Find Historic Hotels in Gangneung

A trip to the historical sites in Gangneung is likely on top of your sightseeing list. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the festivals and coffeehouses

In Gangneung, you’ll find 214 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Gangneung is notable for landmarks like Gyeongpodae, Gangneung Seongyojang House, and Ojukheon Municipal Museum. Cultural venues include Haslla Art World, ARTE Museum Gangneung, and Jeongdongjin Sculpture Park. Additionally, you’ll find Yongpyong Ski Resort in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as 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 Gangneung, giving a historical feel.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is 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 Gangneung, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.