Bed and Breakfasts vs. Hotels

We have stayed in all types of accommodations while traveling through Europe, some really good and some really bad. The major theme we have discovered though is that 95% of the time, we prefer a B&B to a hotel. Here’s why:

• The B&Bs we have stayed in have ALWAYS have been spotlessly clean, much better than hotels. I’m convinced it’s usually run by these great families who are dedicated to having a high-quality B&B for their guests that is as nice or nicer than their homes.
• You feel like a personal guest, not just another person staying in a hotel. We’ve really enjoyed talking to our B&B hosts and hostesses to learn about how they started their business, why, and where they enjoy traveling. The people we have stayed with always seem to care that we have a good stay and will do anything they can to make us comfortable.
• The food is good! At most B&Bs we stay in, breakfast is included and we’ve had some good ones! It’s usually the man or woman of the house back in the kitchen making a breakfast that is traditional for that area.
• B&Bs have character. For us, nothing beats staying in someone’s home to really see what life is like in a country.

We do stay in hotels too, particularly in larger cities or areas that don’t have a lot of B&Bs. But if it’s economical and we have a choice, we will ALWAYS choose the B&B.  Here are some pictures of our favorite B&Bs - enjoy!