City Breaks

Personal touches abound at this much-loved villa in Rome. Quiz Laura for cultural tips; explore the many romantic, unknown parks nearby

View-filled apartments in Ortigia, the heart of Siracusa. Immerse yourself in the blue of the Ionian Sea; walk to culture, shops and restaurants

A perfect little hotel with delightful furnishings and Eiffel Tower views - splash out on a room at the top. Top eco credentials, too

A treat of a place in a vibrant suburb, a short tram ride from central Manchester. The ultimate combination of art and cool design

Two wonderfully informal apartments make up this artist's home. Discover WW2 history and wander Caen's cobbled streets

Two-storey wing of an aristocratic palazzo next to Modica’s Sicilian Baroque cathedral, with sweeping city views and a concierge

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

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

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

Wander the city, discover islands, visit Vesuvius, eat in lively restaurants, savour the street food of Naples

A highly unusual place to stay, with modern, clean lines, built around an ancient chapel with 15th-century roots in the old Jewish quarter

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Tiny, suite-in-the-sky, in shabby-chic style, with all you need cleverly tucked into one room. Plus heavenly terrace with city-wide views

Within sound of gondoliers, all you would want from a luxury hotel in an intimate palazzo of real Venetian pedigree…hard to believe it’s B&B

Sweet, stylish, fresh hotel with scented patio. Tucked away yet central, an unusually quiet base for exploring Rome

Gianna and Marco seem to have our readers in raptures - they love the welcome and the position of the B&B in Trastevere’s fascinating heart

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

Welcoming and friendly place in a non-touristy area of the city within walking distance of the centre and with a fabulous roof terrace