What can a history enthusiast expect from a trip to London?

The rich history of London is well known so consider a visit to the monuments, especially if you want to learn about the local history. And while you're here, you can check out the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums. You can also take time at the major shopping area in this vibrant area.

What's the best hotel in London to absorb the local history?

Based on our travel expertise, Blandford Hotel is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers laundry facilities and free WiFi. Baker Street is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Hampton Court Hotel and The Lion Gate Mews .

How many historically relevant hotels will I find in London?

London has 18942 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 10485 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

What are the top historical sites and other places in London?

London is notable for its monuments and landmarks like Charing Cross, Churchill War Rooms and Covent Garden Market. Known for its theatres and museums, cultural venues include National Gallery, Piccadilly Theatre and Lyceum Theatre. Other popular sights include Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

These are quite similar. "Historic hotel" is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the building and architecture itself. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

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Frequently asked questions

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a place officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in London often preserve original elements like traditional architecture and period features in guestrooms or communal spaces.

Yes. Every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Guests should expect the popular amenities you’d get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. In London, booking a historic hotel doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s rundown.

Recent Reviews in London

NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Hotel was beautiful, room was huge with the comfiest beds, breakfast was spot on (best hotel breakfast ive ever had), pool area was lovely and a nice way to start the day. Staff friendly and helpful. Everywhere has such cool artwork and very different. Overall 10/10 experience

A verified traveller stayed at NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels

Posted 23 hours ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

What a fantastic hotel! The location was perfect, not too far from the centre of London you couldn’t walk, a short walk from Hyde park and close to Notting Hill. The hotel is lovely, but the highlight for me were the staff, who couldn’t do enough for you. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly and welcoming and the hotel itself was clean and beautifully decorated. Good measures in place for social distancing and overall I would highly recommend staying here.

A verified traveller stayed at Caesar Hotel

Posted 1 day ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

The refurbishment of the hotel is excellent and in good taste and in keeping with the age of the hotel. The location is ideal for being in central London. The room we stayed in was spacious and modern. The staff were lovely. We will definitely stay here again.

A verified traveller stayed at The Strand Palace Hotel

Posted 1 day ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

Good location and friendly staff, helpful following late arrival.

A verified traveller stayed at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

Posted 2 days ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

I would definitely use The Tower Hotel again, they were able to give us our room at 11.00 in the morning (all we had asked was could they look after our luggage) so a huge bonus to get our room. We had wonderful views including the bridge. Breakfast was of a high standard with the amount of people staying there. The Hotel were also very kind to look after our luggage on the day we left. One very happy traveller.

A verified traveller stayed at The Tower Hotel

Posted 2 days ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

You are made to feel special the minute you arrive, staff are extremely helpful and seem to have rhought of wverything their guests might require. The views from the restaurants and rooms are the best in London. Restaurants are attentive and not overbearing, you are attended to without really noticing the staff.

A verified traveller stayed at Shangri-La The Shard, London

Posted 3 days ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

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A verified traveller stayed at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Posted 3 days ago

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5 / 5 Excellent

Great stay for a week with the kids. Nice and easy walk to all museums. Lovely garden area with cover to keep them happy on the day it chucked down with rain Bar staff were a bit overwhelmed which meant took ages to get to our order. Other than this it was a clean and friendly environment for myself and two young children. Would stay again

A verified traveller stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington

Posted 5 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Beautiful inside the hotel, felt luxurious.

A verified traveller stayed at Park Plaza London Riverbank

Posted 6 days ago

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The Savoy

Strand, London, England

Endorsed by 23 travellers

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144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond, England

Endorsed by 6 travellers

Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill

142 Minories, Matheson House, London, England

Endorsed by 4 travellers

Novotel London Greenwich

173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, England

Endorsed by 4 travellers

The Landmark London

222 Marylebone Road, London, England

Endorsed by 7 travellers

Rosewood London

252 High Holborn, London, England

Endorsed by 6 travellers

The Langham, London

1C Portland Place, Regent Street, London, England

Endorsed by 8 travellers

The Stafford London

16-18 St James's Place, London, England

Endorsed by 4 travellers

NH London Kensington

202-220 Cromwell Road, London, England

Endorsed by 2 travellers

Dover Castle Hostel

6a Great Dover Street, London, England

Endorsed by 2 travellers

Historic Hotels & Resorts in London from NZ$142

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Travelers loved these Historic Hotels

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