Find Historic Hotels in Katoomba

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites during your trip to Katoomba. And while you’re here, you can visit the array of shops and majestic mountain landscape. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, The Carrington Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features 2 restaurants. Everglades Historic House & Gardens is a short 6-minute drive away.

In Katoomba, there are 241 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 2 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Favorite places to visit include Katoomba Scenic World, Three Sisters, and Echo Point Lookout. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Blue Mountains National Park and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a place recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Katoomba typically retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture within the guestrooms or public spaces.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to put more importance on the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Katoomba, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.