Seven of Europe’s Best Eco-Friendly Hotels

Seven of Europe’s Best Eco-Friendly Hotels



These

eco-friendly hotels
are pushing design boundaries and using the
latest sustainable
technology with reusable energy, upcycled furnishings and locally
sourced materials.

These are Europe’s most sustainable hotels


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Monaci delle Terre Nere

Sicily, Italy

Delve into the Sicilian countryside at this 19th-century villa
set amid 60 acres of farmland. Rustic interiors of wooden beams and
antique furnishings are finished using chemical-free paints and
plaster. Energy is sourced from solar panels while the hotel’s
restaurant runs on a zero-kilometre (100% local) ethos.

Address

Via Pietralunga
Zafferana Etnea (CT)
95019
Italy


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The Lefay Resort

Gargnano, Italy

Perched on the side of a mountain overlooking Lake Garda, this
Italian resort prides itself on its eco ethos. Built with
biocompatible materials and decorated with natural fabrics, Lefay
blends naturally into its surrounds – 11 hectares of rugged
terrain. Rainwater is recycled for use in the spa (which boasts
five different saunas, an infinity pool and a tea bar), electricity
is sourced renewably on site and the restaurant uses seasonal
produce from local farms.

Address

Via Angelo Feltrinelli 136
25084
Gargnano BS
Italy


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Arima Hotel

San Sebastian, Spain

Just 15 minutes from San Sebastian, this design hotel is hidden
in the depths of the Miramon Forest. Respecting the natural
environment it’s set within, the hotel places sustainability at the
forefront of everything it does. Rainwater is collected and reused,
interiors are insulated and 77 per cent of the hotel’s energy comes
from aerothermal and geothermal power. Once checked in, sip on
biodynamic wine by the rooftop pool before dining on local, organic
food at restaurant Misura.

Address

Paseo de Miramar 162
San Sebastian
20014
Spain


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Hotel ZOO Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Built in 1889 as a private residence, this Green Globe-awarded
hotel has been renovated to marry old-world glamour with
contemporary, sustainable design. Historical elements from soaring
ceilings to exposed brick and steel work have been restored and
environmentally friendly technologies have been introduced. While
all new additions are made from sustainable materials, wander
through decadently decorated halls to admire antique furnishings
(from enormous fireplaces to Baxter leather club chairs) before
heading to the rooftop terrace for views across Berlin’s
skyline.

Address

Kurfürstendamm 25, 10719 Berlin, Germany


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Areias do Seixo

Mexilhoeira, Portugal

Committed to reducing its environmental impact, this hotel is
built with locally sourced, natural materials and uses geothermal
heating and air conditioning systems. Spend days relaxing in the
spa, where treatments use natural products and oils to create a
relaxing, eco-friendly atmosphere, and evenings dining at the
restaurant, where food is sourced from the hotel’s own farmers and
local suppliers.

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Hostal Grau

Barcelona, Spain

This boutique hotel offers a green stay in Barcelona’s historic
district. Hanging plants dangle from ceilings and walls, recycled
furniture adorns communal areas, mattresses are made from
coconut-fibre materials and bathrooms are equipped with automatic
water-saving taps. Minimally decorated rooms include whitewashed
walls and wooden furnishings, and affordable prices prove
eco-friendly practices don’t need to cost an arm and a leg.

Address

Carrer de les Ramelleres 27
08001
Barcelona
Spain


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Coco-Mat Eco Residences

Vagia, Greece

Lining the Aegean shores of Serifos, 13 historic miners’ houses
have been converted into environmentally friendly apartments. Using
sustainable practices, the houses are decorated with upcycled
furnishings, natural materials and soothing pale tones, placing
emphasis on the sun-drenched surroundings. Borrow electric bicycles
from the hotel to explore nearby Cycladic neighbourhoods before
returning to apartments to raid cupboards filled with local
produce.

Address

Vagia Beach, 840 05 Serifos