Historic Hotels & Resorts in Crato from NZ$226

The historical sites in Crato are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Pousada Mosteiro do Crato is a top 5-star pousada for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking.

In Crato, there are 9 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Flor da Rosa Convent and Praca do Municipio. You’ll also find Coudelaria De Alter and Catedral de Elvas in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two 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 turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Period features or traditional architecture are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Crato, giving a sense of history.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Crato, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.