Historic Hotels & Resorts in Sakai from NZ$88

The historical sites in Sakai are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the parks and cocktail bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Sunplaza Sakai is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and parking. Osaka Castle is a short 14-minute drive away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Hotel Sunplaza Annex and Tsubaki House.

In Sakai, there are 71 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Sakai is notable for landmarks like Emperor Nintoku’s Tomb, Old Sakai Lighthouse and Ebara-ji Temple. Cultural venues include Bicycle Museum, Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko and Sakai Traditional Industrial Hall. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Kyocera Dome Osaka and Universal Studios Japan.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Sakai, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used 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 a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and 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 treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Sakai, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.