Traveling experiences are inherently part of what makes good memories in life and to draw a perfect picture the places your stay matter just as much. There is always a sense of excitement when planning your trip and choosing your hotel. As a discerning traveler, traveling in style is of essence and you will naturally want a place that not only inspires you but feels like a home away from home. Fortunately you don’t necessarily have to burn a hole in your pocket to do so or go cheap. You can offer yourself luxe for less and get more bang for your buck without giving up on style, quality and design.
The world awaits you with this hand picked selection of stylish affordable boutique hotels with a more personalised experience that will make your trip memorable. Save yourself and others time, scroll through, share with your partner and friends as a list to keep. There should be enough destinations to give you ideas for your next weekend getaway or long distance adventure. And if you wish to have more destinations added don’t hesitate to contact The Rebel Dandy. Happy travels.
*Note that price may vary according to the season so plan wisely.
(Prices range from $65 to $250 approx.)
MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
Dar Nanka & Spa
Marrakech’s Dar Nanka is a peaceful hideaway from the bustling medina, where the owners’ many antique finds give a shot of character to the villa’s laid-back luxury. Get lost among rows of kaleidoscopic souks before returning for a poolside snooze or garden wander. More info
DA NANG, VIETNAM
Moclan Boutique Hotel
A short stroll from Pham Van Dong beach and but a few blocks from Da Nang’s city-centre, Moclan Boutique Hotel is in a prime position for a Vietnamese city break. However, step through the hotel’s glass doors and the concrete jungle’s rumpus fades away, to be replaced by blooming potted plants and vibrant-green, palm-patterned fabrics – the tropics for those with a taste for city life. Select your suite to suit your travelling taste; urbanites will no doubt enjoy the city views from the King Suite’s balcony, while slower-paced city explorers will relish post-pagoda soaks in the Garden View Suites’ roll-top bath, which overlooks the hotel’s serene courtyard. But really, there are no bad choices here. More info
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel
Built as a bank, Vault Karaköy hotel in Istanbul has been given a slick modern facelift by House Hotels to become its on-the-rise neighbourhood’s cool cultural hub. It’s gained a spa, plenty of elegant decor and an in-house art curator, but kept the stately bank facade (and the imposing vaults that give it its name). More info
PARIS, FRANCE
Hotel Bienvenue
Pretend you’re in your perfectly poised Parisian apartment at budget-boutique Hotel Bienvenue, which is bedecked with floral wallpaper, warm colours and statement floor tiles. The colour-pop decor comes courtesy of acclaimed interior designer and scenographer (and Parisian local) Chloé Nègre; the pretty patio (perfect for leisurely breakfasts and natural-wine-sipping sessions) is a triumph. Bedrooms are on the petite side – this is Paris, after all – but if you opt for a Privilege Room, you’ll get plenty of space and a hamman-toting bathroom. Outside, the historic 9th arrondissement – with its grand boulevards, boutiques and culinary lures – awaits. (Don’t leave it waiting too long.) More info
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat
Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa hotel in Siem Reap feels like a blissful beach retreat, even though it’s on the rural fringe of Cambodia’s famous inland temple town. Light white-and-blue contemporary boudoirs nod to soothing Mediterranean style, while two pools, tropical gardens, smart Italian and Khmer dining, and an intimate spa make this a super-relaxing oasis. More info
UMBRIA, ITALY
Borgo della Marmotta
Borgo della Marmotta is the kind of hotel you lose your heart to: a 17th-century hamlet set amid 12,000 olive trees, with views of Spoleto Valley and deliciously romantic rooms. More info
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Brody House
More than just a boutique bolthole, Brody House – a sometime film and fashion-shoot set – also has a members’ club with a stylish bar, a block of shabby-chic apartments, and gallery and printing studio Brody ArtYard, in four city-centre locales. The club and ArtYard have calendars crammed full of exhibitions, live music and book readings, and rooms at the hotel are an extension of this creative streak: each is named after the artist whose work hangs on its walls. The communal spaces have high ceilings, lots of natural light and original parquet floors; yet somehow the townhouse still has the air of a (very cool) private home, and the apartments even more so. More info
RAJASTHAN, INDIA
Suryagarh
A haven of Rajasthani heritage, desert-set hotel, Suryagarh is a passage into India’s past. Within this colonnaded, sandstone stay, the spa offers pummelling and scrubbing with hot stones and sand (it’s really very pleasant…) and the hotel’s the Legend of Marwar restaurant serves tempting traditional fare amid the dunes while you watch the sun sink into the sand. With one of the hotel’s expert guides at your side, jump on a camel, or into a four-wheel drive, and set out into the desert to discover Rajasthan’s lost cities, forgotten fortresses and ancient temples. More info
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Volve Hotel Bangkok
Get more Bangkok for your buck at Volve Hotel Bangkok, which proves that hotels haven’t just evolved – they’ve ’volved. This unassuming hideaway is more home than hotel (and that’s just the way we like it). Volve’s building is small and unassuming (a stark contrast to Bangkok’s characteristic, cloud-poking skyscrapers), its staff are clad in normal attire (no uniforms here, ta) and there’s no pool or garden – but a rooftop terrace, cool design touches a-go-go, an excellent canteen-style restaurant and a relaxed, friendly feel fill the gaps and then some. More info
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires
Set just below stylish Recoleta, Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires knows how to unwind or get playful. The cool, contemporary bolthole has a library filled with books on Argentine art and history for studious visitors looking to explore nearby sites. Those who check in to tune out should nab a sunlounger by the pool, and take in busy Buenos Aires from above. More info
TOULOUSE, FRANCE
Villa du Taur
Set in one of Toulouse’s pretty-in-pink-brick buildings, boutique hotel Villa du Taur is a bijou, city-centre stay with an art collection to rival the Tate’s and a gourmet restaurant to satisfy the most discerning of gourmands. You’ll sate your artistic appetite before you sit down to breakfast at this hotel masquerading as a gallery. Well-dressed walls sport sprayed and scrawled pieces by native talents (Fafi and Toulouse homeboy Loïc Mondé), and global superstars (Banksy and Keith Haring), who have added bright bursts of colour to the sleek modern interiors. Swap culture for culinary clout in restaurant Sixty-two, where you can sample local chef Olivier Godechoul’s top-notch Toulousain cuisine, washed down with a tipple or two of French gin from the bar – all in the name of discovering Gallic gastronomy, of course… More info
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Hotel J
The Hotel J in Stockholm has a style influenced by the smooth lines and fine craftsmanship of yachting. The interior is bright and airy, with light oak furniture and chairs covered in thick white cotton, offset by dark wood flooring. There is a feel of New England in the red, white and blue scheme but the fine view from the best rooms is of Stockholm harbour. More info
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel
Nestled between two more sedate brick buildings, urbanista boutique stay Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel is for the effortlessly hip creative crowd. The bright and modern rooms have a slightly industrial edge, and the poolside rooftop bar is the stuff nights under the city stars are made of. More info
HONG KONG, CHINA
Tuve
Boutique hotel Tuve – discreetly set behind Causeway Bay in Hong Kong – is a riddle wrapped in galvanised steel and white marble. Housed in a sleek black monolith reminiscent of spy headquarters, guests stay in minimalist rooms lined in concrete and wood, with puzzle-box furnishings. Photographer Kim Høltermand’s snaps of Sweden’s fog-swathed Lake Tuve partially influenced the hotel’s moody ambience, but any chilliness is offset with warm lighting and cloud-soft beds. More info
NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES
Catahoula Hotel
A seductively renovated 1845 Creole townhouse, boutique hotel Catahoula makes the most of of a quirky layout, tactile brick walls and original windows in just 35 fresh and airy rooms. A short stroll from the French Quarter, this downtown gem is our New Orleans tip-off to in-the-know bons vivants. The proof is in the pisco here: Peruvian influences breeze from the courtyard café to the sun-kissed rooftop terrace, where guests gather to sample zingy ceviches, hearty sandwiches and all manner of head-turning cocktails. More info
BERLIN, GERMANY
Sir Savigny
Boutique hotel Sir Savigny is based on a fictional bon vivant; clearly, the nobleman is in tune with the modern city, but he’s still got the gleam of old-world decadence in his eye. The hotel’s dark-hued interiors are distinctly contemporary, but they also showcase gold-edged mirrors, art deco chandeliers and green velvet bed-covers – all of which act like a tip of the hat to the city’s indulgent past. The local area, Savignyplatz, is still a firm favourite with Berlin’s literati, which the hotel pays homage to with literary-themed artworks by local artist Katharina Musick. When your appetite for the city’s cultural offerings finally gives way to something a little more carnal, you’ll find the remedy at the hotel’s restaurant, the Butcher, which serves up some of the best Aberdeen Angus burgers in town. More info
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
The Pilgrm
Steps from Brunel’s Paddington station, boutique hotel The Pilgrm is an ode to old-world craftsmanship and heartfelt hospitality. Beginning its new life with a journey inwards, the building was stripped back to its original state, shedding years of paint and plasterwork to re-expose its shapely bones. Most of what’s been added has been made bespoke – using materials hand-picked for their tactile qualities – or reclaimed, as in the case of the cast-iron radiators and 200-year-old mahogany parquet. Having joined forces with local businesses like Monocle magazine (there’s an issue in each room), the hotel is also woven into the fabric of the neighbourhood – one that’s long been associated with characters of wit and creativity. More info
GALLE FORT, SRI LANKA
The Bungalow
Located within the Historic, UNESCO world heritage Dutch fort, this 17th century bungalow houses 6 rooms with utmost importance given to comfort. The renovation of this structure was done taking careful measures to protect its original structure and maintain most of its original finishes. More info
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
Arlo NoMad
Located North of Madison Square Park and just a short walk from the Empire State Building, Arlo Hotel NoMad has thoughtfully designed micro guest rooms with playful touches. The first two floors offer inviting communal spaces, including MASSONI “Italianish” Restaurant by Chef Dale Talde and BARlo, an innovative cocktail bar. Enjoy expansive views and custom mixed beverages from our 31st floor rooftop bar “The Heights”. Arlo NoMad welcomes you to stop in and stay a while. More info
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
Pousada Palacio de Estoi
The Pousada de Faro, located in the village of Estoi, 10 km from Faro, features great architectural richness. The Pousada is a Small Luxury Hotel in Estoi located in a palace born of the restoration of an 18th century palace and features various original elements. More info
MIAMI, UNITED STATES
Casa Faena
Amid Miami’s honed-and-toned, bikini-clad good looks, it can be hard to stand out. But with its come-hither, red-and-white façade, Casa Faena isn’t short of attention. Assured of her attributes, she stands on the shores of Mid-Beach, fanned by swaying palms. The man on her arm is Argentinian hotelier and developer Alan Faena, who first transformed the tired docklands of his hometown Buenos Aires, with a hotel, arts centre, bars and restaurants, and has since been doing the same to Miami’s eponymous Faena District. Casa Faena is an integral part of the whole concept, with a Latin-influenced restaurant, wrap-around veranda and blushingly beautiful pink-and-white rooms, proving there’s substance behind this casa’s striking Spanish exterior. When she passes by, you can’t help but look. More info
TULUM, MEXICO
Hotel Tiki Tiki
Tulum’s best kept secret…Why pay so much money to stay in Tulum beach if you can stay with us in Tulum town. It offers the best quality-price accommodation in Tulum, no doubt about it! A small luxury 15 bedroom boutique hotel in the middle of the jungle in HOLISTIKA in Tulum Town. Designed in a Miami Beach Mid-Century-Moden Style that will make you WISH you were living back in the 50’s. Attention to detail with great design, big comfortable rooms, cozy, relaxing, and just a few blocks from the action, make Hotel Tiki Tiki the simply best choice to stay in Tulum. More info
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
QT Melbourne
Perfectly groomed and immaculately accessorised QT Melbourne shimmers within the high-end fashion district of Australia’s most creatively charged city. An artisan playground in which lovers of the high life come to satisfy your thirst for all things eccentric and innovative, and where the expectations of modern travellers are redefined through the thread of sophisticated stimulation woven into your stay in Melbourne’s new muse. More info
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
QT Sydney
With an eye for modern design whilst reflective of the past, the 200 guest suites that make up QT Sydney hotel have been carefully crafted within the historic Gowings and State Theatre buildings. This boutique Sydney accommodation retains many of the building’s most distinctive features, such as the blend of Gothic, Art Deco, and Italianate influenced architecture that form the dazzling exterior of the building. More info
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Feels Like Home Rossio Prime Suites
On a cobblestone street, this charming hotel in a stone building overlooking a bustling square is a 4-minute walk from the historic city center and 7 km from Lisbon Portela Airport. This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Lisbon according to Booking.com, which is ideal to wander around the city. More info
ROME, ITALY
The Spanish Suite Campo de’ Fiori
Let yourself be taken by the beauty of Rome… The Spanish Suite is located close to Campo dei Fiori, an important building of 1700s. Take with you the attractions of Rome, see the history through Piazza Navona, the Colosseo, the Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon and the Piazza di Spagna. The Spanish Suite will offer the best stay in the most beautiful city. More info
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel
The swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and hummingbirds, is the perfect setting for Mama Ruisa’s staff to meet your every need. Mama Ruisa is a unique guesthouse with an exotic Brazilian feel and an exquisite French touch. The owner, Jean Michel Ruis, who worked for le Méridien and Concord Hotels, offers an “A la carte service” to enable guests to enjoy an unforgettable Brazilian experience. More info
MADRID, SPAIN
Praktik Metropol
The Praktik Metropol stands majestically on Madrid’s Gran Vía, the so-called Broadway of Madrid, combining cosmopolitan buildings of incomparable elegance and architectonic value, with the most vibrant modernity. It is here where the majority of theatres, cinemas and shops are to be found. The Praktik Metropol building has been immaculately restored, maintaining its original elegance and its unmistakeable blend of American and French styles, very characteristic of the most sophisticated trends of European capitals at the beginning of the 20th century. The beautifully preserved interior is characterized by vintage-style design with Scandinavian touches. The two most striking areas of the Praktik Metropol are our open-air rooftop terrace with impressive 360º panoramic views, located on the ninth floor with tables and loungers for the ultimate in relaxation after a day in the city. More info
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Lloyd Hotel
Inside and out: the Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam is truly unique. Regardless if you’re looking for a place to dine, drink, sleep, or meet: Lloyd Hotel offers the warmth of home. The 1920’s historic building caries old glorious features to give you a nostalgic feel, while modern aspects brighten up your stay. More info
SEVILLE, SPAIN
Santiago 15 Hotel Casa Palacio
This superb hotel is situated in the Old town district of Seville, 1.3 km from Triana Bridge – Isabel II Bridge, 1.4 km from Plaza de Armas and a 20-minute walk from Plaza de España. Its traditional architecture and patio mixed with with simple tasteful furniture will certainly make you fall under its charm. More info
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Axel Guldsmeden
The Axel Guldsmeden is set in a beautiful turn-of-the-century building. Axel quickly became a pet favourite of the sustainability oriented media and eco-conscious travellers who still want a certain level of comfort and quality, and was the first of the Guldsmeden Hotels to achieve the golden Ø and Green Globe certification. More info
TOKYO, JAPAN,
Ryokan & Spa Shizuku
All the rooms have hinoki cypress bath. Glowing tatami are beautiful. The is first nationwide building type inn that can relax by taking off your shoes. If you want to dive into a relaxing Japanese atmosphere this may well be the place to come relax from the Tokyo buzz. More info
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Le Palais Art Hotel Prague
Built in 1841, the luxury Le Palais Art Hotel Prague is a striking example of Belle Époque architecture. The historic ornamental stucco and magnificent wall paintings help to create an unforgettable impression. A special atmosphere can be found in the spacious rooms and suites at this luxurious hotel in Prague. More info
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
Mama Shelter Los Angeles
Designed by Thierry Gaugain, Mama Shelter LA perches six-stories over the beautiful freaks and sputtering neon of Hollywood Blvd, the 70 rooms are warm havens with comfortable king beds.
Mama’s rooftop allows you to take in the sights of all of Los Angeles with a near 360 degrees view from the Hollywood sign to Downtown to South Bay to the Westside. She’s located blocks away from the peaked roof and cement celeb handprints at the Chinese Theatre along the Walk of Fame, as well as countless boutiques and bars, tattoo parlors and record shops, burrito stands and vegan restaurants. More info
MYKONOS, GREECE
Ibiscus Boutique
The hotel offers an exceptional experience during your stay in Mykonos. Fully renovated, with unique areas where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mykonos Town. It includes some unique and romantic rooms which provide external Jacuzzi and overlooking the Aegean Sea. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in all hotel areas and a large LCD flat-screen TV that provides cable channels in five major languages.
The hotel provides free shuttle services to and from the airport and port of Mykonos. It offers free parking. You can also ask for the hotel’s assistance to rent a car, a scooter or a buggy. More info
GUETHARY, FRANCE
Hôtel Arguibel
Nestled between the Pyrenees and the ocean, the Arguibel is a luxury boutique hotel offering stylish accommodations, personalized service and original moments in a magnificent setting behind a neo-Basque façade.
Guest rooms have true character and they know how to show it, with an eclectic mix of modern art and antique furniture. A king bed, Italian shower, private terrace, iPod dock and minibar come standard in each room. Some also have a lounge area. More info
SCOTTSDALE, UNITED STATES
The Saguaro Scottsdale
The Saguaro Scottsdale hotel is a desert mirage of neon-bright rooms, a playful pool area, and eyecatching artwork. Aptly named after Arizona’s state wildflower, the hotel is blooming marvellous, with a desert-inspired spa, buzzy diner, and Mexican furnishings from across the border. The hotel has two palm-ringed pools, with banks of cushioned loungers from which to soak in the sun; bikini-clad guests float on blow-up flamingos, play with giant bouncing balls, or party the night away at one of the monthly swim-meets. After a night of tequila tastings and dancing to live DJ sets, treat yourself to a massage or one of the hotel’s seasonal packages at the spa. Then refuel for the next evening with a dinner of ceviche, agave-laced nachos and fresh fish al pastor. More info
MILAN, ITALY
Savona 18 Suites
Savona 18 Suites was converted from a typical housing of Milan, more than one century old, to a hotel and is therefore the result of a remarkable renovation project by designer Aldo Cibic, focused on preserving the architectural design of the historic building, i.e. a characteristic example of a Milanese courtyard representing the “style” of Milan’s residential housings with communal balconies, which were typical of the early 20th century. The prestigious Design Hotel, located in the Navigli district of Milan, not far from via Tortona, with its modern but gracious style, is ideally situated in one of the city’s most bustling and cosmopolitan districts, full of bars and restaurants, which today has become a landmark of design and fashion, hosting unique events that attract many visitors all year round. The hotel is furnished with a full range of fine design items by renowned designer Aldo Cibic. More info
BALI, INDONESIA
The Sanyas Suite Bali
A petite villa sanctuary set amidst the rice paddy fields. Large windows and sliding doors give an open, spacious feeling. For Junior Suite Villa, all bathrooms include a Jacuzzi and outside showers in natural setting. Modern conveniences and the Kitchen allow a private life of your own. And a private pool to complement your holiday mood. With wooden siraf roofs & unique entrance gate is inspired by typical of traditional Balinese courtyard houses. The open air living area pavilion includes an informal dining lounge & pantry. Feel the fine decorated with Balinese antique. More info
IBIZA, BALEARES SPAIN
Hotel MiM Ibiza Es Vive
Upon stepping inside Hotel MiM Ibiza Es Vivé you will be met with tropical palms, brilliant white walls, an inviting pool and the chilled out ambient beats of a poolside DJ. As you are ushered into the cool Art Deco designed foyer and relieved of your bags by friendly, welcoming staff the stress of everyday life will fade to a distant memory and you will feel yourself relax into the unique Ibiza oasis that is, Hotel MiM Ibiza Es Vivé. More info
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