30 of the best · the Balkans
The Best of Luxury Balkans
The finest hotels, tables and experiences of the region, chosen from across the seven countries.
Our 30 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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3 photosRow over the springs
The springs of St Naum
Crystal springs rising through sand beside St Naum, explored by rowing boat.
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7 photosRoyal summer villa
Hotel Vila Bled
A historic villa in private parkland on the southern shore of Lake Bled.
Cesta svobode 18Explore View on map
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3 photosRelais & Châteaux
Korta Katarina Winery
Plavac Mali from Dingač and Postup, poured at a Relais & Châteaux winery in Orebić.
Ulica bana Josipa Jelačića 3, 20250 OrebićExplore View on map
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Stay 17
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6 photosThe islet reborn
Aman Sveti Stefan
Aman’s return to Sveti Stefan: a 15th-century island village and a former royal villa on the shore.
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3 photosSeafront villas
Drymades Inn Resort
Seafront rooms and villas on Drymades beach, with a spa, pool and beach bar.
Rruga Perivolo, Dhërmi 9422Explore View on map
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3 photosLakeshore grande dame
Grand Hotel Toplice
A 19th-century grand hotel on the shore of Lake Bled, with a thermal-water pool.
Cesta svobode 12Explore View on map
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Video 3 photosFacing the old town
Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
A luxury hotel looking across the harbour to old Rovinj, with two MICHELIN-starred restaurants.
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3 photosInside the fortress
Hotel Leopold I
A baroque-style hotel inside Petrovaradin Fortress, with 59 rooms and suites over the Danube.
Petrovaradinska tvrđava bb, PetrovaradinExplore View on map
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A riverside landmark
Hotel Neretva – Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Mostar’s riverside landmark of 1892, restored and reopened in Hilton’s Tapestry Collection.
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2 photosFive-star boutique
Hotel Pupin
A five-star boutique hotel in central Novi Sad, with ZAK fine dining and the casual Kalem.
Narodnih heroja 3, Novi SadExplore View on map
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7 photos
Royal summer villa
Hotel Vila Bled
A historic villa in private parkland on the southern shore of Lake Bled.
Cesta svobode 18Explore View on map
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Video 7 photosOld-town palaces
Lešić Dimitri Palace
Stylish residences in restored palaces in Korčula’s old town, home of LD Restaurant.
Don Pavla Pose 1-6Explore View on map
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Video 5 photosDesign resort
Maslina Resort
A design-led resort in Maslinica bay near Stari Grad, calm and close to nature.
Uvala Maslinica 11, 21460 Stari GradExplore View on map
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3 photosOn Livadhi bay
Miamar Luxury Hotel
A modern hotel on Livadhi beach, just north of Himarë, with a wellness area and sea-view dining.
Rruga Shen Varvara, Livadh, HimarëExplore View on map
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Riverside in Gorica
Muzaka Boutique Hotel
A restored stone house in Gorica, looking across the Osum to the windows of Mangalem.
GoricaExplore View on map
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VideoOne&Only’s European debut
One&Only Portonovi
One&Only’s first European resort, on the water at Kumbor with a spa, private beach and fine dining.
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6 photosMGallery retreat
Tarčin Forest Resort & Spa, MGallery
A luxury forest resort and spa near Tarčin, part of Accor’s MGallery collection.
Vilovačka bbExplore Check prices View on map
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Video 3 photosOn the marina
The Chedi Luštica Bay
The first hotel of Luštica Bay’s new resort town, a five-star address on the marina promenade.
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3 photosKopaonik’s luxury address
Viceroy Kopaonik
An international luxury brand at Serbia’s biggest ski resort, with suites, spa and après-ski.
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3 photos37 rooms and suites
Zoe Hora
A Dhërmi retreat with 37 rooms and suites, an infinity pool, spa and two restaurants.
Rruga Vlladas, Dhërmi 9422Explore View on map
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Dine 9
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3 photosFine dining on the Danube
Fleur de Sel
The fine-dining table of the Šapat wine atelier, looking out over the Danube.
Počenta bb, Novi SlankamenExplore View on map
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3 photosThree MICHELIN stars
Hiša Franko
Chef Ana Roš’s Soča valley restaurant, awarded three MICHELIN stars in the 2026 guide.
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Lakeside fine dining
Julijana
Fine dining at the Grand Hotel Toplice, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Cesta svobode 12Explore View on map
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Relais & Châteaux
Korta Katarina Winery
Plavac Mali from Dingač and Postup, poured at a Relais & Châteaux winery in Orebić.
Ulica bana Josipa Jelačića 3, 20250 OrebićExplore View on map
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3 photosA terrace on the water
Letna Bavča Kaneo
A terrace restaurant on the water at Kaneo, with the lake and the church in view.
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4 photosCreative tasting menus
Monte
Creative tasting menus of Istrian produce, just beneath St Euphemia’s church in Rovinj.
Montalbano 75Explore View on map
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3 photosSlow food pioneer
Mrizi i Zanave
A celebrated farm restaurant in Fishtë, cooking northern Albanian food from its own land.
FishtëExplore View on map
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3 photosRoots in 1885
Tikveš Winery
The country’s oldest and best-known winery, offering cellar tours and paired lunches.
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3 photosLunch among the vines
UKA Farm
A family farm and winery on Tirana’s edge, serving seasonal lunches among its vines.
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Experiences 4
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3 photosA figure-of-eight line
Mokra Gora & the Šargan Eight
A narrow-gauge line between Tara and Zlatibor that loops up the mountain in a figure of eight.
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Video 3 photosTivat’s yachting heart
Porto Montenegro
Tivat’s former naval arsenal, reborn as a superyacht marina lined with cafés, boutiques and homes.
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3 photosMostar’s UNESCO icon
Stari Most (the Old Bridge)
Mostar’s single stone arch over the Neretva, finished in 1566 and listed by UNESCO.
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3 photos
Row over the springs
The springs of St Naum
Crystal springs rising through sand beside St Naum, explored by rowing boat.
Every place here is also on our city guide for its country, linked from its page. Opening times and seasons change, so check with each place before you travel.