Find Historic Hotels in Centro Historico

The historical places in Centro Historico are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. You can also discover all there is to see and do including the museums and theaters

In Centro Historico, you’ll find 65 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Centro Historico is notable for landmarks like Porto Alegre Public Market, Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center, and Palace of the Azoreans. Cultural venues include Sao Pedro Theater, Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul Ado Malagoli, and Memorial of the Judiciary. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Post and Telegraph Offices and Rua da Praia.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Centro Historico, giving a historical feel.

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

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Centro Historico, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.