Best Former Monastery Hotels in Europe

Former Monastery Hotel

Centrally located in the heart of Prague between Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge, in the picturesque Lesser Town district, Augustine is the quintessence of Prague’s historic character and beauty. The hotel has been created from a set of seven buildings, many of which have historical significance, especially the enchanting thirteen century Augustinian St. Thomas Monastery. The atmospheric hotel was converted in 2009 from a 13th-century monastery, that once housed the friars of Saint Augustine. Contemporary furnishings and modern art now rub shoulders with ancient frescos. This fascinating property represents the epitome of elegance and features 101 exceptional rooms including 7 suites and 4 fascinating signature suites.

Former Monastery Hotel

The monastery's origins are believed to date back to the 6th and 7th centuries. It is easy to distinguish elements of the baroque and romanesque styles and the building has three incredible cloisters: one Romanesque, one Gothic and the third Renaissance, where you can spend a peaceful evening in a subdued atmosphere with the soft sounds of religious music as an accompaniment. Its beauty and historical features led the building to be declared a historic-artistic site in 1923

Former Monastery Hotel

Originally built in the late 17th century, the monastery came to life through the ambition of Sister Rosa Pandolfi, a descendant of the noble family Pontone di Scala who had taken up residence in Conca dei Marini. Finally it was purchased by a Roman hotelier Mr. Marcucci, who recognised the property’s historic value and the old convent was transformed into a hotel in 1924. Esteemed for its authentic simplicity typical of monastic life, the Hotel Santa Rosa became one of the 39 castle hotels of Italy. The hotel’s motto was “At each window, the sun."

Former Monastery Hotel

Castel Monastero is a charming 11th century hamlet which offers the most sophisticated Italian hospitality.

Former Monastery Hotel

Fascinating for its history, authentic for its charm and only one hour away from Lisbon, the hotel has given new life to a 15th century convent, considered a national monument, where important nobles throughout history helped shape Portugal's destiny. Dominating the Alentejo plain lies Évora, a city of outstanding beauty, and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is a treasure with much to offer, not only historically and culturally, but also in gastronomy.

Former Monastery Hotel

In one of Italy’s most fashionable shopping districts, find a 15th-century convent transformed into an urban sanctuary of luxury and comfort. A dramatically reborn convent with a mere 118 rooms and suites, this hotel is steps from Milan's couture houses and financial district on the exclusive Via Gesù between Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga. Historians soon unravelled the story of an old convent that had been converted to a private residence in the late 1700s, when many of the features of the ancient church and cloister were hidden. Before long, frescos and stuccos emerged – many dating to Medieval times – and today they are part of the distinct décor that characterises the Hotel, including the spectacular soaring ceilings of its most favoured guest rooms.

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Former Monastery Hotel

Dating from the 15th century, the Villa’s facade is attributed to Michelangelo. Step inside and you experience the ethereal beauty and solitude of a Renaissance monastery that is as much a part of Italy's culture as the country’s greatest cathedrals and galleries. Today, Belmond Villa San Michele is recognised as one of the country’s finest small boutique hotels.

Former Monastery Hotel

The origins of the Monastery which has turned into a 5-star hotel in a class of its own, date back to 1516.

Former Monastery Hotel

This inviting hotel with stunning beaches is a former hillside monastery located in the north of Mallorca. Son Brull’s history goes back to the 12th century. It has changed uses many times before becoming a hotel. Initially an Arabic “Alquería” (a kind of farmhouse or stables), it became the private home to the Desbrull family, a jesuit monastery during the 18th century, then again a farmhouse until the middle of the 20th century. Today it is surrounded by a magnificent natural environment in which the olive trees, vineyards and almond, lemon and orange trees are present . It is located at the foot of the Puig de Maria which overlooks the sea and the bay of Pollensa in the distance.

Former Monastery Hotel

Founded for the religious order of Les Minimes in 1613, it continued to act as a working monastery until 2000. Growing and studying plants was an important part of life at the Couvent at the time. Αfter the French Revolution, the Couvent des Minimes remained uninhabited until 1862, when Canon Terrasson, archpriest of Forcalquier, undertook its transformation into a hospice. Over the years, successive residents cultivated fruit trees, grape vines, nasturtium and fuchsia plants, meaning that today, the grounds flourish.

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Former Monastery Hotel

Initially built by some Cistercian monks in 1619, the monastery was not only a place of prayer and tranquility but also surrounded by fertile land and vines. In 1862, the monastery was purchased by a noble family of Incisa Counts and was turned into a private home, until, finally, it became the 5-star hotel it is today in 2002.

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Former Monastery Hotel

This luxurious hotel is housed in a building complex that dates back to the 14th century. Initially a Dominican monastery, the building boasts an advantageous location very close to the castle of Prague and surrounded by all the history and beauty this city has to offer. It first opened as a 5-star hotel in 2006.