Find Historic Hotels in La Serena

Significant historical sites in La Serena are likely a big part of your travel plans. Also explore the many sights to visit such as sightseeing tours and spas

In La Serena, you’ll find 282 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

La Serena is notable for landmarks like La Serena Lighthouse, Casa Pinera, and Giliberto House. Cultural venues include Casa Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Historical Museum, President Gabriel González Videla Regional History Museum, and Mineralogical Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Kokoro No Niwa Japanese Garden and Mall Plaza La Serena.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in La Serena, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in La Serena, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.