To help you scratch that holiday itch, we’ve compiled a list of the dreamiest Airbnbs you can fly to in Europe, across a range of budgets and trip types. Consider this the perfect lunchtime read if you, too, have been planning a European long weekend.
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Canava Villas
Location: Emporio, Santorini, Greece
Rate: £402
Guests: 6
This stunning villa is located in Emporio, a quaint town that has been described by many travellers as the authentic side of Santorini. You can take in the heart-stopping cliffside views while enjoying breakfast on your private patio or cooling off in the plunge pool. Expect the best of Greek hospitality, from a welcome basket brimming with local delicacies to the COCO-MAT mattresses, a local luxury bedding brand famous for its coconut fibre filling.
Domus Laeta
Location: Salerno, Italy
Rate: £123 (for two)
Guests: Up to 28
The opportunity to stay in a 17th-century Italian villa formerly owned by an aristocratic family for under £70 per person sounds too good to be true — and yet it is true. This charming B&B overlooks Capri and the Amalfi coast and could have been plucked straight out of Call Me By Your Name. Besides enjoying the jacuzzi pool, you can twirl around the surrounding garden and vineyards or leaf through the many historic books in the library collection.
Cosy City-Centre Loft
Location: Sitges, Spain
Rate: £130
Guests: 4
This light-filled loft is packed with stunning architectural details, from exposed beams to brickwork arches. The outdoor patio provides a peaceful spot to soak up the sun when you want a break after exploring Sitges’ many beaches and nightclubs.
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Apartment With A View
Location: Faro, Algarve, Portugal
Rate: £147
Guests: 4
This Airbnb may be on the smaller side compared to other holiday rentals in Faro but the terrace is massive and the view is pretty much unbeatable. You can look out to sea and to the lagoons at Ria Formosa Natural Park. Just imagine all the perfect sunsets you will get to witness.
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Charming Umbrian Farmhouse
Location: Prato, Umbria, Italy
Rate: £155
Guests: 4
With both Ryanair and BA offering direct flights to Umbria, travelling to this gorgeous region of Italy — known for its rolling hills and top-tier wineries — is now easier than ever. This Airbnb nails the “postcard from Italy” vibe with charming details like a wood-burning fireplace and garden terrace framed by orange trees. The outdoor pool is also a winner.
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Boutique Mid-Century Apartment
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Rate: £105
Guests: 5
It’s impossible not to have a good time while staying in this bright and cheerful flat, which happens to be in District VII, Budapest’s hipster central. The eclectic artwork, palm-print wallpaper and colourful mid-century furniture make this one of the most aesthetically pleasing places to stay in the city.
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Valletta Vintage Library
Location: Valletta, Malta
Rate: £152
Guests: 2
One for book lovers, this bright and airy studio is lined with contemporary art books on floor-to-ceiling shelves. The views of Fort St Elmo, plus the short walking distance to the beach, seal the deal.
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Boutique Hotel Room
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Rate: £125 per night
Guests: 2
This isn’t the most spacious of hotel rooms but when you’re out and about all day, exploring the city, lounging on the beach and enjoying Barcelona’s restaurants, it doesn’t matter. A compact but cosy double room is perfect for a long weekend. Bonuses include your own balcony and a communal roof terrace.
Michael’s Place
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Rate: £263 per night
Guests: 4
Bright, airy, clean and comfortable — what more could you want from an Airbnb? Michael’s place is decorated like your dream Pinterest home, filled with plants and a clean, simple Scandi design. Location-wise, it’s perfect for a city break, walk in one direction and you’re just two minutes from the Central Station, walk the other way and you’ll find the Copenhagen Harbour Bath and waterfront.
Loft Al Buranelli
Location: Treviso, Veneto, Italy
Rate: £95
Guests: 3
Treviso, just a short train journey from Venice, is a fantastic option if you want to explore the city of water on a budget. This studio is located in the historic town centre and has a terrace with romantic views of the Buranelli Canal. You’ll want to snap plenty of pictures of the unique decor, in particular the painted ceiling.
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Traditional Sea View Villa
Location: Casares, Andalucía, Spain
Rate: £78 per night
Guests: 5
For a chilled group holiday, you can’t beat this whitewashed villa with traditional tiles, blue accents, a garden and gorgeous sea views.
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Waterfront Nikis Apartment
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
Rate: £138
Guests: 7
This chic listing is situated within an art deco building dating back to the 1930s. It has just the right layout for a city break with friends (three bedrooms, with choices of lofted beds and single beds), though everyone will probably be fighting to stay in the room with flamingo-pink walls. The waterfront views are another big bonus.
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Mediterranean Sea Home
Location: Birżebbuġa, Malta
Rate: £107 per night
Guests: 2
Overlooking St. George’s Bay and the Ionian Sea, this quaint, stone, Mediterranean-style home is the stuff of Airbnb dreams. Aside from your own balcony where you can watch the sun rise and set over the water, you also have access to a shared pool.
Dorian’s Home
Location: Toulouse, France
Rate: £294
Guests: 5
This grand villa in the centre of Toulouse is a total steal and looks straight out of a design magazine. The listing comes with a heated pool and air conditioning so you’re guaranteed some rest and relaxation, whatever the weather.
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Aeris Boutique Studio
Location: Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Rate: £105
Guests: 2
There is plenty of history to soak up in Girona so you really need a conveniently located base. This studio is right in the heart of the old town, close to many historic sights (several of which starred in Game of Thrones) and popular restaurants. Couples will particularly enjoy the cosy and thoughtful layout.
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Vila Formosa
Location: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Rate: £589
Guests: 4
This one is more suitable for a bigger holiday or group trip, but we just couldn’t resist that sea and mountain view.
Watergang Village Loft
Location: Watergang, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Rate: £122
Guests: 4
If you are looking for a very special place to stay around Amsterdam, you can’t go wrong with this historic house, which was built in an old village haystack. The terrace looks out to a tranquil nature reserve, which you can explore by borrowing a canoe from the host. You’ll leave feeling more zen than ever.
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Beachfront Apartment
Location: Split, Croatia
Rate: £288 per night
Guests: 4
Just 50 metres from the seafront, imagine ending a day exploring the Old Town here; on the balcony at sunset, a glass of something chilled in hand.
Luxury Houseboat
Location: Berlin, Germany
Rate: £173 per night
Guests: 2
A stay here is definitely not cheap, considering it’s a boat, but when a houseboat is this luxurious, with a large roof terrace, wood-burning fire, central location and those stunning views of the Havel River, who can blame us for including it?
Woodland Cabin, Norway
Location: Bærum, Viken, Norway
Rate: £56 per night
Guests: 2
Ever dreamed of staying in a true, rustic-style woodland cabin? This tiny home, decorated in a simple, traditional style and right on the edge of a lake, takes the biscuit
— perfect for a late summer escape or a cosy autumn getaway.
Beach Cottage, Netherlands
Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands
Rate: £137 per night
Guests: 4
A holiday to Amsterdam doesn’t just mean a city break. This cosy, rustic style cottage is close to Noordwijk beach and dunes, with its own small garden and jacuzzi, and is less than an hour drive from the city centre.
Canal House, Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
List? Amber list
Rate: £153 per night
Guests: 4
One at the pricier end of the list, but for a few nights waking up to canal-side views and in an Airbnb as stylish as this, we think it’s worth it.
Nørrebro Loft by the Lakes, Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
List? Green list
Rate: £127 per night
Guests: 4
With its sloped ceilings, wooden beams, large windows, and eclectic and homely yet stylish Scandi design, this is the kind of Airbnb we dream of owning. At least for a long weekend or week-long trip, you can call this light, cosy loft home and explore one of the city’s coolest neighbourhoods.
Historic Mansion Room
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Rate: £60 per night
Guests: 2
Set in a historic mansion in the heart of El Born, this is perhaps one of the prettiest Airbnbs on this list. Your room has its own private balcony and views of the Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral, whilst within the house is a stunning patio decorated with 1920s paintings and stained glass.
Chesa Konoba Sea View
Location: Rovinj, Croatia
Rate: £100
Guests: 4
Here, you can listen to the waves lull you to sleep, then wake up the following day and walk out on your private terrace to jump into the Adriatic Sea. What a dream.
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