At Locals Insider, we like the kind of places that still feel personal. Small hotels with character, a bit of design thought behind them, and not too many people around. A lot of the “top” boutique hotels are already hyped and crowded — lovely, but the quiet charm is gone.
So we went looking for something different: the new spots. These are hotels that opened recently, before they get too popular. They’re cozy, soulful, and designed with care — the kind of places where you can still hear your own thoughts.
Here’s our guide to the newest boutique hotels in Europe that keep their charm, for now.
TOP 15 New Glamorous Boutique Hotels in Europe
1. Palacio Selecio, Malaga, Spain
Opened in 2020, Palacio Selecio emerged as Malaga’s first luxury boutique hotel. It’s located in the Jewish Quarter at the heart of the Old Town, inside a building that had been derelict for 80 years before Antonio Obrador’s stunning restoration.
Originally known as the Palace del Marques de la Sorna when it was built in 1789, this listed building oozes Andalusian charm and attention to detail.
Accommodations range from standard doubles with courtyard views to palace suites. For unrivalled luxury and downtown views, book into the tower room, the only one on the property’s top floor, with access to a private rooftop terrace. Double rooms start at $317 per night, while suites range from $500 to $700 nightly.
Balusta Restaurant is the property’s main dining option. It proudly serves Andalusian favourites, with prices ranging from $19 to $57 per main.
| Google Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (585+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (390+ ratings) |
“Gem in the city. Lovely hotel, we have stayed here quite a few times. Staff are super attentive and customer-focused.” Meribel1, TripAdvisor.
2. The Brecon, Adelboden, Switzerland
This wooden architectural masterpiece, clinging to the Swiss Alpine retreat of Adelboden, has been welcoming guests since the summer of 2024.
The name pays tribute to the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, where the owner, Grant Maunder, used to vacation as a child.
Every stay at the Brecon is all-inclusive, offering an à la carte breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, supper, and fine wines from Europe and beyond. Seasonal fare is served, with wild mushroom risotto and roast Alpine salmon among the open kitchen favorites.
Accommodations range from village cosy rooms to mountain lofts, with the best, unobstructed alpine views. Standard doubles are CHF 595 ($739) all-inclusive, while the lofts begin at CHF 1,087 ($1,350) nightly.
| Google Reviews | 4.9/5.0 (55+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 5.0/5.0 (9+ ratings) |
“A dream. I spent two unforgettable days at the Brecon Hotel with my daughter. A splendid hotel, tastefully decorated and cared for in every detail.” Sandra R, TripAdvisor.
3. Hotel du Couvent, Nice, France
Formerly a seventeenth-century convent, Nice’s newest hotel opened its doors in June 2024, following a ten-year, $100 million renovation overseen by Valéry Grégo.
Hotel du Couvent is now one of the most characterful properties in southern France, offering 88 bedrooms over a subterranean circuit of thermal pools.
Accommodations range from tastefully decorated, antique-adorned monastic “cells” to simply splendid suites in the newer wings, which offer much more space to relax.
Standard doubles (cells) begin at EUR 837 ($973) per night, while convent suites begin at EUR 1,621 ($1,886) nightly.
An on-site boulangerie delivers mouth-watering morning pastries to the pantry-style eatery, while a laid-back lunch is served in La Guinguette. The evening meal in Le Restaurant du Couvent might just be the best thing about this property.
Head chef Thomas Vételé and sommelier Agata Szucka deliver a menu and wine pairing befitting of southern France, with regional favourites like chilled ratatouille and crayfish gratin.
| Google Reviews | 4.3/5.0 (370+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.5/5.0 (85+ ratings) |
“This is a superb 5-star hotel. We loved everything about it. The whole concept, the exquisitely designed hotel and grounds, brilliantly appointed rooms, the excellent but unobtrusive service.” Martin P, TripAdvisor.
4. Palacete Severo, Porto, Portugal
Another restoration story, Palacete Severo is located in the Boavista region of Porto, one of Europe’s most underrated destinations for a long weekend city break.
The hotel is housed in a property originally built in 1904 by renowned Portuguese architect Ricardo Severo. The restoration has beautifully preserved much of the original stained glass and unique design features of the early 20th century.
Newly opened in 2024, the hotel offers accommodations in 17 distinct rooms, many with stuccoed ceilings and stone balconies overlooking the courtyard and swimming pool. A standard double room costs $421 per night, while deluxe doubles cost $468 per night.
Michelin-star Chef Tiago Bonito brings contemporary flair to the on-site bistro and gourmet restaurant. The main menu is heavily seafood-influenced, while a “14 moments” tasting menu can be arranged in advance, featuring dishes like caviar, trout roe, and sea urchin.
| Google Reviews | 5.0/5.0 (40+ ratings) |
| Booking.com Reviews | 9.7/10 (90+ ratings) |
“I would like to thank the staff and general manager at Palacete Severo for their gracious and generous hospitality. This place is amazing, it is truly an oasis in the middle of Porto. Joel Brown, Google Reviews.
5. The PIG in the Cotswolds, Cirencester, England
British hotel chain PIG worked their magic on this 17th-century honey-hued Grade II listed building in the village of Barnsley, close to Cirencester, in the English Cotswolds.
The doors officially opened in September 2024, becoming the chain’s ninth UK property and its first in the Cotswolds.
The interior has been stunningly reimagined, with small rooms in the main house and special, luxurious rooms hidden away in the Rosemary Verey-listed gardens. Midweek, doubles start at GBP 405 ($544), while garden rooms begin at GBP 589 ($792). At the weekend, a minimum stay of two nights is required.
Head chef Will Parkes relies solely on locally sourced produce, evidenced by his 25-mile menu, with 80% of the ingredients sourced on the farm itself or within a 25-mile radius of the property. Favourites include the Jesse Smith Chateaubriand fillet for two ($127) and the Woodchester Pot roast chicken ($38).
| Google Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (520+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 3.8/5.0 (50+ ratings) |
“Perfect Cotswold hotel. A blissful 2-night stay to celebrate my 60th birthday. This is the best hotel stay I have ever experienced. It was perfect from the lovely room with a freestanding bath to the delicious food with local provenance.” Jane B-M, TripAdvisor.
6. House of Hütter – Münchner Kindl, Munich, Germany
Germany sometimes gets a bad reputation for prioritizing functionality over flair, but the September 2024 opening of Munich’s House of Hütter undeniably bucks this trend.
Described by the owners as a “potpourri of Bavarian flair,” this property’s striking internal color contrasts and exquisite finishings are a far cry from the luxurious grand Germanic concepts elsewhere in this vibrant city.
Accommodations are offered in 16 bespoke rooms across five floors, some with open fireplaces and others with Venetian terrazzo bathrooms. Every room in this adults-only city retreat is unique and distinct from the next, with double “prestige rooms” starting at $775 per night.
There isn’t an on-site restaurant, but the well-stocked bar offers Bavarian beer and a complimentary welcome cocktail on arrival. The helpful hotel staff can arrange anything from a Segway tour of the city center to a beer brewing class in one of southern Germany’s finest breweries.
| Google Reviews | 4.7/5.0 (40+ ratings) |
| Booking.com Reviews | 8.7/10 (35+ ratings) |
“This hotel is hands down one of the most amazing and beautiful boutique hotels I have ever stayed at. From the moment I arrived, I was swept away by the charm and elegance of the place.” Marie Munzi, Google Reviews.
7. Lundies House, Tongue, Scotland
A new addition to northern Scotland’s boutique hotel offerings, Lundies House in North Sutherland is located in a former church manse in the small village of Tongue.
The B-listed 19th-century property was beautifully restored and craftfully re-imagined by Scandi artists Trine Sondergaard and Peter Blonde. It has seven delightful and spacious bedrooms, four in the main house and three in the courtyard.
All rooms include bed, breakfast, afternoon tea, and supper, and they start at GBP 720 ($968) during the week.
The kitchen emphasizes wild, local cuisine, featuring mushrooms, game, and mussels from nearby shorelines. Hotel staff can help you arrange many local adventures and activities, including Munro walks, climbs of Ben Hope, wild swimming, and paddleboarding.
| Google Reviews | 4.8/5.0 (45+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.9/5.0 (15+ ratings) |
“Dreamy luxury in the Scottish Highlands. Just stayed for 3 nights in this superb quality small lodge. The best place to return to after a long walk in the rugged and beautiful surroundings to drink a good glass of wine or port from their wine list.” AmsTravelAddict, TripAdvisor.
8. Hotel Fratelli, Karlstad, Sweden
Despite only opening in April 2024, Hotel Fratelli has already earned the TripAdvisor ranking as Karlstad’s number one hotel.
The hotel is in a former fashion department store that opened in 1924. One hundred years later, Hotel Fratelli was born, offering 85 rooms ranging from doubles to suites encompassing 43 square meters of prime estate in this bustling Swedish city. Deluxe rooms start at SEK 1,645 ($171) nightly.
The on-site Italian restaurant Vicino is one of the hottest dining venues among Karlstad locals. It features a top-rated shrimp linguine that receives rave reviews online.
Spa treatments are also worth checking out at Hotel Fratelli. Facials, pure body treatments, and body sensation therapies are all offered, and prices start at SEK 149 ($15).
| Google Reviews | 4.4/5.0 (165+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (150+ ratings) |
“Perfect weekend vacation. A luxurious and cozy mini-vacation where we had the opportunity to pamper ourselves with fantastic food and good wines in a nice, luxurious, and relaxed environment.” Stefan S, TripAdvisor.
9. La Gemma, Florence, Italy
An ideally located boutique hotel for a Florentine city break, La Gemma is set within a magnificent 19th-century palazzo at the heart of one of Italy’s most romantic cities.
Since opening in 2024, La Gemma has received excellent reviews for its stylish, design-led accommodation, with curated interiors designed to mimic the city’s masterful cathedral, with nods to the art-deco era. Accommodations are offered in 39 bespoke rooms, from signature rooms to deluxe, executive suites. Doubles start at EUR 428 ($499) nightly.
The hotel’s on-site restaurant, Luca’s, is one of Florence’s finest dining establishments, with a Michelin star. Head chef Paulo Airaudo creates regularly changing menus that reflect the best Tuscan and Florentine cuisine has to offer.
The tasting menus are extremely popular with international guests and locals alike. Eleven courses are offered for EUR 185 ($215) per person.
| Google Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (190+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.7/5.0 (85+ ratings) |
“Impressive, stylish, and just wow! A beautiful and stylish hotel with service to match. So much attention to detail, and the breakfasts were amazing.” Ben W, TripAdvisor.
10. Monument Hotel, Athens, Greece
Open since April 2023, the Monument is one of the newest and most exciting additions to the boutique hotel line-up in Greece’s historical capital, Athens.
The Monument is set within a restored neoclassical mansion, built in 1881 by German architect Ernst Ziller. Within the Psyrri district of the city, this boutique hotel was restored by Greek entrepreneur Grigoris Tolkas and is now one of the city’s most striking properties.
The Monument has only nine rooms, and the suites are the pick of the bunch. The Nidus suite features a private rooftop terrace and jacuzzi, with unobstructed views across the Acropolis. Nidus starts at $946 per night, while the standard rooms – Glint, Sepia, Ode, and Lucent – start at $499 nightly.
No restaurant is at the property, but a well-stocked bar is at hand for sundowners, and you’re within walking distance of several authentic Greek restaurants, including the popular Klimataria eatery just around the corner.
| Google Reviews | 4.9/5.0 (55+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.9/5.0 (15+ ratings) |
“Fantastic, stylish boutique hotel. We stayed at the Monument Hotel in Athens for 2 nights and absolutely loved it. The hotel is very stylish and only has a few rooms…I would highly recommend.” RachelinNorwich, TripAdvisor.
11. Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco, Kraków, Poland
Open since 2022, Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco is one of the newest boutique hotels in Kraków, one of Eastern Europe’s best city break destinations.
This five-star art-deco hotel is situated in a historical tenement house a few hundred meters from the main market square in the heart of Kraków, making it the perfect base for exploring the city.
Expect bold colors, vibrant interiors, and delicate finishing in all 71 individually decorated rooms, ranging from deluxe singles to luxury apartments. Deluxe doubles start at PLN 450 ($123) per night, while the luxury apartment costs PLN 941 ($258) nightly.
Head chef Sebasiten Stachura serves signature entrees in the hotel’s main restaurant, while lighter snacks and beverages are offered at the Ferreus Café throughout the day. Menu highlights are the Silesian dumplings with chanterelles ($10) and the piker-perch cooked in sage butter ($16).
| Google Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (300+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (35+ ratings) |
“An excellent hotel. This hotel is excellent. The staff was really friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. It is a very modern boutique hotel, immaculately clean.” Gillian K, TripAdvisor.
12. Verno House, Budapest, Hungary
Taken over by IHG and reopened in 2022, Verno House is one of the Hungarian capital’s most popular boutique hotels.
Within a quiet yet centrally located neighborhood in Budapest, Verno House is within walking distance of the Parliament building and other main attractions.
This IHG Vignette Collection property offers 48 rooms, ranging from twin deluxe rooms to one-bedroom city-view suites. Deluxe twins and doubles start at EUR 214 ($249) per night, while city-view suites start at EUR 420 ($490).
The hotel’s eatery, Flava, is an ambitious Budapest restaurant that combines a mismatch of flavors inspired by Eastern European, North African, Southeast Asian, and Latin American cuisine. Despite the contrasts, it works, with seared teriyaki salmon ($20) and tender beef cheek in a red wine sauce ($17) among the favorites.
| Google Reviews | 4.7/5.0 (170+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (40+ ratings) |
“Amazing experience. What a great hotel with an excellent location and restaurant. It’s within walking distance of the Parliament building and the city park. It’s also near the historical district.” Mohammad K, TripAdvisor.
Another excellent alternative in Budapest is our favorite, the 5-star luxury Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa – Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Although it’s not new (opened in 2020), it feels fresh and modern. Located in the largest telecommunications centre in Eastern and Central Europe of the 20th century, it keeps old monumental elements and has great 360° views of Budapest from its towers.
13. Hotel Le Foulage, Bruges, Belgium
Open since December 2024, Hotel Le Foulage is a city chic, four-star adults-only retreat at the beating heart of the quaint medieval city of Bruges.
The hotel is situated in a stunningly renovated 18th-century monastery. It has 15 guest rooms, ranging from standard doubles to junior suites, each warmly decorated with high-quality furnishings. Superior rooms start at EUR 213 ($248) per night, while junior suites go for EUR 263 ($306).
Le Foulage doesn’t have a restaurant, but you can reserve a table at the partner hotel, T Fraeyhuis, a nearby eatery within Minnewater Park, renowned for its Flemish-style tapas.
Our favorite thing about this boutique hotel is the speakeasy-style bar in the basement. Bar Bulles is fully stocked with Belgian and international beers, premium spirits, and an expansive wine list.
| Google Reviews | 4.9/5.0 (70+ ratings) |
| Booking.com Reviews | 9.5/10 (300+ ratings) |
“Great rooms with well-decorated spaces. Excellent speak easy bar attached to the hotel and a great cooked breakfast for free.” Dave M, Google Reviews.
14. Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard, Bucharest, Romania
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard opened its doors in March 2025 and is an all-suite, luxurious boutique hotel in one of Bucharest’s most expensive central neighborhoods.
The original hotel opened in 1873 and became a city landmark, hosting politicians and royalty throughout the years of turmoil and struggle.
Today, the newly conceptualized Corinthia has 30 refined, ultra-luxurious suites with bespoke furnishings, expansive windows, and incredible city views. The junior suite starts at EUR 444 ($517) per night, while the signature suite goes for EUR 1,913 nightly ($2,230).
Boulevard 73, within the resplendent Art Nouveau ballroom, is perhaps Bucharest’s most stunning restaurant and the place to be seen during your city break. Dine under glittering chandeliers and enjoy a sumptuous three-course set menu from Lei 450 ($103) per person.
| Google Reviews | 4.7/5.0 (170+ ratings) |
| Booking.com Reviews | 9.8/10 (30+ ratings) |
“The Corinthia is beautiful and the staff is attentive and friendly. I cannot recommend this hotel more highly.” Mia Singer, Google Reviews.
15. The Leinster, Dublin, Ireland
Opened in February 2024, The Leinster is situated on the edge of Merrion Square in Dublin’s artistic heart. This is one of the few boutique city center hotels with an outdoor heated pool, while an indoor jacuzzi and sauna are also offered to all guests.
Choose from 55 boutique rooms and suites, from standard options to the magnificent Rico Suite, which is the pick of the accommodation here. Standard doubles start at $319 per night, while the Rico Suite goes for $612 for bed and breakfast.
Dining at the rooftop Jean-Georges restaurant is a must. The menu is inspired by acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The tasting menu is exquisite, starting at EUR 129 ($150) per person, and can be paired with wine for EUR 75 ($87) per person.
Don’t forget to order a pint of Guinness or a glass of bubbles in the Collins Club before or after your meal. Reservations via the hotel reception are required.
| Google Reviews | 4.4/5.0 (110+ ratings) |
| TripAdvisor Reviews | 4.6/5.0 (40+ ratings) |
“Wonderful new hotel. The service is truly 5-star, very welcoming. Rooms are well decorated and comfortable with a great shower. The rooftop restaurant and bar are very good and worth a visit.” Helenwb1, TripAdvisor.
Treat Yourself to a City Escape in One of These Magical Boutique Hotels
Each of these new boutique hotels gives you the perfect base for exploring many of Europe’s most magical cities, from Bruges to Dublin. So, plan your weekend getaway and reserve a room or suite at one of these fabulous hotels to make your trip even more special.
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