ahmedabad, consider reserving the opening day for arrival and settling in.
Accommodation on this route: Hotel Kanchan Palace · Hotel Maple Inn
14. Da Nang, Vietnam
Da Nang, Vietnam: read the travel guide
Plan beach days and city days separately. Look beyond room views to dining options and access to the places on your daily itinerary.
Accommodation on this route: Ocean Haven Hotel · Fusion Suites Da Nang · Grand Tourane Hotel
15. Fulidhoo, Maldives
Fulidhoo, Maldives: read the travel guide
Match island transfers to your arrival time first. In Maldives-wide hotel results, check the actual island of each property before comparing room rates.
Hotel in this destination: Thundi Sea View
16. Batang Ai, Malaysia
Batang Ai, Malaysia: read the travel guide
Build the nature itinerary around local transfers. Research Kuching as a starting base, while distinguishing city accommodation from an overnight stay in the park.
Accommodation details and official booking channel: Nanga Sumpa Lodge
17. Darjeeling, India
Darjeeling, India: read the travel guide
Treat the transport experience as the main activity of the day. Leave room in the morning schedule to reach the departure point from your hotel.
Accommodation on this route: Windamere Hotel
18. Michinoku Coastal Trail, Japan
Michinoku Coastal Trail, Japan: read the travel guide
Focus on a chosen section rather than the entire trail. For a Sendai base, arrange access to your walking start and a separate luggage plan.
Hotel in this destination: The Park Hotel Jodogahama
19. Taiwan
Avoid adding long transfers to every food-focused day. A well-placed Taipei base can help keep evening plans flexible without frequent hotel changes.
Accommodation on this route: Hotel Relax II · Green World Taipei Station
20. Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan: read the travel guide
Assess an architecture itinerary alongside daily distances. Work out how you will travel between stops instead of relying on their apparent proximity on a map.
Accommodation on this route: Sky House Astana · Sky Lux Hotel
Africa and the Middle East: city and nature trips
21. Oman
Limit hotel changes between Muscat and Nizwa. Give city visits and outdoor excursions their own space rather than combining every activity into transfer days.
Accommodation on this route: Radisson Collection Muscat, Hormuz Grand · Millennium Executive Apartments Muscat · The Pool Villa - Tanuf
22. Rabat, Morocco
Rabat, Morocco: read the travel guide
Match your accommodation to the walking plan for a short break. Keep the final day lighter so the return journey does not compete with major visits.
Accommodation on this route: Riad Kalaa 2
23. Tsavo East and West, Kenya
Tsavo East and West, Kenya: read the travel guide
Check accommodation location against park access before fixing a safari plan. Distinguish the room booking from the transfers and excursions you may need.
Accommodation on this route: Voi Wildlife Lodge · Voi Safari Lodge · Ngulia Safari Lodge
24. Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE: read the travel guide
Give selected cultural visits time instead of placing them all in one day. Compare the hotel’s transport arrangements with your intended sightseeing sequence.
Accommodation on this route: Ramada by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Downtown · Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
25. Gombe National Park, Tanzania
Gombe National Park, Tanzania: read the travel guide
Treat the park visit as a separate logistical plan. Assess Tanzania-wide hotel results alongside access to Gombe and the local arrangements your itinerary requires.
Accommodation details and official booking channel: Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge
26. São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe: read the travel guide
Keep arrival and departure days flexible for island visits. Check inter-island connections and transfer arrangements before finalising the accommodation sequence.
Accommodation on this route: Sweet Guest House
North America: regional routes and different experiences
27. Québec, Canada
Québec, Canada: read the travel guide
Decide the scope of the region you want to cover. If staying in Québec City, arrange any visits further afield as separate parts of the itinerary.
Accommodation on this route: Les Lofts St-Joseph - By Les Lofts Vieux-Quebec · Motel Lustre d'Or
28. Northern California coast and redwoods, USA
Northern California coast and redwoods, USA: read the travel guide
Plan the coastal journey around overnight intervals. If researching Eureka as a base, check daily distances to the outdoor stops you actually want to visit.
Accommodation on this route: Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
29. Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA: read the travel guide
Choose your balance between city time and a coastal programme. When comparing statewide hotels, inspect the specific town and address of each property.
Accommodation on this route: Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor · Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
30. Prince Edward Island, Canada
Prince Edward Island, Canada: read the travel guide
Consider one island base rather than changing hotels daily. Assess Charlottetown accommodation against the transport you intend to use for your day trips.
Accommodation on this route: Inn on The Harbour
31. New Mexico, USA
New Mexico, USA: read the travel guide
Select overnight stops before building a long road itinerary. Include parking, vehicle arrangements and arrival times in the overall accommodation plan.
Accommodation on this route: Best Western Plus Montezuma Inn & Suites · Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Las Cruces
32. Rose Island and Newport, USA
Rose Island and Newport, USA: read the travel guide
Research a special island experience separately from a standard hotel stay. Match Rhode Island accommodation nights to the confirmed dates of the activity.
Accommodation details and official booking channel: Rose Island Lighthouse
33. Alaska, USA
Alaska, USA: read the travel guide
Avoid squeezing flightseeing or outdoor activities into main travel days. If using Anchorage as a starting point, confirm the separate excursion transfers.
Accommodation on this route: Towneplace Suites Anchorage Midtown
34. Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico: read the travel guide
Arrange transport for food and vineyard visits in advance. Compare an Ensenada base with a valley stay rather than assuming they create the same itinerary.
Accommodation on this route: Hotel Boutique Valle de Guadalupe & Spa
35. Miami South Beach, USA
Miami South Beach, USA: read the travel guide
Choose the neighbourhood around beach access, evening plans and transport. In Miami hotel results, verify whether a property is actually in South Beach.
Accommodation on this route: Strand Ocean Drive Suites · Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach · Hotel Breakwater South Beach
36. Northeastern Minnesota, USA
Northeastern Minnesota, USA: read the travel guide
Let overnight intervals shape the length of a road trip. From statewide hotel results, select locations along your route to keep daily distances manageable.
Accommodation on this route: Park Point Marina Inn · The Mountain Inn at Lutsen · Grand Superior Lodge
The Caribbean, Latin America and Antarctica
37. Montserrat
Montserrat: read the travel guide
Build an island stay around both flight connections and the number of nights. Finalise transport before adding fixed activities to the first and last days.
Accommodation details and official booking channel: Tropical Mansion Suites
38. Bariloche and the Lake District, Argentina
Bariloche and the Lake District, Argentina: read the travel guide
Alternate outdoor days with quieter time. When choosing a Bariloche hotel, consider early departures and meeting points for the excursions you intend to book.
Accommodation on this route: San Martin Suites
39. Granada, Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua: read the travel guide
Check the country carefully when making reservations, as cities can share the same name. Balance local exploration with any separate visits to the surroundings.
Accommodation details and official booking channel: Hotel Plaza Colón
40. Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro, Panama: read the travel guide
Choose the accommodation island alongside the arrival point. Ask which boat or land transfers are included rather than assuming the room rate covers them.
Accommodation on this route: Socialtel Bocas del Toro
41. Galápagos, Ecuador
Galápagos, Ecuador: read the travel guide
Distinguish a land-based stay from an expedition cruise. When searching Puerto Ayora hotels, consider the departure points for the daily activities you want.
Accommodation on this route: Hotel Palace Galapagos · Capitan Max B&B
42. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina: read the travel guide
Compare neighbourhoods against your evening plans. Consider the journey back to the hotel and the following morning’s schedule as part of the same decision.
Accommodation on this route: Tango de Mayo Hotel · Hotel Clasico
43. Antarctica
Antarctica: read the travel guide
Accommodation may form part of an expedition programme. If departing through Ushuaia, treat the pre-departure hotel as a separate booking from the expedition itself.
Accommodation details and official booking channel: Whichaway Camp
44. Monteverde, Costa Rica
Monteverde, Costa Rica: read the travel guide
Assess nature visits alongside the hotel’s actual location. Allow time to reach morning meeting points and leave space to rest after returning from activities.
Accommodation on this route: Jaguarundi Lodge
Oceania: coasts, islands and wide-open journeys
45. Dunedin and Waitaki, New Zealand
Dunedin and Waitaki, New Zealand: read the travel guide
Distinguish a regional trip from visits within one city. If beginning in Dunedin and finishing elsewhere, arrange vehicle logistics and the return connection together.
Accommodation on this route: Cumberland Motel · Heriot Lane City Apartments · Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
46. The Tweed, Australia
The Tweed, Australia: read the travel guide
Balance a coastal stay with visits around the region. For Kingscliff accommodation, compare dining, beach access and daily transport needs on the same map.
Accommodation on this route: Sunrise Cove Holiday Apartments
47. New Caledonia
New Caledonia: read the travel guide
Starting in the city and heading straight to an island require different connections. Establish the onward transfer before choosing a Nouméa hotel for the trip.
Accommodation on this route: Hotel Beaurivage · Hôtel du Centre
48. Red Centre, Australia
Red Centre, Australia: read the travel guide
Do not assume one hotel is close to every stop in a large region. If considering Alice Springs, check departure points for the activities you select.
Accommodation on this route: Vatu Sanctuary
49. Samoa
Build an island programme around a few priorities rather than a long checklist. Arrange local visits and transfers between accommodation stops before finalising daily plans.
Hotel in this destination: Taumeasina Island Resort
50. French Polynesia
French Polynesia: read the travel guide
For multiple islands, budget for transfers alongside room rates. Check the actual island of each property in the search results before comparing accommodation options.
Accommodation on this route: Sunset Hill Lodge · Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa
Explore your preferred route in more detail
How should you choose accommodation for a 2027 holiday?
Start with the length of your trip and your daily priorities. Then compare hotel addresses, room occupancy, included services and cancellation conditions for the same dates. Check island transfers, park visits and expedition arrangements separately from a standard room reservation.
