Feel like a royal and spend the night in one of these impressive castles

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Slide 1 of 8: This 18th century rococo castle is perfect for the ultimate royal experience you've always dreamed of. Salzburg's famous palace was used as the main film location in 1965 movie "The Sound of Music", and the palace is majestic and glorious, both inside and out. Each suite is equipped with antique furniture and features stunning views over the idyllic lake and Untersberg Mountain. The massive library is ideal for reading in the evening and in the morning you get to enjoy breakfast like a real royal, served in the impressive ballroom. The gardens around the hotel won't leave you disappointed either. With seven hectares of lakeside gardens, the area is perfect for taking long relaxing strolls. Also the hotel offers three movie-themed suites for die-hard fans of the famous musical!

Schloss Leopoldskron, Austria

This 18th century rococo castle is perfect for the ultimate royal experience you’ve always dreamed of. Salzburg’s famous palace was used as the main film location in 1965 movie “The Sound of Music”, and the palace is majestic and glorious, both inside and out.
Each suite is equipped with antique furniture and features stunning views over the idyllic lake and Untersberg Mountain. The massive library is ideal for reading in the evening and in the morning you get to enjoy breakfast like a real royal, served in the impressive ballroom.
The gardens around the hotel won’t leave you disappointed either. With seven hectares of lakeside gardens, the area is perfect for taking long relaxing strolls. Also the hotel offers three movie-themed suites for die-hard fans of the famous musical!
Slide 3 of 8: This monumental castle located above the valley of the Kwisa River Dam will win over all history buffs. It was designed as a fortress in the 13th century, but today it houses an elegant hotel. From time to time, concerts, dance shows and various performances are also organized here. The site was also used as the set for many films and documentaries. The castle boasts a rich history, so besides royal accommodation, you can book a guided tour of the site and find out more about this historic landmark. Foodies will enjoy the restaurant specializing in Polish cuisine, and the castle's wine cellar.
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Czocha Castle, Poland

This monumental castle located above the valley of the Kwisa River Dam will win over all history buffs. It was designed as a fortress in the 13th century, but today it houses an elegant hotel. From time to time, concerts, dance shows and various performances are also organized here. The site was also used as the set for many films and documentaries.
The castle boasts a rich history, so besides royal accommodation, you can book a guided tour of the site and find out more about this historic landmark. Foodies will enjoy the restaurant specializing in Polish cuisine, and the castle’s wine cellar.
Slide 4 of 8: Ever wondered how it feels to spend the night in a 700-year-old castle tower? Well if you have, satisfy your curiosity at Castelo de Obidos. The luxury hotel is housed within a 12th century medieval castle, in the fortified town of Obidos in western Portugal. The castle is known as one of the seven wonders of Portugal, and the hotel has only 14 rooms, so privacy and a more personal experience is guaranteed. Also, there are three rooms located in the castle's tower, providing a whole different experience. All the rooms are named after Portuguese kings and queens who've stayed in the town. If you love peculiar hotels in historic buildings, this is the ideal place to stay!
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Castelo de Obidos, Portugal

Ever wondered how it feels to spend the night in a 700-year-old castle tower? Well if you have, satisfy your curiosity at Castelo de Obidos. The luxury hotel is housed within a 12th century medieval castle, in the fortified town of Obidos in western Portugal. The castle is known as one of the seven wonders of Portugal, and the hotel has only 14 rooms, so privacy and a more personal experience is guaranteed. Also, there are three rooms located in the castle’s tower, providing a whole different experience. All the rooms are named after Portuguese kings and queens who’ve stayed in the town. If you love peculiar hotels in historic buildings, this is the ideal place to stay!
Slide 5 of 8: Set on 840 acres of estate in Limerick, this Irish castle hotel is stunning and luxurious in every way. The 19the century Victorian mansion got its latest renovation two years ago, making it even more impressive than it was before. The hotel features an 18-hole championship golf course, which hosted the Irish Gold Championship in 2007 and 2008. An architectural masterpiece, consisting of stunning towers, turrets and surrounded by beautiful gardens, it's perfect for the ultimate vacation. Feel like an elegant queen or king waking up in one of these lavish, antique-adorned rooms! Also, the adventurous can rent a bike or a motorcycle and explore Ireland's countryside.

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Adare Manor Hotel, Ireland

Set on 840 acres of estate in Limerick, this Irish castle hotel is stunning and luxurious in every way. The 19the century Victorian mansion got its latest renovation two years ago, making it even more impressive than it was before. The hotel features an 18-hole championship golf course, which hosted the Irish Gold Championship in 2007 and 2008. An architectural masterpiece, consisting of stunning towers, turrets and surrounded by beautiful gardens, it’s perfect for the ultimate vacation. Feel like an elegant queen or king waking up in one of these lavish, antique-adorned rooms! Also, the adventurous can rent a bike or a motorcycle and explore Ireland’s countryside.
Slide 6 of 8: Located on the island of Shapinsay, one of the Orkney Islands, Balfour Castle feels like an enchanted land. This nine-bedroom baronial castle is situated on a 1,000 acre estate is surrounded by fresh air, ocean and green hills speckled with cows. Dating back to 1840s, the rooms are still equipped with their original, antique furniture and silk wallpapers. Victorian brass beds, stunning room views overlooking the sea, and large open fires in the living room areas are just the thing for a magical medieval retreat. Also, the hotel offers various activities like shooting, fishing and birdwatching. Tuck into delicious farm-to-table food made by the 2009 Scottish Chef of the Year, Jean-Baptiste Bady. The Orkney Islands are also home to several premium Scotch brands, so enjoy some fine whisky during your stay!
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Balfour Castle, Scotland

Located on the island of Shapinsay, one of the Orkney Islands, Balfour Castle feels like an enchanted land. This nine-bedroom baronial castle is situated on a 1,000 acre estate is surrounded by fresh air, ocean and green hills speckled with cows. Dating back to 1840s, the rooms are still equipped with their original, antique furniture and silk wallpapers. Victorian brass beds, stunning room views overlooking the sea, and large open fires in the living room areas are just the thing for a magical medieval retreat.
Also, the hotel offers various activities like shooting, fishing and birdwatching. Tuck into delicious farm-to-table food made by the 2009 Scottish Chef of the Year, Jean-Baptiste Bady. The Orkney Islands are also home to several premium Scotch brands, so enjoy some fine whisky during your stay!
Slide 7 of 8: This grand medieval castle is situated in the Prosecco wine region of Altamarca. Located on a hill overlooking the towns of Cison di Valmarino and Valmareno, you'll have to take a funicular railway to reach this unique hotel. The rooms are fitted with a mix of antique furniture and modern features, perfect for providing a closer look at how royals used to live. Each room has a fantastic view of either the hills or the valley. While you wander along the hotel's hallways, you'll be transported back in time, with medieval decor, suits of armor and swords all around. The castle's gardens are perfect for nature activities, like horse riding or just walking. Inside the property there is also a museum, spa center, a pizzeria, several gorgeous bars offering panoramic views, and a souvenir shop. The building was first created as a defensive fortress in the early Roman period, to protect communication lines between northern Italy and countries on the other side of the Alps. Its previous purpose was as a monastery, until it was renovated and turned into a hotel and a museum in 1997.

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CastelBrando, Italy

This grand medieval castle is situated in the Prosecco wine region of Altamarca. Located on a hill overlooking the towns of Cison di Valmarino and Valmareno, you’ll have to take a funicular railway to reach this unique hotel. The rooms are fitted with a mix of antique furniture and modern features, perfect for providing a closer look at how royals used to live. Each room has a fantastic view of either the hills or the valley. While you wander along the hotel’s hallways, you’ll be transported back in time, with medieval decor, suits of armor and swords all around.
The castle’s gardens are perfect for nature activities, like horse riding or just walking. Inside the property there is also a museum, spa center, a pizzeria, several gorgeous bars offering panoramic views, and a souvenir shop.
The building was first created as a defensive fortress in the early Roman period, to protect communication lines between northern Italy and countries on the other side of the Alps. Its previous purpose was as a monastery, until it was renovated and turned into a hotel and a museum in 1997.
Slide 8 of 8: Just two kilometers outside of Siena, situated amid the majestic scenery of Tuscany stands this 14th century castle. The small bed and breakfast offers only a few rooms, giving its guests a fully personalized experience. This jewel in the unspoiled, gorgeous Tuscan countryside, is great choice for both family and romantic vacations. The place is well-preserved, with beautiful antique furniture and original stone walls giving it an additional lovely charm. The family-run atmosphere will make you feel like you're at home, comfortable and stress-free. For some tasty local dishes visit the nearby farmhouse restaurant, owned by the same family.

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Castello delle Quattro Torra, Italy

Just two kilometers outside of Siena, situated amid the majestic scenery of Tuscany stands this 14th century castle. The small bed and breakfast offers only a few rooms, giving its guests a fully personalized experience. This jewel in the unspoiled, gorgeous Tuscan countryside, is great choice for both family and romantic vacations. The place is well-preserved, with beautiful antique furniture and original stone walls giving it an additional lovely charm. The family-run atmosphere will make you feel like you’re at home, comfortable and stress-free. For some tasty local dishes visit the nearby farmhouse restaurant, owned by the same family.
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