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Best Hotels in Eastern Europe 2026 — From Kraków to Belgrade

Eastern Europe has quietly assembled one of the most compelling collections of luxury hotels in the world. Grand Habsburg palaces converted into five-star properties, Soviet-era brutalist landmarks reimagined as design hotels, and a new generation of boutique properties that understand intimacy the way only independently owned hotels can — all at prices that make Western Europe look embarrassingly overpriced.

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Best Hotels in Eastern Europe 2026 — From Kraków to Belgrade

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Written by Ben Campbell

Ben Campbell is a hotel industry analyst and travel writer at Hotelier's Choice. With over a decade of experience reviewing properties across six continents, he specialises in helping travellers find the right hotel for their specific needs — from business stays to bucket-list escapes.

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