Find Historic Hotels in Leeuwarden

The historical places in Leeuwarden are likely a big part of your travel plans. While you are here in this walkable area, why not also enjoy all of the sights in the area?

In Leeuwarden, you’ll find 26 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Leeuwarden is notable for landmarks like Friesland Provincial House, Oldehove, and Cambuur Stadium. Cultural venues include Fries Museum, Het Princessehof, and Princessehof Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Boomsma Beerenburg Distillery and Aqua Zoo Friesland.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay in a place that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Leeuwarden, 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 architecture and actual building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the usual amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Leeuwarden, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.