Historic Hotels & Resorts in Fribourg from NZ$181

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance during your holiday in Fribourg. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel De La Rose is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features on-site parking and free WiFi. Bern Bridge is a short 9-minute walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Mercure Fribourg Centre Remparts and Le Sauvage.

Fribourg is home to 16 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Fribourg is notable for landmarks like Bern Bridge. Cultural venues include Musée Suisse de la Marionnette, Museum of Natural History and Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are St. Nicolas Cathedral and Fribourg Centre.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Fribourg, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common 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 actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

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