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Where Europe's 5-star hotels are: the cities with the most officially rated 5-star hotels.

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  1. Charming urban street scene in Paris with classic architecture and the Eiffel Tower. 1Paris France. 68 hotels qualify — e.g. Le Pont-Neuf, Le Grand Mazarin
  2. Iconic view of Big Ben and Westminster Palace in London on a sunny day. 2London United Kingdom. 61 hotels qualify — e.g. The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton, Ham Yard Hotel
  3. Historic Belem Tower with a container ship passing by on the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal. 3Lisbon Portugal. 33 hotels qualify — e.g. The One Palácio da Anunciada, Fontecruz Lisboa
  4. Hagia Sophia with its iconic domes and minarets under a cloudy sky in Istanbul, Turkey. 4Istanbul Türkiye. 28 hotels qualify — e.g. Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel and Spa, Sura Design Hotel and Suites
  5. Intricate stained glass windows inside Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. 5Barcelona Spain. 27 hotels qualify — e.g. BLESS Barcelona, Mandarin Oriental
  6. Explore the historic charm of Prague's bridges and architecture with this stunning aerial cityscape. 6Prague Czechia. 25 hotels qualify — e.g. Buddha Bar Hotel Prague, Iron Gate Hotel & Suites
  7. A stunning view of the iconic Milan Cathedral with birds flying against a clear blue sky. 7Milan Italy. 23 hotels qualify — e.g. Radisson Collection Hotel Palazzo Touring Club Milan, TownHouse Duomo Milano
  8. The Colosseum stands majestically amidst bustling Rome, an iconic remnant of ancient architecture. 8Rome Italy. 21 hotels qualify — e.g. NH Collection Hotels Roma Palazzo Cinquecento, Hotel La Griffe
  9. Sunlit view of historic Plaza Mayor in Madrid, showcasing architecture and daily life. 9Madrid Spain. 21 hotels qualify — e.g. Brach, Nômade Temple Madrid
  10. Captivating view of the Rijksmuseum and park at sunset in Amsterdam, capturing urban charm. 10Amsterdam Netherlands. 18 hotels qualify — e.g. Luxury Suites Amsterdam, The Grand
  11. Explore the breathtaking aerial view of Florence featuring the iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. 11Florence Italy. 18 hotels qualify — e.g. Palazzo Firence by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Bernini
  12. A scenic aerial view of Funchal, Madeira with charming red-roofed houses under a bright blue sky. 12Funchal (Madeira) Portugal. 17 hotels qualify — e.g. The Vine, Pestana CR7
  13. Stunning view of Jet d'Eau fountain with a rainbow over Lake Geneva in Switzerland. 13Geneva Switzerland. 15 hotels qualify — e.g. Les Armures, Mandarin Oriental
  14. Explore the colorful and historic waterfront of Porto's Ribeira District on a sunny day. 14Porto Portugal. 14 hotels qualify — e.g. Aliados Plaza, Eurostars Aliados
  15. Explore vibrant Piazza San Marco in Venice with its iconic landmarks and lively environment. 15Venice Italy. 13 hotels qualify — e.g. Hotel Ca' Sagredo, Danieli
  16. Captivating facade of Gothic and Baroque architecture at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium. 16Brussels Belgium. 13 hotels qualify — e.g. Hotel Amigo, Juliana
  17. Golden light illuminates St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, highlighting its Baroque architecture. 17Valletta Malta. 13 hotels qualify — e.g. Rosselli - AX Privilege, Palazzo Consiglia
  18. Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. 18Budapest Hungary. 11 hotels qualify — e.g. Hotel Clark, Hilton Budapest
  19. Historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, captured on a clear day with vibrant sky. 19Berlin Germany. 9 hotels qualify — e.g. Hotel de Rome, The Westin Grand Berlin
  20. Stunning view of the Alhambra Palace set against a clear blue sky in Granada, Spain. 20Granada Spain. 9 hotels qualify — e.g. Hotel Palacio de Santa Paula, Eurostars Gran Vía
  21. A detailed view of the ornate gothic architecture of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria. 21Vienna Austria. 8 hotels qualify — e.g. Park Hyatt Vienna, Mandarin Oriental Residence
  22. Panoramic view of Munich with prominent clock tower and historic buildings. 22Munich Germany. 8 hotels qualify — e.g. Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München, Mandarin Oriental
  23. Explore the historic and vibrant architecture of Kraków's Market Square, a cultural hub. 23Kraków Poland. 8 hotels qualify — e.g. The Bonerowski Palace, Hotel Ferreus
  24. A sunny day at Promenade des Anglais in Nice, with people enjoying the vibrant city street. 24Nice France. 8 hotels qualify — e.g. Boscolo, Le Victoria
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#CityHotels that qualifyExamples
1Paris, France68Le Pont-Neuf, Le Grand Mazarin, Les Bains Paris
2London, United Kingdom61The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton, Ham Yard Hotel, Great Scotland Yard Hotel
3Lisbon, Portugal33The One Palácio da Anunciada, Fontecruz Lisboa, Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade
4Istanbul, Türkiye28Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel and Spa, Sura Design Hotel and Suites, Four Seasons Hotel
5Barcelona, Spain27BLESS Barcelona, Mandarin Oriental, NH Gran Hotel Calderón
6Prague, Czechia25Buddha Bar Hotel Prague, Iron Gate Hotel & Suites, Grand Hotel Bohemia
7Milan, Italy23Radisson Collection Hotel Palazzo Touring Club Milan, TownHouse Duomo Milano, The Gray
8Rome, Italy21NH Collection Hotels Roma Palazzo Cinquecento, Hotel La Griffe, Hyatt Regency Rome Central
9Madrid, Spain21Brach, Nômade Temple Madrid, The Principal Madrid
10Amsterdam, Netherlands18Luxury Suites Amsterdam, The Grand, Hotel de l'Europe
11Florence, Italy18Palazzo Firence by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Bernini, Savoy
12Funchal (Madeira), Portugal17The Vine, Pestana CR7, Quintinha São João Hotel & Spa
13Geneva, Switzerland15Les Armures, Mandarin Oriental, Hôtel de la Cigogne
14Porto, Portugal14Aliados Plaza, Eurostars Aliados, The One Monumental Palace
15Venice, Italy13Hotel Ca' Sagredo, Danieli, Bauer Palazzo
16Brussels, Belgium13Hotel Amigo, Juliana, Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels
17Valletta, Malta13Rosselli - AX Privilege, Palazzo Consiglia, The Cumberland Hotel by NEU Collective
18Budapest, Hungary11Hotel Clark, Hilton Budapest, Áurea Ana Palace Hotel
19Berlin, Germany9Hotel de Rome, The Westin Grand Berlin, Hilton Berlin
20Granada, Spain9Hotel Palacio de Santa Paula, Eurostars Gran Vía, Gran Hotel Claridge Granada
21Vienna, Austria8Park Hyatt Vienna, Mandarin Oriental Residence, Hotel Sacher
22Munich, Germany8Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München, Mandarin Oriental, Hotel Bayerischer Hof
23Kraków, Poland8The Bonerowski Palace, Hotel Ferreus, Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton
24Nice, France8Boscolo, Le Victoria, Hôtel du Couvent
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