Former Monastery Hotels, Guesthouses in Spain

Parador de Santo Estevo

9.0

Excellent

From $105

Former Monastery Hotel

The hotel is housed in a former monastery, the origins of which 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 in Renaissance style, 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.

Son Brull Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Pollensa

9.5

Excellent

From $466

Former Monastery Hotel

This inviting hotel 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 a luxury hotel surrounded by a magnificent natural environment in which olive trees, vineyards and almond, lemon and orange trees are present.

Hospes Amérigo

Hotel in Alicante

8.8

Excellent

From $208

Former Monastery Hotel

Located right in the heart of Alicante Old Town, this charming and luxurious hotel used to be a Dominican convent before being fully renovated and turned into a hotel.

Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena

Hotel in Valbuena de Duero

9.2

Excellent

From $242

Former Monastery Hotel

This charming luxury hotel in the Spanish countryside is housed in a 12th century former monastery, which is also the best preserved monastery in the entirety of Europe.

Castilla Termal Olmedo

Hotel in Olmedo

8.9

Excellent

From $147

Former Monastery Hotel

This hotel used to be a former Mudejar convent of the 12th century in the picturesque town of Olmedo, in Valladolid. Today it has been converted into a place of peace and tranquility where guests can admire the surrounding nature and spend a relaxing vacation.

Parador de Granada

Hotel in Granada

8.6

Very Good

From $438

Former Monastery Hotel

Located in the majestic region of Alhambra, this monastery was built in the 15th century by Queen Isabel, when the Christians retook the city from the Moors who were reigning there for many hundreds of years. The architecture and style of the building reflects this amalgamation of Arab and Christian elements that was characteristic of the era. After Isabel and her husband Ferdinand died, they were buried in the monastery's grounds, and a chapel was erected in their memory. Through the ages, the building has been used as barracks, home for the elderly, school, and so on, until it was made into a parador in 1944.

Parador de Chinchón

Hotel in Chinchon

8.9

Excellent

From $109

Former Monastery Hotel

This Augustinian monastery was first built in the 17th century and, apart from a convent, it was also used as a place where the friars taught Latin. Later on, the monastery was given to the town and it was used as a courthouse, a jail and finally a historic hotel.

Hotel & SPA Monasterio de Boltaña

Hotel in Boltana

9.6

Excellent

From $104

Former Monastery Hotel

The Barceló Monasterio de Boltaña is a hotel that was created after the complete renovation of the old 17ᵗʰ century Monasterio del Carmen, situated on the shores of the river Ara, in the north-east of the province of Huesca. It offers 96 rooms and 40 villas with 42 m² of space and views over the Pyrenees and the Ara river.

Parador de Monforte de Lemos

Hotel in Monforte de Lemos

8.6

Very Good

From $74

Former Monastery Hotel

The monastery was initially constructed during the 9th century, but the building that exists today was reconstructed in the 17th century, featuring a neoclassical cloister which is now ideal for events.

Eurostars Monumento Monasterio de San Clodio Hotel

Hotel in Leiro

8.9

Excellent

From $137

Former Monastery Hotel

Initially constructed as a Cistercian monastery in the 12th century, the building where this hotel is housed today accommodated the Cistercian monks, the Benedictine friars later on, until it was turned into a historic hotel by the government of Galicia. Guests can still marvel at the hotel's structure with its stone walls and cloisters, which will make them travel back in time.

Áurea Convento Capuchinos by Eurostars Hotel Company

Hotel in Segovia

8.8

Excellent

From $141

Former Monastery Hotel

Boasting more than 400 years of history, this charming hotel in Segovia used to be the former Oblatas Convent building before being turned into the very first 5-star hotel in the city.

Convento San Diego - Singulars Boutique Hotels

Hotel in Fuentes de Leon

8.7

Very Good

From $63

Former Monastery Hotel

Surrounded by lush natural landscapes and vineyards, Convento San Diego is housed in a former monastery that dates back to the 16th century. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay immersed in history and Visigothic influences.

Monasterio de San Francisco

Hotel in Palma del Rio

8.6

Very Good

From $67

Former Monastery Hotel

This 4-star hotel is housed in a 15th century monastery, the construction of which started on 1492, the year America was discovered. Elements of the former monastery are still evident throughout the hotel, providing guests with an unparalleled atmosphere and accommodation experience.

Hostería del Monasterio de San Millan

Hotel in San Millan de la Cogolla

8.5

Very Good

From $124

Former Monastery Hotel

Located right inside the Monastery of Yuso, this historic 4-star hotel offers a truly unique and romantic accommodation experience in the charming town of San Millan de la Cogolla. Guests will have the opportunity to not only stay at the historic monasteries of the town which are considered a World Heritage Site, but also enjoy being surrounded by the serene natural environment only the Spanish countryside can offer.

Jardines de La Santa

Hotel in Totana

8.6

Very Good

From $67

Former Monastery Hotel

Jardines de La Santa is a 4-star hotel which is housed in a former monastery that dates back to the 16th century and offers comfortable accommodation in a relaxing environment.

Monasterio De Piedra

Hotel in Nuevalos

8.7

Very Good

From $131

Former Monastery Hotel

This hotel is an ideal place for history lovers, as it is housed in a 13th century monastery and it has retained many of the original elements, such as the old cloister, the vaulted halls, a monumental staircase in Renaissance style and an ancient library which has been turned into a venue for meetings and dining.

L’Hermitage Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Orient

9.1

Excellent

From $159

Former Monastery Hotel

This cosy hotel is located right outside of the village of Orient and it is housed in a former monastery of the 17th century, providing serene accommodation in a historic environment.

Hotel Resort Cueva del Fraile

Hotel in Cuenca

8.2

Very Good

From $63

Former Monastery Hotel

Surrounded by greenery and lush gardens, this hotel used to be a monastery originally built in the 16th century. Although it has been restored since then in order to become the hotel that it is today, it has managed to maintain some elements and its historic atmosphere, making every guest's stay truly unique.

Hotel Real Monasterio de San Zoilo

Hotel in Carrion de los Condes

8.6

Very Good

From $77

Former Monastery Hotel

Housed in a Cluniac monastery of the 11th century, this hotel has maintained many of the original building's elements, with an inner courtyard and a cloister, while guests can also enjoy piped Georgian music echoing in the hotel's reception area and halls.