Historic Hotels & Resorts in Old Dubai from AU$155

A visit to the historical sites in Old Dubai is likely number one on your sightseeing itinerary. And while you’re here, you can check out the fascinating museums and scenic riverfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Orient Guest House Dubai is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Dubai Museum is a short walk away.

In Old Dubai, you’ll find 283 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Old Dubai is notable for landmarks like Dubai Museum, Heritage House and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House. Known for its museums, cultural venues include The Dubai Heritage Village, Museum of Illusions and Traditional Architecture Museum. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Old Dubai, giving a historical feel.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Old Dubai, you won’t be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.