Historic Hotels & Resorts in Athens - Sweetwater from AU$101

The historical places in Athens are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. Why not make your visit more savoury and check out some of the top-notch restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Quality Inn is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Other choices to soak up the local history include Days Inn by Wyndham Sweetwater and Quality Inn West.

In Athens, there are 14 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 7 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Favourite places to visit include Regional Park, Veterans Memorial Park and Knox Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Heritage Park and McMinn County Living Heritage Museum.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Athens, giving a real sense of character.

“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 a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Athens, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.