A good hotel is imperative to enjoying your vacation. Instead of staying at a standard hotel or villa the next time you are overseas, why not stay at a castle? You’re probably thinking that even one night in a castle might be out of your price range. However, in Europe there are quite a few affordable castles. Many of them only cost a little over $100 a night.
Dalhousie Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
This 13th-century castle is downright fascinating. It consists of 29 bedrooms with each of them being themed around a historical figure. The furniture is period specific and gives off a welcoming vibe. While on the property guests can enjoy a meal at the Dungeon Restaurant or relax at the spa. Rooms start at $134 a night.
Ashford Castle, Ireland
This castle is located on 350 acres and dates back to 1228. It consists of 83 rooms and it used to be the home of the Guinness family, who is now famous for their beer empire. There’s a lot to do here for guests including archery, shooting and golf. Travelers can enjoy a one night stay at the castle for about $139.
Parador de Oropesa, Spain
This castle dates back to at least the 14th century. Its 48 rooms are quite colorful and come complete with hand-painted canopy beds. One of the favorite things for visitors to do to take a dip in the swimming pool with the incredible views of the olive trees, mountains and medieval village of Oropesa. Rates start at $125 a night.
Pentillie Castle, Cornwall, England
This castle, built in 1698, has quite an interesting history filled with scandal and King James II. You would never know it with its subtle decor and its amazing gardens filled with azalea, camellia and rhododendron flowers. The castle sits on 2,000 acres with many woodlands that are reserved for hunting pheasants. There are only nine double rooms here which makes for a very intimate experience. The cost is $75 per night and includes breakfast.
Hotel Schloss Waldeck at Waldeck Castle, Germany
Over the past 300 years this castle has served many purposes. First it was a state penitentiary in the 1700’s, then a state archive, forestry office and in 1906 it became used as a hotel for a brief time. It reopened as a hotel in 2009. The accommodations are top notch and are considered to be of 4-star quality. Guests can get a view of a lake, nature reserve and national park. The rooms feature all modern conveniences like a minibar and hair dryer and there is also a multi-media station, and a charging station to charge laptops. There are 44 rooms in total and prices start at $123 a night.
