Historic Hotels & Resorts in Edirne from NZ$89

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance while on holiday in Edirne. Also explore the many sights to visit such as monuments and riverfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Trakya City Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Rustem Pasha Palace is a short walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Rüstempaşa Kervansaray Hotel Edirne and Tashan Hotel Edirne.

In Edirne, you’ll find 77 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Edirne is notable for landmarks like Rustem Pasha Palace, Kaleiçi and Meriç Köprüsü. Cultural venues include Selimiye Foundation Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art and Beyezid II Kulliyesi Health Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Selimiye Mosque and Bulgarian Church of Sveti Georgi.

Guests who book a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Edirne, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Edirne, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.