Top Six Eco-Hotels in Europe

Due to recent events with Covid-19, we have seen now more than ever the devastating impact that our every day lives are having on our environment. For the first time in thirty years, the smog has lifted in India and we can again see the Himalayas as pollution levels decreased by 22%; air from Boston to Washington is at the cleanest level for 15 years; and this change in the world has inspired Milan to transform its polluted streets for good - by building 35km of new cycle routes and to give pedestrians more space by widening pavements.

As we continue to promote consciousness, we have collated the top six environmentally conscious hotels across some of our favourite cities for you to enjoy...

Coco-Mat Eco Residences Serifos, Greece

Combining its Greek authenticity and history, these once minor's houses have been transformed into rare hospitality experience. At Coco-Mat Eco Residences Serifos, these stylish roomy two-story apartments offer in natural light and bio-climatic architecture while still holding its traditional look and feel. There you will experience Greek summer at its best: the stunning and unforgettable shades of white and blue, the people friendly and hospitable, the sea clear. Set on a lush, sandy beach along the Aegean shores, Coco-Mat takes luxury to an expansive new level. You are unlikely to encounter anything else like this on the Greek Islands.

Boutiquehotel Stadthalle, Vienna

Vienna is often seen as the leader in sustainable tourism, and with this Eco hotel, you’ll see why.

Located on a quieter street in the 15th district, its situated close main sights and the Wein Westbahnhof Station.

It’s easy to spot what sets Stadthalle apart from other Eco hotels. Unwind within the ivy-clad walls in their terraced garden or explore the largest lavender farm in the city – on their roof. (these are annually harvested to use in their own cosmetics and toiletries).

You can find a tranquil oasis in the hotel itself and the hotel has a zero-energy balance They achieve this by only using renewable energy – the hotel has over 130m² of solar panels, and they use water collected from their well.

ION Adventure Hotel, Selfoss, Iceland

An abandoned inn turned boutique hotel in Iceland. Ion Adventure Hotel is where modern design meets Iceland’s incomparable natural landscape. Situated in the south-western town of Selfoss, near a national crossroad making the hotel accessible to various parts of the country, Ion is conveniently located to offer guests the best of Iceland. This artsy, innovative accommodation boasts genuine eco-friendly credentials (the house harnesses solar power and recycles rain and wind power).Throughout 45 rooms, guests can expect a mix of concrete chic and earthy ambience, coupled with the warm accents of locally salvaged driftwood and lava. Beyond this, the farm-fresh cuisine at Silfra Restaurant & Bar, view-heavy Northern Lights Bar, and partially exposed Lava Spa all ensure that visitors have the ultimate Icelandic experience before even stepping foot outside.

Green House, Bournemouth

You don’t need to travel far to find one of the most eco-friendly hotels in Europe. The Green House in Bournemouth offers both a luxurious stay in a refurbished Victorian villa and sustainable stay in their incredibly comfortable bamboo beds, exclusively made for guests.

The hotel is passionate about their environmental impact and focus on 5 core principles: Use of local products, a ‘reduce, re-use, recycle’ philosophy, and high welfare standards for staff. Green House is a member of Considerate Hoteliers and has already been named one of the top environmentally friendly hotels in the world.

HOTEL ZOO BERLIN, Germany

Welcome to one of Berlin's coolest hotels: a stylish townhouse setting with historic charm and a promise to promote sustainability. Proof of their effort is in their certification by Green Globe, a set of standards and criteria for eco-friendly hotels in Europe. Participating hotels are checked twice a year on factors including their savings of water and energy, recycling, and responsible use of resources.

With over 140 rooms and suites, all are individually designed and incredibly unique. A big fireplace and the Winter Garden invite guests to unwind from Berlin’s hectic city life, the nine styes of room means Hotel Zoo Berlin is the perfect eco-friendly refuge for city slickers and green hedonists. In short: there’s something for everyone.

That's not all - Hotel Zoo Berlin also offers a restaurant with Asian and European cuisine, a bar with shimmering details and a popular rooftop, to enjoy a drink or two after dinner

White Pod, Switzerland

An hour from Geneva, White pod is an eco-hotel based in the Swiss Alps and is an experience not to be missed. Whitepod has been designed to be in harmony with the surrounding environment, and located at an altitude of 5,577 ft with over four miles of ski slopes, nature lovers and adventure seekers alike escape to this unique eco-retreat.You stay in your own personal eco-pod made form minimal materials, natural wool and wood and they amend the outside colour of the pods to blend in with the surrounding  environment as it changes from Winter to Summer. The geodesic shape of the pods means that to heat them requires vastly less energy than a standard structure, and the heating system uses sustainable peat burners. With respect for the environment an overriding concern, it’s no surprise that White Pod’s green credentials are impressive.