Albergo Il Monastero

Marvelously majestic, impressively imposing, Ischia's Castello Aragonese is as much part of the history of the island as it's thermal waters and the surrounding sea.

It is within the walls of the magnificent 15th century stronghold, in what was once a monastery, that Albergo Il Monastero is located.

Made for monks

Like the former monastery, today's Hotel Il Monastero is a fascinating labyrinth of corridors, passageways and stairs, all of which sooner or later lead to the hotel's pretty internal courtyards, splendid public rooms and sweeping sea view terraces.

Elegant and, at the same time, essential, the hotel's white, vaulted bedrooms combine modern comfort and the simplicity of what were once the monks' cells to perfection

Each room has a window from where a spectacular view of the sea or the village of Ischia Ponte can be seen. Guests staying in the hotel's two superior rooms enjoy the additional pleasure of a small panoramic terrace.

Life on the terrace

Carved out of the massif castle walls, Albergo Il Monastero's panoramic terrace serves both as outdoor breakfast room, where a delicious breakfast including Il Monastero's legendary cakes is served, and as an enchanting venue for a sunset aperitif.

Eating in the kitchen

In the evening, guests dining at the hotel's "Monastery Kitchen" restaurant are taken on an unforgettable culinary journey, experiencing the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean, in the form of age-old island specialties and typical Southern Italian dishes.

Chef Francesco Tramontano's exceptional cuisine is prepared using the area's abundant fish and seafood, the herbs and organic vegetables grown in the hotel's kitchen gardens, and bread baked in the ancient wood burning oven

Meals are accompanied by an excellent selection of wines, produced on the island of Ischia and beyond.