Historic Hotels & Resorts in Jeddah

Significant historical sites in Jeddah are likely a big part of your travel plans. While you’re here, you can visit the shops and seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 3 restaurants and free WiFi. Baab Makkah is a short 7-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Crowne Plaza Jeddah, an IHG Hotel and Taj Jeddah Hotel Apartment.

In Jeddah, you’ll find 630 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Jeddah is notable for landmarks like Baab Makkah, Nasseef House and Qishla of Jeddah. Cultural venues include Shallaby Museum of Traditional Handicrafts & Hejazi Heritage and Saudi Center for Fine Art. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Jeddah Islamic Seaport and Alandalus Mall.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Jeddah, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Jeddah, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.