🛏️ Cities Where You Can Sleep in a Monastery

Assisi, Italy
St. Anthony’s Guest House – Run by Franciscan sisters, this convent overlooks the Umbrian valley and offers simple rooms, gardens, and proximity to St. Francis’ legacy.

Montserrat, Spain
Monasterio de Montserrat – Perched in the Catalan mountains, this Benedictine monastery offers pilgrim quarters, daily chants, and hiking trails through sacred peaks.

Vienna, Austria
Benediktushaus Guesthouse – A peaceful stay behind St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with minimalist rooms and a quiet rhythm in the heart of the city.

Cannes (Saint-Honorat Island), France
Abbaye de Lérins – Accessible only by boat, this island monastery offers spiritual retreats, vineyard walks, and monk-made wine.

Florence, Italy
Casa per Ferie Suore Oblate dell'Assunzione – A convent guesthouse near Borgo Pinti with frescoed ceilings and a serene courtyard.

Segovia, Spain
Monasterio Santa María del Parral – Gothic-Renaissance architecture, tranquil gardens, and a glimpse into monastic life in a historic Spanish town.

Roscrea, Ireland
Mount St. Joseph Abbey – Set among Celtic ruins and waterfalls, this abbey offers a dairy farm, stained-glass windows, and a deeply reflective atmosphere

Ghent, Belgium
Het Rustpunt – A former Carmelite monastery with walled gardens, an ancient library, and optional participation in prayer sessions.