Historic Hotels & Resorts in Acapantzingo from NZ$169

Sights with historical relevance in Acapantzingo are likely a big part of your travel plans. While you’re here, why not check out the gardens and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Piccolo Peccato - Adults only is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Cuauhnahuac Regional Museum is a short 3-minute drive away.

In Acapantzingo, there are 10 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Ethnobotanical Garden and Museum of Traditional and Herbal Medicine. You’ll also find Cuernavaca Cathedral and Borda Gardens in the area.

Historic hotels give guests the chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Acapantzingo usually retain authentic elements such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to put more importance on the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay should expect the popular amenities you’d get from a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Acapantzingo doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.