Europe

With its fascinating history, and with a still active monarch, it is no wonder that England abounds with stunning castles converted into hotels. Most are built in the lush English countryside, or nestled within...

One of the Balkans’ hidden gems that’s slowly but surely gaining attention from travelers and those into picturesque history-rich old cities, Kotor in Montenegro is a small town that definitely packs a punch. Situated by...

Portugal is a country with a rich, colorful history that mostly involved conflicts and conquests, which explains why the country has many castles. Dating as far back as the 9th century, these castles were primarily...

Castles in Romania are nestled within forested hills or tucked in mountainous areas which makes it the country's best-hidden gems. Castles and fortresses built mostly during the medieval era are among the country’s most...

Centuries ago, the country that we now know as the Czech Republic was ruled by Bohemian monarchs, nobles, and royal families. They were rich, powerful and important, and had extravagant tastes that...

Although chateaux these days can also refer to a country mansion or aristocratic home, it’s literal translation is actually ‘castle’. Rural France boasts of a great number of these chateaux, complete with towers, gatekeepers,...

One can never go wrong with Italian castle hotels, as most if not all of it offers more than just a fairytale experience. With most of these dating back to the middle ages and...

There are several castle hotels in Germany, with most of it intended as fortifications in the earlier times. Most of them are located in the countryside — on a lush forested area to rolling...

There are hundreds of castles in England, a country that started constructing them as early as the 11th century up to the 1800s. Built primarily as fortresses and part of a defense system, these...

From medieval fortresses to noble palaces all representing its rich history, Germany is a must-visit if only for its fascinating castles. Located in different parts of the country, a lot of these structures are...