Historic Hotels & Resorts in Anuradhapura from AU$30

The historical places in Anuradhapura are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. You can also enjoy the many sights including the temples and monuments.

Based on our travel expertise, The Lake Forest Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Isurumuniya Vihara is a short 5-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa and Heritage Hotel.

Anuradhapura is home to 137 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Anuradhapura is notable for landmarks like Ruwanwelisaya, Isurumuniya Vihara and Jetavanaramaya. Cultural venues include Anuradhapura Folk Museum and Abhayagiri Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sri Maha Bodhi and Nuwara Wewa.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Anuradhapura, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Anuradhapura, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.