How to Stay in a Monastery in Europe

When traveling to Europe, consider staying in a monastery. Monasteries offer low prices, safety and serenity. However, they do not offer amenities such as swimming pools, free toiletries or bellhops. Many rooms don't even have televisions. You will feel secure while staying in an unfamiliar country though, and these places offer hot meals and warm smiles.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Stay at Buckfast Abbey in England. It is located near Devon, England. This monastery has guest houses which date back to the 11th century. The Buckfast Abbey offers home-cooked meals, peace, quiet and the chance to worship with the monks.

2. Stay at the Imperial Abbey at Farfa, Italy. It was one of the most powerful abbeys of its time, and is one of the most beautiful buildings from the Middle Ages. Spend the night in one of its 40 different guest rooms which feature a bed, a desk, armchair and a closet. There are no televisions and phones.

3. Sleep at Speco di Narni in Italy for only a donation. Each simple rooms contains only a table, bed and chair. The monastery is in the middle of the Umbrian forest. There are no meals offered, but you'll find access to a kitchen where you can cook your own meals.

4. Visit the Casa di Santa Brigida in Italy for $35 a night, single occupancy. The rooms have private bathrooms and balconies, and three meals are included in the price.

5. Sleep at Provence in Nice, France not far from the center of town. It costs only about $30 per day and sits in the middle of a beautiful garden.

6. Stay in the beautiful Spanish mountains for about $30 a day at Navara. It was built in the 12th century. It offers peaceful serenity and three meals a day.

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