Historic Hotels & Resorts in Port Adelaide from NZ$87

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites while on holiday in Port Adelaide. You can also discover all there is to see and do including the waterfront and shopping.

Based on our travel expertise, Port Adelaide Backpackers is a top property for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and a library. Adelaide Botanic Gardens is a short 17-minute drive away.

In Port Adelaide, you’ll find 9 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Fishermen’s Wharf Market, Jackalope Studio Gallery and Carpe Diem the Art of Living. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are South Australian Maritime Museum and National Railway Museum.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Port Adelaide, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

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