Historic Hotels & Resorts in Birkenhead

A visit to the historical sites in Birkenhead is probably at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. During your stay, why not also explore all there is to see and do including the shopping?

Based on our travel expertise, LUXURY GUEST SUITE is a top guest house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and free WiFi. Karangahape Road is a short 13-minute drive away.

In Birkenhead, you’ll find 11 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Birkenhead Public Library, Birkenhead Artisan Market and Birkhenhead Ferry Terminal. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Auckland Ferry Terminal and Sky Tower.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Birkenhead, 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 architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Birkenhead, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.