Ul. kneza Branimira 3, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia

A 2-minute walk from Zagreb Central train station, this relaxed hotel on a bustling street is also a 12-minute walk from Ban Jelačić Square, the city's central square, and 1 km from the 13th-century Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary. The straightforward rooms come with Wi-Fi and satellite TV; most have minifridges. Upgraded rooms feature contemporary decor. A breakfast buffet is served in an airy, colorful dining room. Other amenities include a polished lobby cocktail bar and 2 meeting rooms. Parking is available.

Tabor 9, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

This straightforward hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Baroque Ljubljana Cathedral, 12 minutes' walk from Ljubljana railway station and 3 km from hilltop Ljubljana Castle. Casual rooms come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus minifridges. Upgraded rooms, some with bright murals, offer city views. Suites add separate living areas. Breakfast is complimentary. Additional amenities include meeting space and an airy restaurant with a terrace. There's also a charging station for electric vehicles.

Bahnhofgürtel 89, 8020 Graz, Austria

This streamlined hotel is a 2-minute walk from Graz train station, 1 km from the Kunsthaus Graz modern art museum and 2 km from the ornate 17th-century Graz Opera house. The relaxed rooms offer free Wi-Fi, as well as flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Suites come with separate living rooms. Room service is available. Amenities include a laid-back lobby bar and a modern restaurant. A breakfast buffet and parking are both available for a fee.

Budapest, Jókai tér 9, 1061 Hungary

A 3-minute walk from a metro station, this unpretentious hotel among shops, bars and restaurants is a 7-minute walk from the Hungarian State Opera House and 3 km from the ornate Széchenyi thermal baths. Pared-back rooms featuring warm, relaxed decor offer TVs. Many have contemporary furnishings, and some come with sofas. Upgraded quarters add furnished terraces, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. A few have kitchenettes, 2-person whirlpool tubs and living areas with sofas. Kids 5 and under stay at no charge with an adult. A breakfast buffet (surcharge) is served in a simple dining room. There's a meeting room, and covered parking is available (surcharge).