Good morning all.
A friend stayed in a monastery /convent in Venice a few years ago and liked it.
I wonder if any of you have recent experience with a stay in this type of accommodation ?
Looking specifically at Rome and Florence.
Please share your thoughts about them and whether you’d recommend a stay in one.
If so, which ones?
They do get decent reviews and the prices can’t be beat!
I’m not a traveler that needs much more than a clean safe place to stay for a couple of nights, so was just thinking about it for a future trip.
Thanks!
Posted by
571 posts
I have stayed at several over the years and have never been disappointed. Always clean and quiet with a fair price. Truly a unique experience. Be sure you are clear on house rules. A little Italian is always helpful but there always seems to be an English speaker.
Brad
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
12193 posts
I'm sure you'll get some responses, but in the meantime, here are a few threads that you can look through and get some information about monasteries and convent stays in Italy.
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/convents-in-rome-8f161e73-2a79-4232-ba68-d27892e7bdee
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/santa-elisabetta-convent-in-rome
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/lodging-costs-in-italy
Posted by
Charleston & Birmingham
5292 posts
Years ago, We stayed at il Rosario near the Colosseum. Based on that experience, I would totally stay at a convent again. However, we are not night owls and some of these places have a curfew.
Posted by
Vancouver
70 posts
Years ago, we stayed at Hotel Alma Domus in Siena as a base and visited Florence as a day trip. Safe, clean, pleasant and central. It seems to still be available on Booking.com, although there look to be upgraded rooms and prices compared to our spartan stay.