Staying at Deir Mar Antonios Qozhaya, a monastery in the Qadisha Valley, is one of the most authentic experiences you can have in the region. You don’t stay in the actual monastery itself, but in a guest house next to the main building. The accommodation is simple but comfortable – en suite bathrooms and air conditioning all come as standard, but there are no mod cons like hair dryers, toiletries, or Wifi. The point of staying here for a night or two is to be in the heart of the relaxing, calm atmosphere and understand what it’s like for the monks who have resided in the monasteries for centuries.
Deir Mar Elisha, Kadisha Valley, Lebanon
