Motovun which is very close to the most frequented Adriatic tourist centres, the Istrian cities of Porec, Rovinj, Umag, is the favourite excursion destination of tourists from Istrian hotels, but also the centre for congress and cultural tourism. The solitude of the Motovun hill, the peace and quiet, offer ideal conditions for concentrated and undisturbed other types of meetings are favourable for such activities. The Hotel Kastel has many years experience hosting local and international scientific gatherings, seminars, summer schools, workshops, artist colonies and literary manifestations and our long-time guests include members of numerous international universities, academies, scientific institutes, associations and non-government organisations. Motovun is the headquarters of the International research centre for late Antiquity and early Middle ages. Art historians, historians, archaeologists and other scientists, at the beginning of summer, gather together in Motovun for their annual scientific meeting and throughout summer in Istria they carry out research of the cultural and historical heritage. At the beginning of July, Motovun is host to the International summer school for health improvement under the auspice of the World health organisation (WHO) organised by the school of public health Andrija Stampar from Zagreb and annual gatherings of Croatian healthy cities network. Because of its beauty and the preserved nature of its architectural heritage, Motovun decades earlier, attracted architects and other experts who found here, incentive and inspiration to research, protect and save Istrian architectural heritage and for its international gatherings at the Summer School of Architecture. In the year 2003 we hosted gatherings, seminars and the summer school of the Croatian Helsinki Committee (children's school for human rights), dramatic colony of the Croatian centre ITI-UNESCO, Croatian journalists society, International centre for the education of journalists (ICEJ), General representative of the Mazda company for Croatia, The Academy for dramatic arts, University of Zagreb and the World bank.

An air of the past, enjoyment of the untouched nature, peace and quiet, exceptional local cuisine and noble wines, a magical atmosphere and unexpected surprises, this is Istria. Motovun is but a substance of the unique Istrian experience. Hotel Kastel*** is located atop a 277 metre high hill upon which arose the medieval town of. On the highest Motovun square, surrounded by medieval walls and preserved structures of the Venetian era, one comes to the ancient town gates and the structure of the Hotel Kastel, located in a palace from the 17th century, on the right side of the square. Left of the hotel is the parish church of Saint Stephan with its prominent indented bell tower, across from which is the town palace. The hotel structure which is one of the tallest buildings on the town square is an identifiable part of the overall vista of the ancient town. Every stone here tells a story that is at least 700 years old. Hotel Kastel offers accommodation in. (one exclusive suite with a balcony), and separate apartment house. Every window offers a beautiful view of the landscape of central Istria, the valley of the River Mirna or the famed Motovun vineyards. The old stone structure of the Hotel Kastel hides many charming nooks. The delightful hotel cafe is a great place for your morning coffee or an evening rendezvous, while the hall of the hotel gallery, green dinning room and spacious hotel terraces offer the option of holding business meetings, cultural events, congresses, seminars, summer schools, exhibitions and other festive programs. Other than the aesthetic value of the hotel, we must point out the excitement waiting for you in your discovery of the gastronomical wealth of this region. The authentic Istrian cuisine offered in the Hotel Kastel, along with a number of original dishes and truffles from the Motovun forest as the pinnacle of gastronomic offering, combined with top class Istrian wine white malvasia and red teran, guarantees an unforgettable visit to Motovun.. Motovun is an ideal get-away place for a relaxed or active holiday. In it you will discover, rarely found today, peace and quiet and an atmosphere ideal for creative work. Traditional Istrian cuisine are specially emphasised, along with famed Istrian wines, particularly teran and malvasia are a unique quality of this region.

We hope to enrich your stay in the Hotel Kastel by offering numerous recreational activities in Motovun and the surrounding areas: BIKE RIDING through Motovun and surrounding area. GRAPE PICKING in the Motovun vineyards during grape-picking season (middle of September). GATHERING OF TRUFFLES. FISHING on the River Mirna, at the foot of Motovun. HORSE RIDING SCHOOL in natural surroundings. CROSS COUNTRY RIDING in the area surrounding Motovun. CAMPFIRE DINNER in natural surroundings. GAME HUNTING in the Motovun region. PARAGLIDING (flying a motorised glider) tour of the WINE ROADS. TRIPS TO THE SEASIDE. We will happily organise bicycling or walking tours for you, visits to interesting surrounding towns or nearby agro-tourist centres... We also offer organisation of EVENING PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, CONGRESSES, business and other MEETINGS, CULTURAL EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, PROMOTIONSFor information and reservation of these programs contact the reception staff of the Hotel Kastel

Let Motovun be the starting point of your exploration and discovery of Istria, its unforgettable beauty and thousand-year-old heritage. We recommend: a city in the heart of Istria, the seat of the Istrian County, 22 km from Motovun. In his novel Mathias Sandorf, the renowned author. wrote about its most beautiful sights, the thousand year old castle and the Pazin gorge. a small town 16 km from Motovun towards Pazin, is world renowned for its valuable frescos by the master painter Vincent of Kastav in the church Saint Mary on Skriljinah. ISTRIAN THERMAL SPRINGS in the valley of the River Mirna (about 10 km from Motovun) have since Roman times been known as a thermal spa, with springs of warm, medicinal, sulphurous waters rich with minerals. The surrounding area is attractive for walks and recreation and the high cliffs above the spa have been adapted for sports free climbing. about twenty kilometres north-east of Motovun is known as theCity of truffles. about ten kilometres from Buzet, the settlement is located on the site of prehistoric ruins. It has well preserved city walls and gates in which a Roman m is located, along with the oldest cannon in Istria and Venetian cannon from the 15th century. Together with Hum it is an important historical centre for Glagolitic script and between these two localities extends the Glagolitic Avenue consisting of 10 monuments erected between the years 1977 and 1981as a memorial to Glagolitic script. a few kilometres below Roc, is a small medieval town, located on an elongated hillside that dominates its surroundings with its medieval walls, city gates, lodge and parish church. It is also known as the smallest city in the world. about ten km from Motovun, is the centre for astronomers from the nearby observatory, who are world renowned because of the large number of new celestial bodies they have discovered. not far from Visnjan (about 15 km from Motovun) offers a view of the rich and beautiful Istrian underground and invites you to personally experience a speleological adventure. a city on the western coast of Istria, 25 km from Motovun, is the biggest tourist centre on the Adriatic and of its many historical monuments the Eufrasius Basilica is particularly impressive. about 50 km away from Motovun, is a tourist town in between Pore and Pula, with a beautiful 60 metre high bell tower of the church which can be seen from afar. LIMSKI CHANNEL - a protected landscape and underwater reserve (since 1964.), about 55 km away from Motovun. The Limski Channel was formed by the flooding of canyon valley of lime-stone karst. With its narrow 11 kilometre indent into the mainland it makes up one of the most beautiful landscapes in Istria. This is a geomorphologic phenomenon with densely vegetated cliffs which rise up to 150 metres above sea level. 68 km from Motovun, at the very south of the Istrian peninsula, is the largest city in Istria. Its. (amphitheatre) was constructed in Roman times and today is the venue for many top class cultural events and festivals. NATIONAL PARK BRIJUNI. not far from Fazana (about 60 km from Motovun) in the south-west of Istria, is a group of protected islands with beautifully preserved natural and cultural heritage which dates back to the earliest times.

Dinning/meeting rooms. Virtual tour of the hotel. Motovun, a small town in the interior of beautiful Istria, has for centuries attracted people from the whole world with its charm. This stone sage, a town that keeps vigil over the valley of the River Mirna, silently witnessing change and tranquilly calling to some long lost dreams and inviting travellers to discover the history to be found within its old medieval walls. The Hotel ''Kastel***'', owned by the Erik family, is part of the tumultuous history of Istria. Dear traveller, with our offer we will attempt to realise your forgotten dreams. That is why we offer you a hearty welcome to this quiet and peaceful town located in the solitude of a wooded hill. We wish to give you a feel for the past, whilst giving you new memories of a new dreamlike dimension. We hope you will feel relaxed, happy and above all at peace in our hotel. We thank you for entrusting us with your business. Igor Legovi, Hotel Manager and staff of the Hotel ''Kastel'' Motovun

''Starting from autumn 2008., the hotel will have an open/closed swimming pool and a new modern wellnes spa centar build in istrian style. It will definitly be a right place to relax and enjoy the beauty and the silence od hidden Istria. You will be able to find out more about our new offer soon...''

 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Games room
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Pets are accepted
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set