Sure, you can expect to see historic buildings in Europe. But why not get the most out of your visit by staying in a converted hotel with a historic past?

In Berlin, the Hotel de Rome is a luxury hotel that’s housed inside the old headquarters of the Dresdner Bank.

The property still maintains parts of its history, like the spa and swimming pool that are located in the old jewelry vault.

The same company also owns the Hotel Amigo in Brussels, which was built on the remains of a prison, and the Augustine Hotel in Prague, which was converted from an old monastery.

In Provence, Le Prince Noir is a lodge that’s carved into the rock face of an ancient fort within a medieval village.

In Edinburgh, The Scotsman made headlines when it opened in the former building of the Scotsman Newspaper, an iconic Victorian-era building.

The gym is located in the old printing press room, and even the china is decorated with crossword puzzles.

And don’t forget about some of Europe’s funkier versions of repurposed hotels—including a Travelodge hotel in England that’s made out of shipping containers, and a hotel in Holland that’s made out of wine barrels.

Talk about reusing and recycling.

Learn more in our Hotels & Accommodations section.

Or get more examples with our Historic Hotels: Unusual Stays with a Unique Post.

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