Jin Travels in Europe

Hotels . B&Bs

Italy Italia Venice Venzia Rio di San Moise window at Hotel San Moisè overlooking at the river and gondolas.

Italy . Venice . Hotel San Moisè
- A room with a view is always nice. This is not a painting.
- Outside on the left is a good photo spot over Rio di San Moisè and the gondolas. Google Maps: Moisè

Portugal Peso da Régua view from Hotel Régua Douro breakfast on balcony.

Portugal . Peso da Régua . Hotel Régua Douro
- Breakfast on one of the two balconies in the Presidential suite. Beautiful view over the Douro River. The black Sandeman’s Don statue on the hill. Google Maps: Régua

Italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas Hotel & Spa, woman enjoying prosecco with appetizers at sunset in front of the hotel.

Italy . Sardinia . Alghero . Villa Las Tronas
- Enjoying a glass of complimentary prosecco with appetizers at sunset in front of the hotel.
- Italian royalty and the movie stars Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton have stayed here. Google Maps: Tronas

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Italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas woman flowers in the garden.
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas view from window.
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas woman sitting at a terrace.
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas woman at sunset having a drink.
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas two glasses of prosecco at sunset.
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas woman drinking prosecco at sunset.
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas man a in a large indoor spa pool
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas woman waiting for dinner.
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas woman showing desert ice cream fruit.
italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas woman having a huge breakfast.

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Greece Santorini Hotel Belvedere at Firostefani fantastic view over pool and the caldera.

Greece . Santorini . Firostefani . Belvedere Suites
- What a view over the caldera! Amazing sunsets too! Large pool at the edge of the crater.
- Perhaps not a suitable hotel for people with a fear of heights or earthquakes. Google Maps: Belvedere

France Carcassonne Hotel Tribe view from balcony towards the stunning old town Cité Médiévale and the river Aude.

France . Carcassonne . Hotel Tribe
- Make sure you get a room with a view over the river Aude and the old Cité Médiévale.
- The Cité is one of the best-preserved medieval fortified cities in Europe. It’s huge and very impressive. Google Maps: Tribe

England London view from Tower Hotel over St Katharine Docks and boats.

England . London . Tower Hotel
- View from our Executive room over St. Katharine Docks. The famous Dickens Inn on the far right. Many restaurants in the big brown building.
- Some rooms have views of the River Thames and Tower Bridge. Google Maps: Tower

Portugal Algarve Portimão NH Marina Portimão Resort at the pool, umbrella of bamboo.

Portugal . Algarve . Marina Portimão Resort
- I usually don't stay in big resorts, but the location of this one is special.
- We had a large apartment with a balcony and a private terrace on the roof. Google Maps: Marina

Italy Rome Hotel Bettoja woman in red dress sitting in a sofa in a suite with old paintings on the walls.

Italy . Rome . Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneao
- This suite on the 10th floor was cozy with real paintings and Chinese vases. Most rooms have been renovated since I stayed here.
- The rooftop terrace has a bar with a nice view of central Rome. Google Maps: Bettoja

I never book accommodation long in advance. Often the same day or just 1-3 days before.
Sometimes sitting on a train or bus only a few hours away.
I use many different apps and I also book directly on the hotel's website.
The links on Jin Travels in Europe go directly to the hotels, not to a booking site.

Malta Gozo Victoria woman at Provicario hotel Cittadella in background

Malta . Gozo . Victoria . Provicario B&B
- Charming place run by a French couple. Some rooms have a private terrace.
- Also a large roof terrace with views of the impressive Cittadella fortress. Google Maps: Provicario

Italy Milano Hotel NYX, bed with a large black & white photo of a movie star behind.

Italy . Milano . Hotel NYX
- If you like modern art, this is the place to stay. Photos of old movie stars in the rooms.
- At the entrance, two very special statues. Google Maps: NYX

Italy Verona free prosecco for VIP guests at Hotel Bologna.

Italy . Verona . Hotel Bologna
- What a pleasant surprise! For VIP guests only … complimentary prosecco.
- Next to Piazza Bra and the old Roman Arena. Google Maps: Bologna

Europe paying city tax in cash for apartment.

Many cities in Europe have a city tax for hotels, apartments and B&Bs.
- In small establishments, you often have to pay in cash when you leave. Take a photo of the money if there is no staff around.

Italy Stresa view over Lago Maggiore from Hotel Astoria, woman on balcony.

Italy . Lago Maggiore . Stresa . Hotel Astoria
- Stunning view of the lake from the top floor suites. The peculiar Isola Bella island and the Alps in the background. Google Maps: Astoria

Italy Toscana Castellina in Chianti at Villa Godenano, room with a view over the landscape and glasses of wine and Aperol Spritz.

Italy . Toscana . Castellina in Chianti . Villa Godenano
- We stayed in the suite with a large private panoramic terrace, but the view from the room wasn’t bad either … Tuscany is so beautiful. Google Maps: Godenano

France Fontainebleau L´Aigle Noir Hotel MGallery, woman irons clothes in the room.

France . Fontainebleau . L´Aigle Noir MGallery
- Getting ready for a complimentary aperitif at the hotel. Deluxe room with a Place Bonaparte view. Excellent breakfast.
- Next to the famous Château de Fontainebleau (castle). Google Maps: MGallery

Portugal Lisbon, Varandas de Lisboa Tejo River Apartments, bed and two open balcony doors.

Portugal . Lisbon . Varandas de Lisboa
- Large rooms and apartments with views of the Tejo River. Local restaurant O Cofre next door.
- Below Alfama and close to the center. Near metro: Praça do Comércio. Google Maps: Varandas

Italy Sicily Taoromina Hotel Villa Schuler, view over the sea from a private terrace.

Italy . Sicily . Taoromina . Villa Schuler
- On the top floor, the rooms have a private terrace facing the sea.
- Also, a roof terrace for guests with a stunning view of the active volcano Etna, especially at sunset or during an eruption.
- Beautiful garden behind the hotel. Google Maps: Schuler

Spain Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya, view from Bless Hotel.

Spain . Barcelona . Bless Hotel
- Rooftop pool with panoramic views of Barcelona’s skyline. Renovated since we stayed here.
- Metro: Plaça Catalunya. The famous La Ramla street across the square on the right. Google Maps: Bless

Europe apartment, woman sitting at a table with kitchen and laundry room behind her, bed upstairs.

Europe . Apartments
- I also stay in apartments with a laundry machine.
- Usually, for at least three nights, as the check in time can be late in the afternoon and the check out time earlier than most hotels (10 am). Often no late evening check in.
- Some places require a 100-300 euros cash deposit. Don’t stay there.

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Italy Italia Venice Venzia Rio di San Moise window at Hotel San Moisè overlooking at the river and gondolas.
Portugal Peso da Régua view from Hotel Régua Douro breakfast on balcony.
Italy Sardinia Alghero Villa Las Tronas Hotel & Spa, woman enjoying prosecco with appetizers at sunset in front of the hotel.
France Provence Valensole woman and rental car in front of hotel Château du Grand Jardin.
Greece Santorini Hotel Belvedere at Firostefani fantastic view over pool and the caldera.
France Carcassonne Hotel Tribe view from balcony towards the stunning old town Cité Médiévale and the river Aude.
England London view from Tower Hotel over St Katharine Docks and boats.
Portugal Algarve Portimão NH Marina Portimão Resort at the pool, umbrella of bamboo.
Italy Rome Hotel Bettoja woman in red dress sitting in a sofa in a suite with old paintings on the walls.
France Paris Ibis Styles hotel, colorful front and entrance, woman on balcony.
Malta Gozo Victoria woman at Provicario hotel Cittadella in background
Italy Milano Hotel NYX, bed with a large black & white photo of a movie star behind.
Italy Verona free prosecco for VIP guests at Hotel Bologna.
Europe paying city tax in cash for apartment.
Italy Stresa view over Lago Maggiore from Hotel Astoria, woman on balcony.
Italy Toscana Castellina in Chianti at Villa Godenano, room with a view over the landscape and glasses of wine and Aperol Spritz.
France Fontainebleau L´Aigle Noir Hotel MGallery, woman irons clothes in the room.
Portugal Lisbon, Varandas de Lisboa Tejo River Apartments, bed and two open balcony doors.
Italy Sicily Taoromina Hotel Villa Schuler, view over the sea from a private terrace.
Spain Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya, view from Bless Hotel.
Portugal Algarve Lagos Hotel Tivoli, view from private terrace into a garden.
Europe apartment, woman sitting at a table with kitchen and laundry room behind her, bed upstairs.
Europe, an old style bed room in a private home.
Europe hotel, romantic room with a balcony.