Historic Hotels of Europe

10/08/2026

The Historic Hotels of Europe Awards are open for voting.

From castle estates to converted monasteries and family-run manor houses, the properties in our collection are shaped by the people who keep them alive. Now it's your turn to tell us which ones stayed with you.

Cast your vote and you'll be entered to win two rooms for two nights, for two people — a stay to share with someone who'd appreciate it.

Vote here: https://www.rfr.bz/fefbe0a59

30/07/2026

We're thrilled to share big news: Historic Hotels of Europe has been named Historic Hospitality Collection of the Year at the International Explorer Awards in Dublin — our third major industry recognition. 🏰✨

From a 13th-century walled village in Tuscany to Vienna's oldest hotel to a fairytale wooden hotel on Norway's Telemark Canal, this collection is proof that a hotel can be more than a place to sleep — it can be a place with a memory.

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We just won Historic Hospitality Collection of the Year in Dublin. Meet the hoteliers and historic properties behind the story.

23/06/2026

From Connemara’s Atlantic light to a medieval Tuscan hamlet, discover five European escapes that have inspired painters, writers and musicians.

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Across these five European escapes, creativity is part of the story. Some inspired celebrated works; others became places where artists gathered, painted, composed or wrote.

19/06/2026

A castle rising above a river that most travellers drive straight past. A lakeside retreat in a forest corner of Sweden with its own sauna jetty.

Europe's lesser-known historic hotels have stories that the obvious choices simply cannot match. They are quieter, more surprising, and entirely worth the detour.

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For travellers looking beyond the obvious, these hidden historic escapes invite you to slow down, look closer and discover a more personal side of Europe.

09/06/2026

Ever dreamt of living like royalty? 👑 Europe's magnificent castles are no longer just for fairytales! Imagine stepping into centuries of history, where ancient walls whisper tales of old, yet modern luxury awaits. From Tuscan strongholds to Welsh outposts and Bavarian fortresses, these extraordinary historic hotels offer opulent suites, fine dining, and breathtaking views. ✨ Your regal escape is closer than you think! 🏰

Uncover the magic and book your majestic castle stay today! Read on to explore these incredible European castles. 🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/f088596

Castle walls hold centuries of stories — of battles, dynasties, decline and rebirth. Today, many have been reimagined as extraordinary hotels. Here are 10 European castles you can check into.

27/05/2026

Looking for a European escape with history, atmosphere and fewer crowds?
Our latest article explores lesser-known historic hotel stays in some of Europe’s most rewarding destinations.
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Some of Europe’s most memorable stays are not the ones that shout the loudest. They are found down quiet lanes, beside forest lakes, in old harbour districts,

24/05/2026

From Bowie in the Swiss Alps to Bond on the Portuguese Riviera, some historic hotels have guestbooks as glamorous as their interiors.
Our latest article explores the famous European hotels loved by writers, rock stars, film icons and world leaders – from Santorini sunsets to Burren landscapes said to have inspired Tolkien.
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Explore famous hotels loved by writers, rock stars, film icons and world leaders – from Santorini sunsets to Burren landscapes said to have inspired Tolkien.

14/04/2026

Spring, slowly returning 🌿 Across Europe’s historic hotels, gardens and landscapes come back into focus – from cultivated terraces to open, wild grounds.
Step outside and take it in…

Spring, slowly returning. European gardens and landscapes come back into focus – from cultivated terraces to open, wild grounds.