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A special place to stay can make a holiday — but also break the bank. We have picked new affordable places across Europe for €150 a room a night or less.

Scourie Hotel

Doubles from €129

Opened October 2015

This hotel has been adored by fishing fans for generations. When the Campbell family bought it six years ago, they updated it with gentle, stylish furnishings. There’s a string of spectacular beaches to discover, including the Scourie Bay with golden sand.

Ho36 Hotel

Doubles from €109

Opened December 2017

This hotel offers the rarest of things — ski accommodation that is both affordable and stylish. Guests can ski or snowboard from the front door. There are two lively bars with live music and regular DJ nights, a restaurant serving hearty Alpine meals and film nights.

Conscious Hotel

Doubles from €120

Opened April 2016

This fourth hotel by Dutch sustainable brand Conscious is the first powered entirely by wind. The restaurant is fully organic and the bedrooms simple with contemporary elements. The hotel overlooks the Westerpark, one of Amsterdam’s biggest green spaces.

Dock Hotel

Doubles from €150

Opened May 2014

This large hotel on the Baltic coast is made from shipping containers. The industrial theme continues inside,with concrete walls, exposed pipes, and more containers. The hotel is 12 minutes’ walk from the beach.

21£®Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A£®Scourie Hotel. B£®Ho36 Hotel. C£®Conscious Hotel. D£®Dock Hotel.

22£®What is special about Conscious Hotel?

A£®It is old-fashioned. B£®It has the longest history.

C£®It is environment-friendly. D£®It offers the biggest green space.

23£®What can the guests of Scourie Hotel and Dock Hotel do?

A£®Update the furniture. B£®Walk on the beach.

C£®Appreciate architecture. D£®Visit industrial fairs.