Find Historic Hotels in Umea

Sights with historical relevance in Umea are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. Also explore all there is to see and do including the festivals and sporting events

In Umea, you’ll find 29 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Umea People’s House, Utopia, and Väven Cultural Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Guitars – the Museum and Umea City Church.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Umea, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotel interiors feature the 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 amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Umea, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.