Historic Hotels & Resorts in Izmir City Centre from NZ$63

The historical places in Izmir City Centre are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and scenic seaside. You can also relish a trip to the cafes during your stay.

Based on our travel expertise, Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 3 restaurants and free WiFi. Kemeraltı Bazaar is a short walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Marina Hotel and Mövenpick Hotel Izmir.

In Izmir City Centre, you’ll find 264 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Izmir City Centre is notable for landmarks like Smyrna, Kemeraltı Bazaar and Kemeralti Market. Cultural venues include Izmir Museum of History and Art, Ismet Inonu Art Center and Izmir State Opera and Ballet. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Kulturpark and Izmir International Fair.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a place that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Izmir City Centre, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Izmir City Centre, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.