Historic Hotels & Resorts in Ajaccio from AU$123

The historical sites in Ajaccio are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you can visit the waterfront and beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, Hôtel Fesch & Spa is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free Wi-Fi. National Museum of the Bonaparte Residence is a short walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Le Dauphin Hotel and Kallisté Hôtel.

Ajaccio is home to 634 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Ajaccio is notable for landmarks like National Museum of the Bonaparte Residence, Ajaccio Citadel and Palais Fesch – Musée des Beaux-Arts. Cultural venues include Musée Fesch, Maison Bonaparte and Salon Napoléonien. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Hotel de Ville and St. Francois Beach.

A historic hotel gives guests an opportunity to stay in a building that has been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Ajaccio usually retain original elements like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

These are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the physical building and architecture. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the place’s cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the usual amenities you’d find in a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Ajaccio, it doesn’t mean you’re picking a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or rundown.