Historic Hotels & Resorts in Falmouth from AU$155

The historical sites in Falmouth are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. And while you’re here, you can visit the bustling port and scenic seaside. And also relish a stop at the lively bars in this relaxing area.

Based on our travel expertise, Anacapri is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free parking. Pendennis Castle is a short 2-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Headlands - Room Only Accommodation and Rosemullion Hotel.

Falmouth is home to 407 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like Pendennis Castle and Carwinion House and Garden in Falmouth might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth Art Gallery and Tolmen Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Gyllyngvase Beach and Swanpool Beach.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Falmouth, giving a sense of history.

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. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Falmouth, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.