Historic Hotels & Resorts in Hoorn from NZ$184

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance during your holiday in Hoorn. During your stay, you can visit the waterfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Heavens Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. A couple of other options near historic sites include Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel and De Magneet.

In Hoorn, you’ll find 19 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Markermeer, Rode Steen and Westfries Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Schouten Handwerken and Museum Hoorn-Medemblik.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Hoorn, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Hoorn, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.