Great Escapes Europe. The Hotel Book

Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities,

Europe packs some serious travel punches

. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as natural splendor.

This

revised and updated edition

brings you a curated selection of the

most unique hotels and atmospheric guesthouses across the European continent

. Selected for their

breathtaking locations and interiors

, each haven offers the surroundings of style and the serenity in which everyday life can melt away.

Angelika Taschen

reveals such gems as Der Seehof, an idyllic site on an Austrian lake where guests can fish for their dinner; a 150-year old Portuguese estate refurbished by Pritzker Prize-winner Eduardo Souto De Moura, which remains a working farm to this day; and Budsjord, last stop on one of the loneliest pilgrimage routes in the world, situated at the edge of the Dovrefjell National Park in Norway-to name just a few.

A treasure trove of travel inspiration, this

must-have guide

profiles each hotel through postcard-ready

photography

as well as key information like

directions, contact details

, and

reading inspiration for each destination.