Wondering where to stay in Turin? I recommend the city centre, especially around Via Porta Palatina and Via IV Marzo, with plenty of bars, restaurants and sights nearby.
Looking for the best places to stay? Browse my accommodation guides for honest recommendations on where to stay, the best areas, hotels, hostels and more around the world.
Wondering where to stay in Turin? I recommend the city centre, especially around Via Porta Palatina and Via IV Marzo, with plenty of bars, restaurants and sights nearby.
Wondering where to stay in Lake Maggiore? I recommend Stresa for its train station, cute cafés, restaurants, shops and easy access to the lake. I also share my stay at Residence La Luna Nel Porto.
Wondering where to stay in Lake Como? I’d choose Bellagio as your base. Here’s why I recommend it, plus two central hotels and my favourite budget-friendly farm stay.
Wondering where to stay in Milan? Here’s my guide to the best areas, hostels and hotels in Milan, from lively Navigli to the Duomo and Central Station.
Planning a Northern Italy trip? This complete travel guide covers Milan, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Turin, Genoa, Florence, Verona, and Venice, with honest tips, itineraries, accommodation, and personal recommendations.
I’ve stayed in a lot of hostels around Italy, from social Ostello Bello locations to quiet stays and a few I definitely wouldn’t book again. Here’s my honest personal ranking of the best and worst hostels I’ve experienced while backpacking Italy.
Planning a trip to Durbuy, Belgium? Discover the best areas to stay, from the historic town centre to wellness hotels and spacious holiday homes in the Ardennes.
Planning a trip to Leuven, Belgium? Discover the best areas to stay, from the lively historic centre to modern Vaartkom and hotels near Leuven Station.
Wondering where to stay in Brussels? Here are the best areas and neighbourhoods, including Sablon, Sainte-Catherine, Ixelles and central Brussels, plus my hotel recommendations.
Wondering where to stay in Antwerp? I break down the 4 best areas to stay, from the historic centre to Zuid, Eilandje and Antwerp Central Station, plus the hotels I recommend in each.