Where to stay in each of the top cities to visit in 2020
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Wondering where to explore in 2020?
Lonely Planet recently named its top cities to visit in 2020, which is made up of a vast array of destinations and experiences to add to your bucket list.
From a trip to the picturesque Alpine city, Salzburg, to celebrate the Salzburg Festival’s 100th anniversary. To American city breaks in Washington or Denver, to exploring different cultures in Dubai and Egypt - there’s definitely something for everyone.
Thinking of heading to one of these destinations? You’ll want somewhere to stay. We’ve got you covered and uncovered the best hotels to stay in no matter your budget.
Salzburg, Austria
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Motel One Salzburg-Mirabell is an affordable design hotel that takes inspiration from Salzburg’s most famous son, Mozart.
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Boutique Hotel am Dom is a 14th-century townhouse that has been transformed into a 15-room hotel with whitewashed walls and vaulted breakfast room.
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For smooth marble floors and opulent rooms dripping with chandeliers, book the Hotel Bristol. You can even order an in-room massage or private butler.
Washington DC, USA
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Opening in March 2020, Generator Washington is located in Dupont Circle, one of the city’s hippest neighbourhoods, with shared accommodation and private rooms.
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Set inside a 1920s building, The Jefferson oozes elegance and has a Michelin-starred restaurant. There’s also a high-end spa and chic bar.
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Slick and glamorous, with 327 bedrooms, The Dupont Circle fuses American elegance and European style. Rooftop terrace suites have the best views.
Cairo, Egypt
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Hilton Cairo Heliopolis is set in the capital’s presidential quarter, offering 15 dining outlets, a spa, two outdoor pools and sport courts.
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Le Riad Hotel de Charme is a bijou hotel with a rooftop restaurant serving Egyptian and Lebanese cuisine.
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Centrally located, with views of the Great Pyramids and the Nile, the Four Seasons Cairo At The First Residence has swish colonial-style rooms and top-notch service.
Galway, Ireland
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The Victoria Hotel is centrally-located, with a cosy bar downstairs – perfect after a day of sightseeing.
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On the edge of the city, The G Hotel & Spa has bright and funky design – think pink and purple armchairs and carpets – and great food.
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Glenlo Abbey is a 5* manor with its very own 18th-century abbey. You can even dine inside an original Orient Express train carriage.
Bonn, Germany
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Kick back in Motel One Bonn-Beethoven, where the composer’s symphonies are characterised in the interior design. The bar is themed around his Ode to Joy.
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The eco-conscious V Hotel is set in a forest, and features quirky accommodation options including tree houses.
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Kameha Grand Bonn is a space-age hotel with flamboyant decor, from flower pint pillars to the faux fur chairs.
La Paz, Bolivia
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Partygoers are well catered for at Loki La Paz with its fun atmosphere and pretty courtyard.
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La Casona Hotel Boutique retains original 17th-century features including a beautiful patio, with 45 modern rooms.
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Atix is the first 5* design hotel in La Paz. Expect a pool and chic rooftop bar with panoramic views.
Kochi, India
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The Happy Camper is a bright and cheery backpacker-style hostel with a great, vegan-friendly cafe.
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Set inside an 18th-century building near Fort Kochi, Malabar House has a pool and 17 individually-styled rooms.
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Brunton Boatyard is a colonial-style hotel with elegant decor, a fantastic outdoor pool and excellent eating options.
Vancouver, Canada
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The Cambie Hostel offers clean, simple dorms and private rooms in both Downtown and Gastown areas.
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Georgian Court Hotel is plush and well-placed in the heart of the city’s entertainment district.
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The Shangri-La is Vancouver’s tallest tower – a 5* retreat with the city’s most sumptuous spa and excellent food.
Dubai, UAE
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Located alongside 5* hotels in the Jumeirah Beach Residence, the Aiza Luxury Hostel has a mixed dorm, tangerine walls and potted plants.
The boutique stay | Book here
One & Only The Palm is exclusive and romantic with sea views. Food is top class, curated by a Michelin star chef.
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Enjoy life’s luxuries at W Dubai – The Palm with its Miami-style rooftop bar, spa and two top-quality restaurants.
Denver, USA
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Fun, spotless and centrally-located, Hostel Fish describes itself as being “made for badass travelers and their needs”.
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Luxury touches meet original artwork at The Art A Hotel, located in one of Denver’s top urban neighbourhoods. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows.
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The Four Seasons Hotel Denver, a stylish yet casual base in the heart of the Mile High City – with luxury on tap.