These are some of the oldest hotels in the world

Although it is true that many of the oldest hotels in the world are in Europe, the Guinness Book of World Records reminds us that the oldest is not, but rather in Japan; about him Nishiyama Onsen KeunkanWhich we already told you about in Viajestic and Hoshi Ryokan; Both have been in operation since the 8th century…

And the oldest hotel in Spain? Do you know what it is and where it is located? about him The Catholic Kings descendedToday’s Parador Nacional is located in Plaza del Obradoero, next to the majestic Santiago Cathedral; It was born as a royal hospital to receive pilgrims arriving via the Camino de Santiago, and is hence popularly known as a hostel. It has been in operation since 1499.

Although the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos may seem old enough to us, the truth is that without leaving Europe, we find some of the oldest hotels:

he Hotel zum rotten barenIn Freiburg, for example, it has been operating since 1120 Old Belle In Hurley (United Kingdom) since 1135, Old Bell Hotel In Malmesbury (United Kingdom) since 1220 AD Hotel maidalso in the United Kingdom since 1287.

There are more such Orso Grigio In Italy, which has been open since 1467, or the famous Interlaken Hotel in Switzerland, which has been opened since 1323; the question is Would you like to stay in one of the oldest hotels in the world?

In our opinion, the answer is clear: Yes Yes You want Why? Firstly, because these hotels are not only of history, but also of charm and luxury, we have to pay tribute to our own history, and these century-old establishments are cared for in great detail; Moreover, staying in these places allows us to explore spaces previously occupied by people we like: for example, Felix Mendelssohn or Lord Byron and other famous people stayed at the Hotel Interlaken in Switzerland; Mary of Scotland was imprisoned by Elizabeth I at the Old Hall Hotel and famous people such as Greta Garbo, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Winston Churchill himself have stayed at The Old Bell.