Castles were all the rage of the 1000 A.D. era, and there are still thousands worldwide, serving as the ultimate tourist spot. However, why tour the premises when you can spend the night and take in the legend and scenery for hours, resting comfortably in first-class accommodations? Besides five-star comforts, you also get unique attractions like rope-delivered meals just like old royalty preferred. You can be the King or the Queen of your castle!
Castle Hotels
Glenapp Castle - Scottish Fairytale Fortress by the OceanGlenapp Castle  
Have you ever dreamed of staying in a Scottish castle? Well-hidden in nature, the 5-star Glenapp Castle is one of the most beautiful in Scotland. Its luxury, period style, rare furniture, exquisite food, and magical gardens make it so unique. Glenapp Estate is located south of Ayrshire, just a few …
Accommodation types: Castle   Fairytale
Location: Ballantrae  United Kingdom  West Europe
Schloss Elmau - Wellness and Cultural Hideaway in the Bavarian AlpsSchloss Elmau  
The Schloss Elmau is a 5-star castle hotel near Garmisch-Partenkirchen that offers several luxurious spas, top-class concerts, libraries, bookstores, and rooms with glorious Alpine views. Elmau Castle is located near the town of Krün in the Bavarian Alps, about 100 kilometers south of Münich. The secluded luxury resort can only …
Accommodation types: Castle   Luxury   Spa
Location: Elmau  Germany  West Europe
Hazelnut Inn - Medieval Fantasy in Canada's Fraser ValleyHazelnut Inn  
This enchanting castle-like boutique hotel in the westernmost province of Canada is ready to awaken your inner child with medieval fantasy-themed suites. Unlike most couples who end up spending their honeymoon at a whitewashed beach with cocktails in hand, Peter Sawatzky and Hailey had a different idea. They chose Rome …
Accommodation types: Castle   Fairytale
Location: Chilliwack  Canada  North America
Karpniki Castle - Medieval Luxury in PolandKarpniki Castle  
Some of the most famous castles were built in Germany, France, Spain, and the UK, but what if I told you that Poland has more to offer for the fans of Medieval architecture than you would think? With 502 castles and 2,500 palaces, there is a lot to discover. The …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Karpniki  Poland  East Europe
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - The Iconic Castle Of Québec CityFairmont Le Château  
Frontenac
The Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is undeniably one of the most striking buildings of Québec City's famous skyline. The castle towers over the picturesque old town sitting high on a hill, and it was recently added to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. The castle is named after Louis de …
Accommodation types: Castle   Chateau   Luxury
Location: Quebec City  Canada  North America
Auberge du Château Bahia - A Fairytale Castle In QuebecAuberge du  
Château Bahia
The Château Bahia inn is located on more than 13 million square feet of land on a magically beautiful site. The castle is a marvel of imagination, creativity, and culture intermingled in a special way. The castle on the mountainside offers a spectacular view of the Baie des Chaleurs in …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Pointe-à-la-Garde  Canada  North America
Hirado Castle Hotel - Historic Japanese Castle StayHirado Castle  
Hotel
Nagasaki Prefecture's Hirado Castle opened Japan's first "shirohaku" castle stay. It's located in the historic hilltop castle from the 18th century with panoramic views across the Hirado Strait. In 1599, Matsura Shigenobu, a local warlord, constructed a castle called Hinotake-jō on this site. He then burned it down in 1613. …
Accommodation types: Castle   Heritage   Luxury
Location: Hirado  Japan  East Asia
Stayokay Domburg – Hostel In A 13th-Century Medieval CastleStayokay  
Domburg
Backpacking can be a tiring business, particularly if you arrive at a hostel with the expectation to have a good rest and a clean shower. Most often than not, this remains to be a dream. Stayokay Domburg is the most substantial contrast yet to be seen for the whole cheap-hostel …
Accommodation types: Castle   Hostel
Location: Oostkapelle  Netherlands  West Europe
Burg Colmberg - 1,000-Year-Old Castle Hotel Of The Franconian KingsBurg  
Colmberg
Burg Colmberg is perfectly situated at the meeting point of Germany's two most picturesque car trip routes, the Romantic Road and the Castle Road. The 1,000-year-old hotel that used to serve Franconian kings is now ready to serve you. You can spot it from far as it sits right on …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Colmberg  Germany  West Europe
Culzean Castle - 18th-Century Scottish StrongholdCulzean  
Castle
With its dramatic clifftop setting, rich history, and beautiful natural surroundings, Culzean Castle is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions. This 18th-century Scottish castle is packed to the turrets with antique furniture, artworks, and various other unique period objects. Highlights include the Round Drawing Room with its panoramic views …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Culzean  United Kingdom  West Europe
Alila Fort Bishangarh - Boutique Hotel In The Rajasthani FortAlila Fort  
Bishangarh
Alila means “surprise” in Sanskrit, and you can expect many of those during your stay. Beginning with the fact that your 5-star boutique hotel is actually a 230-year-old fortress! Rajasthan is famous for its spectacular hill forts, many crowded with tourists all year long. Luckily, you can get a piece …
Accommodation types: Castle   Fort
Location: Manoharpur  India  South Asia
The Torridon Hotel - Heritage Hotel In Scottish Highlands With Suites, Inn Rooms And Private CottageThe Torridon  
Hotel
The Torridon Hotel is set on 58 acres of private parkland in one of the most scenic parts of the United Kingdom. Located on the banks of Loch Torridon, the property overlooks the iconic Scottish Highlands landscape: snow-capped mountains, glittering lochs, and miles upon miles of fields and forests. This …
Accommodation types: Castle   Nature
Location: Torridon  United Kingdom  West Europe
Hotel Burg Wernberg - 13th Century Bavarian CastleHotel Burg  
Wernberg
The castle-studded landscapes and great road infrastructure make Bavaria the perfect place for castle hunting. But why not take your holiday a step further and actually make one of the castles your home for a couple of nights? Hotel Burg Wernberg, located in a 13th-century castle and boasting proud 5 …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Wernberg-Köblitz  Germany  West Europe
Hever Castle - Royal Bed And Breakfast ExperienceHever Castle  
Bed and breakfast within 13th-century castle grounds? Don’t mind if I do! Located in Kent, Hever Castle was once the seat of the Boleyn family and today is a beautifully preserved museum. King Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, spent her early youth here, and the castle was later given …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Hever  United Kingdom  West Europe
Pousada Castelo de Obidos - Luxury Hotel In A Portuguese CastlePousada Castelo  
de Obidos
Óbidos is a charming little town in the west of Portugal with narrow streets, colorful houses, and perfectly preserved town walls. For centuries, it has provided a retreat for the Portuguese monarchy. The majestic Castelo de Óbidos looming over town looks intimidating from afar, but in fact, it houses one …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Óbidos  Portugal  West Europe
Langley Castle Hotel - Medieval Castle In The English CountrysideLangley Castle Hotel  
Located in a gorgeous 14th-century castle in Northumberland, England, Langley Castle Hotel is your childhood fantasy come true. Whether you dreamed of being a princess or a knight fighting off the dragon, this place is sure to tickle your imagination. The rooms have a truly regal touch with four-poster beds, …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Allendale Town  United Kingdom  West Europe
Ballyseede Castle - Time Travel To The PastBallyseede  
Castle
Set in the Irish countryside, just outside the town of Tralee, famous for its rose festival, Ballyseede Castle is surrounded by 30 acres of woodland and rich history. Entering the gates of the castle, you are immediately set back in time. Doric columns, ornate cornices, oak staircase, marble fireplaces, vintage …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Tralee  Ireland  West Europe
Cromlix - Secluded Victorian Perthshire EstateCromlix  
This elegant Scottish estate was recently acquired by tennis star Andy Murray who grew up in nearby Dunblane in an effort to recreate the golden age of grand country living. This secluded destination is situated on 34 acres of woodlands and gardens, complete with a private loch. Guests are offered …
Accommodation types: Castle   Luxury
Location: Kinbuck  United Kingdom  West Europe
Hotel Gino Wellness Rabath - Inside Georgia's Rabati CastleHotel Gino  
Wellness Rabath
Located in Georgia (the country, not the state), this hotel is a spectacular, historic place to stay. This is the only hotel in the Caucasus region placed inside the walls of the historic fortress Rabath. In the historic center of Akhaltsikhe, right inside the Rabati Fortress, this hotel features a …
Accommodation types: Castle   Spa
Location: Akhaltsikhe  Georgia  Caucasus
Tulloch Castle Hotel - One Of The Most Haunted Places In ScotlandTulloch  
Castle Hotel
The Tulloch Castle Hotel is what is left of the 12th-century Tulloch Castle. Many original features are retained in the hotel, like the castle’s walls, the Great Hall, fireplaces, and ceilings. A long time ago, only a Chief of the Clan or Laird could stay in such a prominent castle, …
Accommodation types: Castle   Ghost   Nature
Location: Dingwall  United Kingdom  West Europe
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