Historic Hotels & Resorts in Balham from NZ$134

A visit to the significant historical sites in Balham is probably first on your sightseeing list. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the coffee shops?

Based on our travel expertise, Travelodge London Balham is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features parking. Big Ben is a short 13-minute drive away.

Balham is home to 122 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 2 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Favourite places to visit include Clapham Common, Wandsworth Common and London Sewing Machine Museum. In the area, you’ll also find Buckingham Palace and Big Ben.

Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Balham typically preserve original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture within the guestrooms or public spaces.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the physical building and architecture. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay should expect the popular amenities you’d find in a hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Balham doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.