Historic Hotels & Resorts in Sfakia from NZ$81

A visit to the historical sites in Sfakia is probably at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re here, you can visit the waterfront and seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Madares Hotel is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Other choices close to historic sites include Daskalogiannis Hotel and John Akroyiali rooms.

In Sfakia, there are 81 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Sfakia is notable for landmarks like Frangokastello Venetian Fortress, Turkiko Kastro and Castle of Agia Roumeli. Natural beauty is on display at White Mountains Protected Forest, Samaria Gorge - Agia Roumeli Entrance and Samaria Gorge. Additionally, you’ll find Agia Marina Beach in the area.

A historic hotel gives guests an opportunity to stay in a place that’s been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Sfakia typically retain authentic characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in their public spaces or guestrooms.

These are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the physical building and architecture. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the place’s cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors should expect the popular amenities you’d get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, WiFi and more. When you book a historic hotel in Sfakia, it doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s rundown.