Historic Hotels & Resorts in Chinatown from AU$133

A trip to the chinatown in Chinatown is a draw to those who want to learn about local history. While you’re here, you might want to visit the major shopping area and bustling port. You can also discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, Sydney Central Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free Internet. Queen Victoria Building is a short 15-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Great Southern Hotel Sydney and Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel.

In Chinatown, you’ll find 109 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Chinatown Night Market, Paddy’s Market and Market City. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Chinatown, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building 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 have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Chinatown, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.