Find Historic Hotels in Sitka, AK

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance while you’re staying in Sitka. During your stay, you can visit the waterfront.

Sitka is home to 94 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Sitka is notable for landmarks like Sitka Pioneer Home, Baranof Castle State Historical Site, and Russian-American Building #29. Cultural venues include Sheldon Jackson Museum, Sitka Historical Society and Museum, and Russian Bishop’s House. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Sitka Sound Science Center and Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi Tribal Community House.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized 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 preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Sitka, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Sitka, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.