Albergo Il Monastero
- 3 stars
- Castello Aragonese - Ischia
- 4.7401
Nights to remember, inside Ischia's Aragon Castle!
- Sleep in a monk's cell, inside Ischia's Aragon Castle
- The delicious Southern Italian and island cuisine
- The view of the sea and Ischia Ponte from the terrace
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- Castello Aragonese - Ischia
Marvelously majestic, impressively imposing, Ischia's Castello Aragonese is as much part of the history of the island as its 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 which 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 an 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.
Also within the Castle, loStudio is a space somewhere between a gallery and a shop, offering a carefully curated selection of jewellery, ceramics, textiles and craft objects, some created exclusively for Il Monastero.
P. Iva 07266570634
CIN: IT063037A1MXFLYUM6
Facilities
Restaurants
Restaurant La Cucina del Monastero
Bistrot La Caffetteria del Monastero
Accommodation
Sea views
Superior rooms with terrace
On request
Transfers to/from Ischia
Taxi boat to the island's principal bathing establishments
Tickets to the thermal stations Il Negombo, Il Castiglione and Aphrodite
Tour around the island
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Guided tours of Capri, Amalfi, Pompeii, Positano, Naples
Contemporary art exhibitions
Bike, car and scooter rental
Laundry
Plane, train and boat tickets
Special rates at car park (500m from hotel)
Guest reviews
For an experience to remember book (far in advance!) a table at this gem.
A haven of peace after Neapolitan fever
Absolutely lovely
A mixed experience - fitness required!
Map
Ischia, Castello Aragonese. Here, within the walls of the island's imposing Aragon castle, lies the former Monastery of S. Maria della Consolazione, which today houses Albergo Il Monastero. A hotel in which to experience not only Ischia's thermal water and the sea, but also the history of the island.
From the terraces, the view extends from the village of Ischia Ponte to the foot of the castle, and the port of Ischia, from where to board boats to the nearby island of Procida, Naples, Pozzuoli, and during the summer, Sorrento, Capri, and the towns of the Amalfi Coast.
Ferries to Ischia (updated 2026 prices and schedules)
Top Experiences on Ischia
A dip in the hot springs
Sample local specialities
Take a boat trip around the island