Ancient Hotels
Brijrama Palace - Fairytale Castle In India's Spiritual Capital, VaranasiBrijrama  
Palace
One of the oldest buildings in Varanasi, the BrijRama Palace - A Heritage Hotel was built in the 18th century and is located on its own ghat. It is considered to be one of the city's most historic structures. The property is well situated close to Varanasi's most spectacular ghat, …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury   Palace
Location: Varanasi  India  South Asia
RAAS Jodhpur - Boutique Hotel In The Blue City Of IndiaRAAS  
Jodhpur
After staying at the RAAS Jodhpur, you may think RAAS stands for “Really Amazing Accommodations - Seriously!” after staying at the RAAS Jodhpur. Located in the northeastern quarter of India’s famous “Blue City”, the RAAS Jodhpur is a true treasure for all who stay. With 40 rooms and suites, guests …
Accommodation types: Fort   Heritage   Luxury
Location: Jodhpur  India  South Asia
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
Hoshi Ryokan - Second Oldest Hotel In The WorldHoshi  
Ryokan
Legend has it that the great Buddhist teacher, Taicho Daishi, saw a vision while traveling in the local area. In his vision, a great deity made it known to him that nearby was a hot spring flowing with marvelous waters that had the power to heal the souls of all …
Accommodation types: Traditional
Location: Awazumachi  Japan  East Asia
Monte Pacis - Lithuanian 17th-Century Monastery HotelMonte  
Pacis
The Monte Pacis in the Lithuanian town of Kaunas was founded in the Pažaislis monastery ensemble. It was built in the XVII century by GDL Chancellor Kristupas Zigmantas Pacas who called it the Mountain of Peace, which is the literal translation of "Monte Pacis". Today it serves as a four-star …
Accommodation types: Church   Traditional
Location: Kaunas  Lithuania  East Europe
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita - Hotel In Ancient CavesSextantio  
Le Grotte
Located in the ancient city of Matera in Italy, this unique hotel is built into caves that once housed our ancient ancestors. Populated for 9000 years, the town was officially founded by the Romans in the third century BC. It has been consistently inhabited since and the caves were used …
Accommodation types: Cave
Location: Matera  Italy  West Europe
Perivolas Hotel Oia Santorini - Paradise Hewn On HistoryPerivolas  
This hotel is located on a secluded clifftop that overlooks the Greek island of Santorini. The island is part of a circular archipelago formed from volcanic rock following an ancient eruption that is fabled to have destroyed the city of Atlantis. Today, the island's edge is around the crest of …
Accommodation types: Beach   Island   Luxury
Location: Oia  Greece  East Europe
Adrere Amellal - Desert Ecolodge In EgyptAdrere  
Amellal
*‘At night it is so quiet that you begin to hear the stars’* - Benedict Allen The ancient Egyptians called Siwa the ‘Field of Trees’. Today this most isolated settlement is home to a small population of Berbers and one of the world’s most interesting hotels. You won’t find marble …
Accommodation types: Desert   Traditional
Location: Siwa  Egypt  Middle East
Masseria Torre Coccaro – King Of The CastleMasseria  
Torre Coccaro
When arriving at Masseria Torre Coccaro, you will see ancient olive groves where connoisseur olive oil is pressed, a wave-lapped Adriatic shore where a private yacht is moored, and a restored farmhouse where you will be staying. The farmhouse is hundreds of years old and is more fortress than a …
Accommodation types: Cave   Spa
Location: Fasano  Italy  West Europe
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