Accommodation

A European street scene at sunset with colorful historic buildings, a clock tower, pedestrians, and flowers in the foreground.

So many ways to stay!

There are endless types of accommodation to suit your travel style.

We offer a wide range of options – from small, simple hotels to grand luxury stays, self-contained apartments, budget motels, hostels, or charming guesthouses with a personal touch.

A lakeside hotel with multiple floors and balconies, surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains in the background, reflected in the calm lake water.

What are the different accommodation options?

HOTEL – Short term overnight accommodation.

MOTEL – Rooms usually open out to a parking lot. As the name implies it caters mostly to motorists.

RESORT – Accommodation providing a wide varity of amenities and recreational facilities. It is more about the experience. Usually used for vacation or getaways.

INN – An inn is a small hotel usually either in the country or with a pub or tavern.

Traditional two-story house with a white lower level, wooden upper level with green shutters, flower boxes on windows, and a wooden fence in the front yard surrounded by greenery.

B & B – Some sort of breakfast is included with your hotel night stay. The breakfast menu can range from a drink or coffee with a roll to a full breakfast.

PENSION – Usually a family run Bed and Breakfast

APARTMENT RENTAL OR FLAT – Usually has a kitchen, sleeping area and bathroom not shared.

HOSTEL – Shared bedrooms & bathrooms (anyone they rent them to – no choice of roommates). Some hostels have private bedroom or bathrooms at an extra price.

A rustic stone and wood house in a green meadow with a large tree, set against forested mountains under a cloudy sky.

LODGE – Usually out in nature, often made from logs, wood or other natural material.

BUNGALOW/CABIN – A small house or cottage is often called a bungalow. People call all kinds of houses bungalows so check with us what is available for your destination.

VILLA – Usually a country estate made up of several buildings or structures tied together. In some countries a villa could be just a vacation house or in other places a detached or semi-detached house.

GUEST HOUSE – A house used to rent on a short term basis for travelers

Neuschwanstein Castle on a snowy winter day, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a foggy sky.

Unique Stays

In some destinations, you’ll discover truly unique accommodation options – from lighthouses, caves and ice hotels to railway carriages, underwater hotels, treehouses, dog houses, houseboats, themed rooms, castles, cabins, airplane hotels, bubble pods and much more.

Names and styles may vary depending on the country, but the choices are endless. Next time you’re planning a trip, browse through these ideas and see if there’s one you’d love to try.

Contact us for a quote or advice on the best option to suit your plans.

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