Eco-Conscious City Stays: Sustainable Urban Experiences

Experience a town or city’s rhythm firsthand, explore bustling markets, traditional eateries and absorb the local essence in our carefully selected getaways

Immerse yourself in the vibrant, raw energy of global culture. From the historic charm of Uruguay to the pulsating energy of Croatia, from South Africa’s melting pot to the ancient allure of Cambodia, discover our unique urban retreats.

Las Majadas Hotel, Chile

In Chile's Maipo Valley, this restored 1907 palace sits within a 20-acre park and working vineyard. Hike through vineyards, spot Andean condors, and taste world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, all less than an hour from Santiago.

Antigua Casona San Blas, Peru

Located in San Blas, Cusco's oldest continuously lived-in neighbourhood, this restored 19th-century mansion features hidden courtyards and authentic Peruvian cuisine. Just steps from local artisan boutiques on cobblestone streets, it provides a warm, revitalising cultural immersion.

A Quinta da Auga, Spain

Located in Santiago de Compostela where the Camino culminates, this Relais & Châteaux eco-hotel fuses Galician tradition with high-end refinement. Offering haute cuisine and East-West spa therapies, it serves as a luxurious sanctuary for travellers at the end of their journey.

Real Conservera Española, Spain

In Galicia's estuaries, this family cannery continues centuries of tradition. Mussels, cockles, and seasonal seafood are preserved by hand using innovation without artificial ingredients, respecting each ingredient's moment of optimum maturity.

Gorilla Conservation Café, Uganda

Located in Entebbe, this is a cafe where every cup protects mountain gorillas. Coffee is sourced from farmers near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, paying premiums that give communities a stake in conservation, helping save gorillas one sip at a time.

Corktrekking – Herdade da Maroteira, Portugal

On Serra d'Ossa in Portugal's Alentejo, this 330-acre estate has been tended by the same Anglo-Portuguese family for six generations. Cork is still harvested by hand and the wines have earned international acclaim. Some traditions are worth protecting.

Hacienda Zorita, Spain

In Spain's Duero Valley, this 14th-century monastery overlooks the River Tormes. Featuring a vinotherapy spa, tastings in ancient cellars, and a chapel with 16th-century art, it offers true hacienda hospitality steeped in living history.

Escaramuza Library & Café, Uruguay

Located in Montevideo's quiet Cordón neighbourhood, this cultural space occupies a beautiful 1903 building. A charming fusion of bookshop and café, where literary browsing meets culinary adventures in a historic setting.

Das Mussea, Germany

At the foot of Bavaria's Fichtelgebirge mountains, this lovingly restored farmhouse offers two holiday homes with private saunas. Quiet lakes and unspoiled nature surround an exclusive romantic retreat where the warm hospitality of Upper Franconia awaits.

Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel, Croatia

In the ancient heart of Zadar, a 19th-century building has been carefully restored into this intimate, family-owned boutique hotel. Featuring a secret garden and just nine exclusive rooms, it immerses guests in centuries of Croatian heritage and living history.

Los Nadies Bodega Almacén, Uruguay

Just ten minutes from central Montevideo in the leafy El Prado district, discover a family winery producing magnificent, limited-edition vintages. Operating from Manuel's home, this is an intimate experience where passion is poured into every glass.

Bodegas Verum, Spain

In La Mancha, this family winery crafts wines as faithful expressions of their region and history. Classic and ground-breaking varieties alike are always truthful to the land, family, and wine. Verum means 'truth' in Latin.

La Tizná, Spain

Located in Seville, this cosy eatery follows a F.L.O.S.S. philosophy (fresh, local, organic, sustainable, and seasonal). Named in homage to the forgotten women who worked in charcoal kitchens, it sources directly from small Andalusian family producers.

Jaya House River Park, Cambodia

Alongside the Siem Reap River, this 36-room boutique hotel is hidden among old-growth trees, just six minutes by tuk-tuk to town and a short ride to Angkor Wat. Here, Cambodian hospitality and Khmer-inspired design create a peaceful riverside retreat.

Das Fort Boutique Hotel, Romania

In the heart of Râșnov, historic Saxon houses from the 18th-19th century have been meticulously restored into this boutique hotel with refined restaurant. It is a place where Transylvanian tradition meets contemporary comfort, with each room preserving valuable architectural elements from centuries past.

Wine Hotel Novavila, Spain

On Galicia's Atlantic coast, this wine hotel was created from one family's passion, dating back to 1776. Offering laidback luxury and avant-garde design, it is a haven for wine lovers where innovation meets nearly 250 years of tradition.

Dar Ben Gacem, Tunisia

In the heart of the Tunis Medina, this 400-year-old home, restored with stones from Carthage, connects you to the living soul of the community. Step outside the seven-room boutique hotel directly into the rhythm of daily life and the bustling souks.

Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, Uruguay

Standing in Montevideo's most romantic plaza, this 1920s Art Nouveau townhouse was praised by the New York Times as an 'antiques-filled haven.' Each room is inspired by a different Uruguayan artist, seamlessly bridging historic charm with modern luxury.

Hotel Spirito Santo, Croatia

In Rovinj's historic centre, three restored 1920s houses form this boutique hotel with views over the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy long evenings of local food and wine in one of Croatia's most romantic small towns on the coast.

Cristine Bedfor, Spain

Located in the heart of Mahón, Menorca, this 30-room guest house offers a haven of tranquillity. Enjoy traditional pastissets upon arrival and a curated stay designed to reveal the hidden, non-touristy side of the Balearics.

Pla de Morei, Spain

In Catalonia's Anoia region, this organic family winery was created to reposition a territory with centuries of wine tradition. Respect and love for the land guide every bottle in this authentic corner of Spanish wine country.

Hotel Magnolia, Chile

In Santiago's El Centro neighbourhood, this carefully renovated 1929 mansion combines historic beauty with modern luxury. Located at the foot of Cerro Santa Lucía, it is a place where the city's past and future meet in each architectural detail.

Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel, Slovenia

Situated in the heart of Ljubljana, this historic house has been meticulously restored into a 5-star boutique hotel. Inside, fifteen rooms tell fifteen authentic stories of the city, from romantic legends to mythical dragons, ensuring every stay reveals a different side of local culture.

The Nanee, Nepal

Located in Bhaktapur's ancient Kathmandu Valley, this boutique hotel was created by a family returning to their ancestral roots. Each stay directly supports the preservation and regeneration of this UNESCO heritage city's living culture and traditions.

Jacinto Restaurant and Café, Uruguay

Located in Montevideo's charming old town, this restaurant serves simple, fresh cuisine with seasonal Italian and Spanish influences. A point of reference for local gastronomy lovers, it sits just steps from beautiful Plaza Zabala.

19 Rooms, Malta

In Valletta's ancient fortified city, this 18th-century palazzo has been renovated with no expense spared into a down-to-earth boutique hotel. Passionate about creating memorable experiences, it connects guests with the best Malta has to offer.

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