Sleeping like Royalty: The Best Castle Hotels in the World
| July 14, 2017
Parador de Sigüenza – Guadalajara, Spain
Although Spain may not be the first place you think of when discussing ancient castles, the walls of Parador de Siguenza date back nearly 2,000 years. The Visigoths and Moors both inhabited the area and set up camp around the castle between the 5th and 8th centuries, and it was acquired much later by the French as a prize in the War of Spanish Independence of 1808. The building quickly became vandalized and abandoned at the end of the 19th century.
Efforts to revitalize the castle began in the 1960s, and today it welcomes guests with comfortable accommodations, a well-reviewed restaurant, and history galore. Rooms start from $112.
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