Find Historic Hotels in Boavista

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your trip to Boavista. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also take some time enjoying the riverfront in this walkable area.

In Boavista, you’ll find 319 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Boavista Square, Casa da Música, and Bom Sucesso Market. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Cidade do Porto Shopping Centre and Rua de Miguel Bombarda.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Boavista, giving a sense of history.

“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 building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Boavista, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.