Hamlet's century-old castle to be open to guests for the 1st time in 100 years

If you're a fan of Shakespeare and won't mind spending the night in a place that hasn't been slept in for over 100 years, then gather here.

Denmark’s Kronborg Castle at Helsingø is opening up for one night to mark the 400th anniversary of Williams Shakespeare’s reign as the world’s most celebrated bard.

The castle, which Shakespeare renamed Elsinore for the play, was the home of the tragic Prince Hamlet, but understandably, nobody has spent the night there for over a century.

But that's about to change as the doors to the King’s Tower will be flung open to a lucky guest or two come April 23rd, and will be listed on Airbnb.

Things to expect at Casa Hamlet -  a canopy bed, embroidered throw pillows, an antique portable toilet fit for a queen, and a skull!

According to Travel + Leisure, the listing comes with an invitation to join a banquet along with 300 other guests for a feast of Shakespearean proportions.

Also expected at the banquet will be famous Danish actors, writers, and singers, and members of the Royal Danish Ballet who will entertain the crowd.

Guests will be chosen based on a brief essay explaining why you would like to spend the night listening for the ghost of Hamlet’s father walking the castle’s ramparts, and essays must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on April 13.

In addition to all this, bonus points will be given if the essay touches on topics like justice and revenge and, of course, if it’s written in iambic pentameter.

So, any takers?