Jennifer Banful

From the iconic Duomo and Ponte Vecchio to the artisan streets of Oltrarno, Florence packs world-famous sights, incredible food and Renaissance history into one gloriously walkable city. Spend your days browsing the Uffizi Gallery, shopping along Via Roma and watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo before tucking into fresh pasta and a glass of Chianti. Whether you're planning a romantic escape, family holiday or solo adventure, these are the best Airbnbs in Florence right now. August 2026 update: We've added some new incredible properties to this list, including a modern home near the train station, perfect for exploring the city and the wider region. Enjoy! The best Airbnbs in Florence at a glance 🛕 Best for Duomo views: The best luxury Airbnb in Florence with a private Duomo viewing terrace 🏊 Best with a pool: Tuscan loft with a pool in Scandicci 🥂 Best in Oltrarno: The rooftop terrace apartment in Santo Spirito 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for families: The big yellow home Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. Frequently asked questions about Airbnbs in Florence Which is the best neighbourhood to stay in an Ai

Looking for the best flower delivery in London? Whether you need a last-minute gift or want to surprise someone with a meticulously hand-tied bouquet, London’s online florists have you covered. You can't get away with a bunch of petrol station peonies anymore – and luckily, you don't have to. From luxury, artisan arrangements to convenient letterbox flowers and ultra-fast same-day flower delivery in London, we’ve tested and hand-picked the city's finest floral services. Panic-buyer or forward-planner, here are the 21 top online flower shops guaranteed to brighten their doorstep. Why not take a look at:💐 The best same-day flower delivery in London🍷 The best alcohol delivery services in London 🛏 Need a getaway? Here are the best Airbnbs in London How we test: Our Time Out London editors regularly order from these florists to test delivery speed, packaging sustainability, and—most importantly—how long the flowers actually last in the vase. We factor in price, aesthetic (from classic roses to wild, off-beat stems), and customer service to bring you this definitive guide. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Just across the river from Tribeca, New York, these Jersey City Airbnb rentals make a surprisingly convenient (and affordable) choice for a trip to New York City. Close to the PATH train, you’ll enjoy rapid transit to Manhattan’s top attractions, plus lower rates, extra space, and exceptional Hudson River skyline views. Whether you need a cozy studio in Downtown Jersey City or a family apartment in Journal Square with free parking, here are the top Jersey City Airbnbs. Updated August 2026: We’ve added two large Airbnbs in the city to keep things interesting. One comes with unparelled views of the Hudson River from the living room, and a balcony to soak it all in. You’ll be singing Empire State of Mind in the shower in no time. The best Airbnb cabins in Jersey City, at a glance:  🤱 Best for families: Modern flat in Weehawken just a stone’s throw from Times Square 🎊 Best for a big group: Huge Airbnb in Journal Square 🌇 Best for skyline views: Large Airbnb with views of the Hudson River 🗽 Closest to New York City: Urban Airbnb in Downtown Jersey City 🤑 Most affordable: Airbnb with a garden near Grove Path Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see

There are few better places for a Mediterranean getaway than Marseille. Fancy swimming in the turquoise coves of Calanques National Park? Catching a boat from the buzzing Vieux-Port? Or getting wonderfully lost among the colourful streets of Le Panier? Whether you’re here for beaches, brilliant restaurants, rooftop bars or world-class museums, you’ll want somewhere special to stay. From stylish harbour apartments to sleek seaside villas, these are the best Airbnbs in Marseille right now. 📍 August 2026 update: We’ve refreshed the guide with some new options perfect for soaking up the French sun this summer, including a pop-art inspired apartment and a loft in Marseille's coolest district.  The best Airbnbs in Marseille at a glance 🏢 Best in Cours Julien: Hip loft in Cours Julien 🏊 Best with a pool: The apartment in a Brutalist masterpiece 🌊 Best coastal Airbnb: The modern coastal villa with sea views 🎨 Best in Vieux-Port: Pop-art apartment near Vieux-Port Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Planning a countryside getaway? From romantic treehouses with hot tubs to cosy dog-friendly cottages, the best Airbnbs in the Cotswolds offer the ultimate retreat. Located just a short drive up the M5 from Bristol, this iconic region, which was recently voted as the best weekend trip from London, delivers quintessential English charm. Whether you’re looking for a luxury barn conversion or a quiet village stay, we’ve handpicked top-rated properties for every budget. Updated August 2026: Two more couldn't hurt, but it may make your choice a little more difficult, especially once you take a look at the new treehouse overlooking The Cotswolds that we've added.  Best Airbns in the Cotswolds at a glance 🧸Best Airbnb for families: Airbnb by a lake with a hot tub in South Cerney 💰Best budget stay: Glamping pod with fire pit in Cheltenham near Bourton-on-the-water🧖‍♀️Best Airbnb with a hot tub: Barn with hot tub in South Gloucestershire near Bath and Bristol 💗Best Airbnb for couples: Romantic cabin in the woods with a sauna and hot tub in Horton RECOMMENDED: 🇬🇧See our top picks for the best Airbnbs in the UK🏨Cosy up in the cheapest hotels in the Cotswolds 💂‍♂️or stay in these unique Airbnbs in London Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affil

If you’re looking for a UK staycation, Cornwall has to be on your list. This beautiful region is more than just picturesque fishing towns like the famous St Ives. There’s the 630 mile trail the South West Coast Path - yes, the same route walked in the controversial book The Salt Path - and the sleepy fishing port of Padstow. No matter your budget or style, we’ve found the best Airbnbs in Cornwall. Updated July 2026: Can’t wait to get away again? We’ve added an extra helping of gorgeous properties for groups, including a huge farmhouse in the Penrose countryside and a flat ideal for surfers in Newquay. ➡️ Looking for even more options? Discover the best hotels in Cornwall The best Airbnbs in Cornwall at a glance 🧑‍🍼 Best for families: Cosy Airbnb in St Maybn for families 🏄‍♀️ Best for surfing: Airbnb with beach views in Newquay for the ultimate surfing holiday 💞 Best for couples: Romantic Airbnb in St Ives with panoramic sea views 🎉 Best for group holidays: Huge farmhouse for group stays in Penrose countryside Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 📍 The best Airbnbs in the UK

York is famous for its massive York Minster cathedral, longlasting Roman walls (more than any other in the UK) and for having more pubs than days of the year. Add the many marvellous museums, shops, restaurants and natural landscapes, and you've got yourself the perfect holiday for summer, or for any season, in fact.  A place with this much quirk deserves to be paired with a stay that's just as characterful, and these York residentials have personalities in all shapes, sizes and budgets. From a shepherd's hut alongside the River Ouse to a 600-year-old Tudor joint overlooking the cathedral, all you have to do is pick your favourite. Updated July 2026: This year, we've added a sexy-cool loft near the city centre, and a whimsical treehouse fit for adventurous solo travellers, perfect for breezy summer stays.  The best Airbnbs in York, at a glance 👨🏽‍👩🏽‍👧🏽‍👦🏽 Best for families: The modern terraced home near The Shambles💗 Best for couples: The cocoa pod by the river🌿 Best for countryside stays: The luxe cottage in Brandsby✨ Most unique: The tiny Poetree House in northeast York🌇 Best for citylife vibes: The stylish duplex in Preachers Yard🎉 Best for big groups: The bespoke villa on Fulford Road It’s our mission to help you make your trip as smooth sailing as possible. For this, we've based our list on visits by our expert travel writers, along with top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you all the best stays whatever your budget. You might come across the odd affilia

There are several reasons to visit Nice, but let's start with just three: sun, sandy beaches, and socca. The capital of the French Riviera, this glamorous southern city has a vista to rival any postcard, thanks to glittering waters, classic architecture, and lively streets full of bars, restaurants, and bustling shops.  And if you're looking for accommodation, staying at an Airbnb offers an authentic taste of life on the coast that you just can't get at even the top hotels. Got your passport ready? Here's our pick of the best Airbnbs in Nice, so you can visit in style. Bon voyage! Updated June 2026: Nice just keeps getting nicer. We've added a little romantic flat with big romantic views, and the eclectic home of a local travel writer, who's collected tons of unique souvenirs from her adverturous lifestyle. 📍 Discover more wonderful places to visit in France  The best Airbnbs in Nice, at a glance  💗 Best for romance: The tiny Old Town two-bed with an epic view👨🏽‍👩🏽‍👧🏽‍👦🏽 Best for families: The fairytale villa in Le Rouret🌊 Best seaside views: The tiny lodge overlooking the sea in Eźe🎉 Best for groups: The modern flat with a top-floor terrace Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our

A bustling west-coast hub surrounded by rolling mountains, stretches of sea, and lush greenery, Vancouver is the lovechild of the urban and natural worlds. Which is why choosing the right hotel stay can make your visit just as memorable as the city’s thriving art and culture scene. And while there’s nothing wrong with planning your trip around eating your body weight in poutine and maple syrup, you'll need somewhere to rest your head afterward. Especially if the next day's activities include visiting the best of Vancouver's attractions and spending your hard-earned cash on shopping. That's why we thought we'd be super nice and create a handy guide to the best hotels in Vancouver. It'll be a hard task trying to pick just one to book.  RECOMMENDED:📍Tick off all the best things to do in Vancouver🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in Vancouver Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Whether you’re heading to the Danish capital for a summer escape or a cosy winter getaway, Copenhagen is always ready for the adventure – even if it means dipping into your piggy bank a little (or a lot). With contemporary and historic architecture by the boatload, charming open-air markets, canalside dining and laid-back wine bars (hello, Pompette), this chic metropolis is a perfect weekend getaway – so long as you choose a great place to stay. And that’s where we come in. These are our favourite hotels in Copenhagen right now, for every budget (and style).  📍 Updated for 2026: Copenhagen’s newest boutique hotel, 1 Hotel Copenhagen, was an instant fave with our reviewer – and made it to the top of our list. Read our full review below.  ➡️ Check out our ultimate guide to Europe’s best hotels Ella Doyle is Time Out’s Europe editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

We can’t think of anyone who hasn’t at least dreamt of spending a Christmas in Paris. And as you’d expect, the gloves really come off when it comes to bringing the festive cheer to the City of Lights. We tend to think of it as Lapland’s chic cousin, because from street-corner patisseries to Galeries Lafayette, the centre of Paris twinkles with golden lights to match those of the iconic Eiffel Tower. It’s all pretty magical. Visit Tuileries Garden Christmas market, Penguin-dance along a pop-up ice rink, see the Nutcracker on stage, pull up a chair at a traditional brasserie or stroll along the twinkling Seine. The possibilities are infinite, including which hotel to stay in. Gladly leave last that one to us. To help you decide on the perfect room, we’ve rounded up Paris’ cosiest Christmas hotels. Bisous. 🏘️ Discover the best Airbnbs in Paris The best hotels for Christmas in Paris, at a glance ⭐ Best five-star: Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa 🌳 Best in the Marais: Le Pavillon de la Reine ✨ Best boutique: Château Voltaire 📍 Things to do on your next trip in Paris This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Elegant, artistic, and effortlessly liveable, Vienna is not called the 'City of Dreams' for nothing. It's a vibrant cultural capital where grand palaces meet cutting-edge design, and where classical music shares space with contemporary art and coffeehouse culture. From Mozart’s legacy and the masterpieces inside the city’s world-class museums to the buzz of Vienna’s boozy nightlife and the charm of its Christmas markets, this is a city that satisfies every kind of traveller. Whether it’s your first time in Vienna, or a returning visit, you’ll want to be able to live like a local to truly soak up the Austrian vibes. We’ve rounded up the best Airbnbs in the city, from studios with roof terraces to stunning flats next to the Danube River that will let you experience the best of the capital.  Time Out tip: If you're driving while in Vienna, you'll need to add the HANDYPARKEN app to your itinerary – it will come in handy.  Updated October 2025: We’ve added a gorgeous studio with a balcony overlooking Vienna so you can really see what this magnificent city is all about. Best Airbnbs in Vienna at a glance 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Best for families: The loft with a balcony in Währing 🥰Best for couples: The historic apartment near the Danube 🏛️Best location: The retro apartment in Alliiertenviertel RECOMMENDED: 🇦🇹Fancy staying in one of the best hotels in Vienna?🏛Check our list of the best things to do in Vienna Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured

If Rebel Rebel were a personality they would be the extroverted cool kid. Situated on the corner of Westgate Street, this Hackney-based florist is known for their edgy and expressive blooms. I for one love their punky, off-beat approach to hand-tied bouquets, so I was pleased to be invited over to see the flower power in action for myself. When I got to their vibey Mare Street Market unit, I was immediately drawn to the blue tile display that sits bang in the middle of the shop floor, brimming with vibrant flowers from top to bottom. Their speciality? Well, not that they need any street cred from us, but their long-stemmed hand-tied bouquets are doozies. Run by Athena and Mairead, the team here source the majority of their blooms from both Covent Garden Flower Market and their very own flower farm in Norfolk. They’ve got a passion for showcasing the best of British flowers when growing season allows (if it's out of season, they simply don't sell it). That's how you know you'll always get the best quality when you buy here. And if you can't pay the store a visit, you'll find a beautiful selection of bouquets available to order online, including wedding flowers.  What's the price point? Bouquets start from £60. Best for: The tasselled and undone look. Time Out tip: Rebel Rebel occasionally team up with Dusty Knuckle in Dalston to host flower workshops. This is your chance to learn all the tips and tricks of arranging a bouquet from start to finish. 

Just a tote-bag swing from London Fields station, Grace & Thorn recently bid adieu to their Hackney Road shop, moving production into this cosy basement workshop tucked away on the corner of Mentmore Terrace. (PSA: it’s more or less opposite the E5 Bakehouse, in case you're looking for a very good sourdough loaf.) Go down the steps and you'll find an airy, light-filled workshop with the chill vibes of a coffee shop, and walls lined with fine art and pickle jar vases filled with seasonal blooms and foliage in pastel shades. It's like an English garden in a basement – it doesn't get much more Hackney than that.  On my first time visiting Grace & Thorn, I loved the delicacy and artistry that goes into the creation of each bouquet. It's really a celebration of the flower itself. There’s a focus on composition and texture, with bouquets that go big on that undone, tasselled look that Grace & Thorn is known for. Seeing florist Silvijas's handiwork in person, I was blown away by the levels of intricacy and artistry. Really impressive stuff.  @ordinaryjen_ Here’s a little something I filmed for a local flower shop in Hackney. They’re called Grace and Thorn and their team are the sweetest. If you’re ever in London Fields, you should totally swing by 😉🌹#localbusiness #londonflowers #londonlife ♬ flower day - jeanie What's the price point? Bouquets start from £65. Pretty decent for a bespoke bunch. Best for: Rustic, asymmetrical, one-of-a-kind floral bouquets. Time Out tip: In yo

When this place opened, back in 2004, it was billed as ‘London’s first boutique hotel’. That means you can probably guess the vibe, but if pushed? I’d describe it as ‘classy vintage’, which means stag heads, luxe red wallpaper, staff kitted out in braces and waistcoats, that kind of thing. I felt like I’d entered the pages of a Victorian mystery. I liked it.  But first things first – this place isn’t easy to find. You might need to Google-map your way through its secluded blue door on St John Square, but it’s totally worth the hunt. That’s not to say it’s not without its faults. Keen for a view, I picked a spot by the window for my (excellent) small-plates dinner, and got to spend the evening gazing out at some scaffolding. Still, that’s hardly their fault, and you can’t have everything, right? And everything else really was pretty fine. My room was big for a boutique hotel, with a canopied queen bed (I loved the sheets and ridiculously soft mattress) and some of the nicest reading lamps, I’ve ever used. It’s all very cosy and homely, and I really liked the hot water bottle and the corded telephone, even if the rotary dial was just a prop (probably best – they always were a pain in the arse).  To be honest, the whole place was well thought-out and elegant, with exceptional service from people that clearly care about what they do. Special mention, though, to the gorgeous bath – I could definitely get used to regular soaks in that – a blissful element of a really rather lovely

Did you think Canary Wharf was all soulless glass office buildings and city suits? Times have changed, and this TRIBE hotel – the first UK location from a group with hotels across the globe – is a good example of the fact that Canary Wharf’s is actually well worth a look these days. It’s a welcoming place a short walk from the station, with a striking redbrick exterior that’s clearly taken its cue from a Brooklyn apartment block. And that’s a good thing. Inside it’s kitted out in inviting hues: pastel pinks, coppery reds and light grey booths, coupled with Art Deco prints, tropical plants and a groovy lamp in – I think? – every corner. I liked it. The rooms are a solid mix of form and function; the bed’s a doozy and the fact you can order room service via a QR code on your flatscreen TV is a nice touch (be gone, phoning down!). But what I actually loved most were the spectacular floor-to-ceiling views overlooking the Thames Waterway. It’s a really lovely look, especially when night falls. Fun fact for fitness freaks: visitors also get an exclusive pass to the (excellent) Third Space gym a five-minute walk from the hotel – and there are plans to bring one in-house at some point, too.  Neighbourhood:You’re in Wood Wharf, a quiet residential neighbourhood (yes, they exist around here) about an eight-minute walk from Jubilee and Elizabeth lines, and the DLR. Those transport links means it works well as a base for exploring London, though you’re pretty well served if you want to s