Airbnb is listing castles where you can sleep like royalty for less than the cost of a cheap hotel — see inside

Brady MacDonaldNov 2, 2022, 00:56 IST

Chateau RaulyAirbnb/Chateau Rauly

Budget travelers can get a room with a private bath in a French castle for $49.
Well-heeled travelers can drop $5,795 on a 17th Century Scottish castle.

Airbnb has just launched a new castle category with nightly stays ranging from $49 to $19,000 in UK palaces and French chateaus boasting royal lineages.

Chateau RaulyAirbnb/Chateau Rauly

The average nightly price for an Airbnb castle: $367. Turns out there's a castle for every traveler's budget – with plenty of Airbnb listings under $100 per night and even more over $1,000 for the evening.

Scone PalaceAirbnb/Scone Palace

The average nightly price for an Airbnb castle: $367. Turns out there's a castle for every traveler's budget – with plenty of Airbnb listings under $100 per night and even more over $1,000 for the evening.

Well-heeled travelers can drop $5,795 a night on the 17th century Innes House in Scotland, $6,340 for a 20-bedroom Tuscany castle in Italy, or $5,012 for Chateau de Reignac in France with a Gustave Eiffel greenhouse.

Chateau de ReignacAirbnb/Chateau de Reignac

Well-heeled travelers can drop $5,795 a night on the 17th century Innes House in Scotland, $6,340 for a 20-bedroom Tuscany castle in Italy, or $5,012 for Chateau de Reignac in France with a Gustave Eiffel greenhouse.

The Highlands Castle overlooking Lake George in New York will set you back $8,295 per night.

Highlands CastleAirbnb/Highlands Castle

Airbnb castle stays can cost as little as $50 a night in Italy and $55 in Germany – less than you would pay for a cheap hotel. A room with a private bath will run you $49 at La Torche Castle in France.

La Torche CastleAirbnb/La Torche Castle

Airbnb castle stays can cost as little as $50 a night in Italy and $55 in Germany – less than you would pay for a cheap hotel. A room with a private bath will run you $49 at La Torche Castle in France.

The 18th Century Bavarian castle featured in the Netflix series "The Empress" starts at $189 per night for a sumptuous suite.

Weissenstein Palace as seen on "The Empress" on Netflix.Airbnb/Netflix

Airbnb castles can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Brazil, Peru, Greece, Poland, Australia, India, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, Mexico, and the US.

Kilmartin CastleAirbnb/Kilmartin Castle

The $310 per night baronial-style Dollarbeg Castle in Scotland has turrets and a tower.

Dollarbeg CastleAirbnb/Dollarbeg Castle

The three themed bedrooms have four-poster beds and luxury bedding.

Dollarbeg CastleAirbnb/Dollarbeg Castle

The private rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Dollarbeg CastleAirbnb/Dollarbeg Castle

Guests staying in the cozy $151 per night apartment at Lomond Castle in Scotland can walk the communal grounds and stroll along the shore.

Lomond CastleAirbnb/Lomond Castle

The skirl of the bagpipes can be heard during wedding receptions at the local restaurant within walking distance of Lomond Castle.

Lomond CastleAirbnb/Lomond Castle

The 17th Century Old Presbytery surrounded by vineyards is a 30 minute drive from Bordeaux, France.

Old PresbyteryAirbnb/Old Presbytery

The centerpiece of the $752 per night twin tower Old Presbytery is a 50-foot-long pool.

Old PresbyteryAirbnb/Old Presbytery

The 4,000 square-foot castle has a large kitchen with a big fireplace and 13-foot ceilings.

Old PresbyteryAirbnb/Old Presbytery

Guests stay in en-suite bedrooms in the Balvaird Wing of the $446 per night Scone Palace.

Scone PalaceAirbnb/Scone Palace

The Scottish palace has a colorful 1,500-year history serving as a seat of parliament and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce.

Scone PalaceAirbnb/Scone Palace

The Scottish palace has a colorful 1,500-year history serving as a seat of parliament and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce.

The 1870 Glenternie House offers sweeping views of Scotland's Southern Uplands countryside.

Glenternie HouseAirbnb/Glenternie House

Meals at the comfy country house bed and breakfast are served in an elegant and luxurious dining room. Private rooms run $70 a night.

Glenternie HouseAirbnb/Glenternie House

Guests stay in the $120-a-night Bergerac Suite at the 19th Century Chateau Rauly in France.

Chateau RaulyAirbnb/Chateau Rauly

The quiet setting of the 12-acre grounds at Chateau Rauly is ideal for an afternoon stroll.

Chateau RaulyAirbnb/Chateau Rauly

The wild swimming pond at Kilmartin Castle is perfect for a morning dip.

Kilmartin CastleAirbnb/Kilmartin Castle

The Kilmartin Castle private chef is happy to cook dinner if you fancy the night off.

Kilmartin CastleAirbnb/Kilmartin Castle

The $1,544 per night 16th Century Scottish castle in the UK retains its genuine character after a 2019 restoration.

Kilmartin CastleAirbnb/Kilmartin Castle

Prices for Airbnb castles vary depending on dates, length of stay, and additional fees.

Old PresbyteryAirbnb/Old Presbytery

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Airbnb is listing castles where you can sleep like royalty for less than the cost of a cheap hotel &mdash; see inside

Airbnb has just launched a new castle category with nightly stays ranging from $49 to $19,000 in UK palaces and French chateaus boasting royal lineages.

The average nightly price for an Airbnb castle: $367. Turns out there's a castle for every traveler's budget – with plenty of Airbnb listings under $100 per night and even more over $1,000 for the evening.

Well-heeled travelers can drop $5,795 a night on the 17th century Innes House in Scotland, $6,340 for a 20-bedroom Tuscany castle in Italy, or $5,012 for Chateau de Reignac in France with a Gustave Eiffel greenhouse.

The Highlands Castle overlooking Lake George in New York will set you back $8,295 per night.

Airbnb castle stays can cost as little as $50 a night in Italy and $55 in Germany – less than you would pay for a cheap hotel. A room with a private bath will run you $49 at La Torche Castle in France.

The 18th Century Bavarian castle featured in the Netflix series "The Empress" starts at $189 per night for a sumptuous suite.

Airbnb castles can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Brazil, Peru, Greece, Poland, Australia, India, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, Mexico, and the US.

The $310 per night baronial-style Dollarbeg Castle in Scotland has turrets and a tower.

The three themed bedrooms have four-poster beds and luxury bedding.

The private rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Guests staying in the cozy $151 per night apartment at Lomond Castle in Scotland can walk the communal grounds and stroll along the shore.

The skirl of the bagpipes can be heard during wedding receptions at the local restaurant within walking distance of Lomond Castle.

The 17th Century Old Presbytery surrounded by vineyards is a 30 minute drive from Bordeaux, France.

The centerpiece of the $752 per night twin tower Old Presbytery is a 50-foot-long pool.

The 4,000 square-foot castle has a large kitchen with a big fireplace and 13-foot ceilings.

Guests stay in en-suite bedrooms in the Balvaird Wing of the $446 per night Scone Palace.

The Scottish palace has a colorful 1,500-year history serving as a seat of parliament and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce.

The 1870 Glenternie House offers sweeping views of Scotland's Southern Uplands countryside.

Meals at the comfy country house bed and breakfast are served in an elegant and luxurious dining room. Private rooms run $70 a night.

Guests stay in the $120-a-night Bergerac Suite at the 19th Century Chateau Rauly in France.

The quiet setting of the 12-acre grounds at Chateau Rauly is ideal for an afternoon stroll.

The wild swimming pond at Kilmartin Castle is perfect for a morning dip.

The Kilmartin Castle private chef is happy to cook dinner if you fancy the night off.

The $1,544 per night 16th Century Scottish castle in the UK retains its genuine character after a 2019 restoration.

Prices for Airbnb castles vary depending on dates, length of stay, and additional fees.

Airbnb is listing castles where you can sleep like royalty for less than the cost of a cheap hotel — see inside