Crowned! These Are the Best Hotels in Europe

June 12, 2026, 8:11 am | Read time: 4 minutes

Whether it’s a city trip to Budapest or London, a wellness vacation in the Alps, or a getaway to the Mediterranean, Europe offers the perfect destination for every type of traveler. But besides the destination, the accommodation often determines how refreshed travelers return. The current Travellers’ Choice Awards from Tripadvisor reveal which hotels have particularly impressed their guests. TRAVELBOOK presents the top three hotels in Europe and shows the complete list of the top 25.

Unlike many hotel rankings, the list is not based on the judgment of individual testers but on the experiences of thousands of travelers. For the Travellers’ Choice Awards, Tripadvisor evaluates reviews submitted by users over the course of a year. Both the quantity and quality of the reviews are crucial. Only hotels that have consistently delighted their guests over months make it onto the list. According to Tripadvisor, the Best of the Best winners are even among the top one percent of the approximately eight million listings on the travel platform.

TRAVELBOOK presents the top three hotels in Europe. A list of the top 25 can be found below.

1st Place: Hotel Sporting Family Hospitality, Livigno, Italy

Best hotel in Europe — Even the exterior of Hotel Sporting Family Hospitality is impressive

The first place this year goes to Italy, specifically to the winter sports paradise of Livigno in the Italian Alps. The family-friendly Hotel Sporting Family Hospitality scores points with its combination of comfort, service, and leisure activities. Visitors particularly enjoy the modern rooms with mountain views, a water park, an infinity pool, a spacious wellness area, and direct access to the ski slopes.

With more than 1,200 reviews on Tripadvisor, the hotel achieves the top rating of 5.0 points. Cleanliness, service, and the friendly atmosphere are particularly highlighted. One visitor writes: “The whole setup and what immediately caught my attention is the pleasant smell. Very few hotels pay attention to such aesthetics. Very, very pleasant. It also contributes to a very comfortable feeling. The entire staff also contributes to a very harmonious and beautiful stay.”

2nd Place: Royal Lancaster, London, United Kingdom

Best hotel in Europe London — The Royal Lancaster in London impresses with its location and luxury

The second place goes to London. The luxury hotel Royal Lancaster is located directly at Hyde Park and scores points with its central location, the view over the British capital, and its highly praised service. The modern rooms and the high-quality breakfast are also regularly highlighted by guests.

On Tripadvisor, the hotel scores 4.9 out of 5 possible points with more than 3,000 reviews. One guest writes: “The best hotel in London! The staff is more than amazing and will help you as much as they can. The view is incredible, and even the small rooms are the best I’ve been in. 6 out of 5 stars!”

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3rd Place: Hotel Moments, Budapest, Hungary

Best hotels in Europe Budapest — Hotel Moments Budapest is also excellently located in Hungary’s capital Budapest

Hotel Moments Budapest secures third place. The hotel is located directly on the famous Andrássy Avenue in the center of the Hungarian capital, making it an ideal starting point for the city’s main attractions.

With 4.9 out of 5 points from more than 5,200 reviews, the hotel is one of the most popular accommodations in Budapest. An enthusiastic guest writes on Tripadvisor: “Excellent boutique hotel. The staff was attentive. The breakfast was excellent. On a tree-lined street with upscale shops.”

Places 4 to 25

4. Hotel Schutterhof – Schladming, Austria
5. Hotel Da Baixa – Lisbon, Portugal
6. Kimpton BEM Budapest by IHG – Budapest, Hungary
7. Hotel Alpin Spa Tuxerhof – Tux, Austria
8. Defereggental Hotel & Resort – St. Veit in Defereggen, Austria
9. Hotel Nordik – Andalo, Italy
10. Giardino Marling – Marling, Italy
11. Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany – Casole d’Elsa, Italy
12. Alpenhotel Zechmeisterlehen – Schönau am Königssee, Germany
13. Hôtel Malte – Astotel – Paris, France
14. Dolomitengolf Suites – Lavant, Austria
15. Casa Cook Rhodes – Rhodes, Greece
16. Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection – Budapest, Hungary
17. Amarande – Ayia Napa, Cyprus
18. Ariane Hotel – Ypres, Belgium
19. Sant Jaume Design Hotel – Mallorca, Spain
20. Golden Horn Bosphorus Hotel – Istanbul, Turkey
21. Hotel Cuevas – Santillana del Mar, Spain
22. The Omnia – Zermatt, Switzerland
23. Hotel Monte Rosa – Zermatt, Switzerland
24. Hotel Monge – Paris, France
25. Hotel Alpenhof – Hintertux, Austria

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