We've stayed in luxurious historical convents and monasteries on previous trips to Europe and South America, but we've never tried a working convent. We decided to use Monastery Stays, a site which offers dozens of options throughout Italy, for our budget visit of two nights in Rome. We weren't disappointed and you won't be either when you see how affordable pricey Rome can be when you go off the beaten path to a convent. The cost was only 100 Euros a night for two people and