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Madrid has become one of Europe’s most complete dining cities by drawing freely from the rest of Spain and beyond. Galicia, Andalucía, Valencia and Catalonia all feed into the capital, but the connection with San Sebastián and the wider Basque Country is especially strong. Many of Madrid’s leading chefs have passed through kitchens such as Mugaritz and Martín Berasategui, while Basque ideas around seafood, grilling and product can be seen everywhere from kokotxas and pil-pil to txangurro and carefully sourced fish.

By Lassi Martikainen

UNESCO-protected, with rolling countryside and snow-capped mountains on the horizon, Piedmont is Italy’s unsung hero. The region is peppered with fantastic wineries and Michelin-starred restaurants and is rich in truffles. Plus, a new clutch of stylish hotels is making a visit even more compelling — especially in the Fall, when its landscape transforms into a riot of ambers and reds. Here’s where to stay, eat and play.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where to stay, eat and play in Italy's picture-perfect coastline.

By Simonetta Sancristoforo Cattaneo della Volta

The most talked about Cycladic island of the past years, elegant Sifnos sets itself apart from its neighbors with its distinctive culture, which has been shaped by its gastronomy, ceramics tradition, and architectural heritage. Add in its handsome villages, connected by ancient hiking paths and crystal-clear swimming coves and you have an idyllic Greek summer stay.

By 84 Rooms Team

A 16th-century peninsula, ancient olive groves, and the best table on Lake Garda.

By 84 Rooms Team

There once was a time when sleeping until noon on a Saturday was practically a civic duty. But with a generation swapping big nights out for early morning pilates and coffee runs, Saturday morning in the capital is the new Friday night. Enter: a new wave of London bakeries taking full advantage of our earlier mornings and willingness to travel for the next great bake.

By Sophie Hay

In Milan, the aperitivo is not merely a pre-dinner drink; it is a civic duty. As the late-afternoon sun hits the terracotta facades, the city shifts gears. From historic institutions where the white-jacketed service remains unchanged since the 60s, to hidden wine bars frequented by the city's design elite, here is where to find the perfect pour.

By 84 Rooms Team

From the candlelit olive presses of Mallorca to the art-drenched terraces of St. Paul de Vence and the monastic courtyards of Nice, these 10 spaces represent the pinnacle of coastal elegance.

By 84 Rooms Team

There is a specific, quiet magic to the Île Saint-Louis that often gets lost in the shadow of its more famous neighbor, the Île de la Cité. While the crowds swarm the parvis of Notre-Dame, those in the know cross the Pont Saint-Louis to find a pocket of Paris that feels remarkably preserved, residential, and—if you know where to look—surprisingly free of the typical tourist hum.

By 84 Rooms Team

Just 40 kilometers south of the frantic pulse of Paris lies Saint-Vrain, a pocket of rural Ile-de-France that feels centuries removed from the city. Here, within the historic grounds of the Château de Saint-Vrain, Australian chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly have turned a former 19th-century stable into Le Doyenné—a project that is redefining what "destination dining" truly means.

By 84 Rooms Team

Explore the Basque country’s summer hot spot.

By Isabel Froemming

Summer is almost here and al-fresco dining returns. From Nerano to Hydra, here are 12 restaurants we can’t wait to eat in, all right by the water. And of course, we tell you where to stay nearby.

By 84 Rooms Team

A weekend in the Eternal City is always a dream, whether it’s a romantic getaway or a solo city break. Our editor Kate Lough shares her ideal 48 hours in Rome with you, from the best place to stay, to the galleries and palazzos not to miss, via her must-book trattorias.

By 84 Rooms Team

Provence. This sun-drenched region, a tapestry of ancient olive groves, lavender fields, and rolling vineyards, is undeniably one of Europe's most compelling culinary landscapes. Here, dining is an art form deeply rooted in local produce and timeless traditions. While it's hard to find a truly disappointing meal, we've curated a selection of our favored tables, each offering a distinct taste of Provence's soulful flavors.

By 84 Rooms Team

The Paris Neo-Bistro scene is one of the best and most dynamic in the world. Paris local Lassi Martikainen handpicks his favorites, old and new alike. These are the ones to bookmark for your next visit.

By Lassi Martikainen

As the saying goes, Paris is always a good idea, and summer in the French capital is no exception. Here’s our curated selection of where to eat, drink, stay, and what unmissable sights await you this season.

By 84 Rooms Team

London’s culinary landscape moves quickly, but the discerning tastemaker knows which spots offer real substance beyond the temporary hype. We have curated an edit of eight independent restaurants, from old-school pubs celebrating slow food to newly opened, design-led kitchens, that define the current dining experience in the city.

By 84 Rooms Team

From the historic institutions that anchored the Lost Generation to the high-energy Sundays of the Marais, these are the seven essential bookings for your spring stay in the City of Light.

By 84 Rooms Team

Welcome to the Marais, a neighborhood that feels like a village within the city. With our new office now open on the quiet Rue Barbette, we are thrilled to share our definitive guide to this historic and vibrant heart of Paris.

By 84 Rooms Team

In a city often defined by its sprawl, the true heart of Los Angeles is found in its micro-neighborhoods. From the candlelit corners of Los Feliz to the high-velocity counters of Hollywood, a new wave of dining is prioritizing intimacy over scale and character over flash. These are the bistros, bars, and banquet halls where the locals are lingering right now—the tables that define the city’s current culinary pulse

By 84 Rooms Team

London’s dining scene has always been at its best when it balances the weight of history with the energy of a new idea. This season, the city’s movement is marked by the return of legendary dining rooms and the arrival of intimate, meticulously crafted spaces. From the hushed, 1950s-inspired corners of Chelsea to the grand, fire-lit hearths of Mayfair, these four openings are defining the city’s culinary pulse right now.

By 84 Rooms Team

From remote rifugios in the Dolomites to fondue hotspots near Gstaad, here is our edit of the cosiest mountain restaurants to bookmark for the ski season — so delicious they are worth organising a trip around.

By 84 Rooms Team

To choose one restaurant in Paris is to make a statement about the kind of experience you value. Our choice is not found among the latest trendy tables of the 11th arrondissement, but within the timeless walls of a preserved classic: Auberge Bressane in the 7th arrondissement.

By 84 Rooms Team

Glorious skiing and exceptional cuisine. An Insider's Guide to one of the best skiing destinations in the Alps.

By Sebastian Schoellgen

From the city center to Trastevere, here’s the 84 Rooms Guide to our favourite restaurants in the Eternal City.

By 84 Rooms Team

Rita's Dining is the insider choice for a true taste of modern London—from a perfect pre-theatre bite to an effortlessly cool late-night dinner.

By 84 Rooms Team

Puglia. This sun-drenched heel of Italy, where ancient olive groves meet an impossibly blue Adriatic, is a sensory feast. Beyond its stunning landscapes, Puglia offers a culinary journey that’s both deeply rooted in tradition and surprisingly innovative.

By 84 Rooms Team

Including newcomers and all-time favourites.

By Sebastian Schoellgen

Lisbon’s culinary scene is a vibrant canvas, where centuries of tradition meet a compelling modern energy. The city's kitchens are reimagining Portuguese flavors, drawing from a rich tapestry of influences. From historic taverns to pioneering gastronomic experiences, we’ve curated a guide to the tables that truly capture Lisbon’s spirited palate—each a compelling reason to linger and savor.

By 84 Rooms Team

Florence, Italy’s most enchanting city, offers world-renowned art, exceptional shopping, and a compelling array of restaurants and bars—all set within a romantically historic backdrop.

By Simonetta Sancristoforo Cattaneo della Volta

Our contributor Lassi Martikainen shares his favourite dining spots in the Swedish capital.

By Lassi Martikainen

The Mallorcan capital has a thriving restaurant, bar and coffee scene, a growing international community, and a strong local culture paired with a deep, rich history and magnificent Gothic architecture. This, in addition to palm tree-lined streets, lush parks and an Ocean Drive-esque waterfront, are what enticed jewellery designer Jourdana Davies to become a Palma local a few years ago. Here, she shares her favourite haunts — from food markets to rooftops and everything in between.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where to stay, eat, and play in the home of Brunello, Pecorino, and co.

By Sebastian Schoellgen

The restaurant scene in London is one of the most dynamic in the world, with magnetic openings sitting alongside stalwarts. From Hammersmith to Hackney, the 84 Rooms team handpick their favorites, old and new alike.

By 84 Rooms Team

Emma Henderson lists the pubs with excellent menus, interiors, and beds you need to know about.

By Emma Henderson

Long gone are the days when hotel dining rooms were sad, and sadly empty, affairs. The capital has entered its era of abundance when it comes to beautiful hotel restaurants that are destinations in their own right. By turns decadent, mischievous, and classic, they are gladdened with the genial blur of visitors and Londoners alike. From a Soho newcomer to Mayfair icons, reborn, here are a handful of our favorites.

By 84 Rooms Team

Founder of YOLO Journal and creative director, Yolanda Edwards spends part of the year in the unspoilt Médoc, where she and her husband, author and founder of Wm Brown magazine, Matt Hranek, now have two houses. Here, the travel tastemaker shares her favourite spots in the region, from coffee stops and vineyards to brocantes.

By 84 Rooms Team

Emma Henderson takes you on a tour of south Devon's historic market town that prides itself on its independent shops and sustainability credentials.

By Emma Henderson

From izakaya-inspired spots in Knightsbridge to Art Deco beauties in Mayfair, our editorial director Kate Lough shares her pick of London’s hotel bars where the cocktails are decadent and evenings are full of promise.

By 84 Rooms Team

From Napa Valley to Portugal via England’s East Sussex, our founder Sebastian Schoellgen handpicks the wineries to bookmark this year. All Vivino-approved, this is the Who’s Who of biodynamic and organic wines…

By Sebastian Schoellgen

Every year from 2009 to 2019, the Mercer's Quality of Living survey has named Vienna as the best place to live in the entire world. Here are some reasons why the Austrian capital is just wonderful and why you should visit this fall.

By Sebastian Schoellgen

Contributor Lauren Taylor takes you to Rougemont, voted as one of Switzerland’s most beautiful and authentic villages, located in the French-speaking part of the Gstaad valley and surrounded by the Bernese mountains.

By Lauren Taylor