Historic Hotels & Resorts in Aqaba from AU$110

You're likely already making plans to see the historical sites while you're staying in Aqaba. While you're visiting, you may want to admire the popular beaches.

Aqaba is home to 167 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Aqaba is notable for landmarks like Early Islamic Ayla, Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque and Aqaba Fort. Attractions like Aqaba Marine Park and Saraya Aqaba Waterpark are fun for everyone. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Palm Beach and Port of Aqaba.

Guests who choose historic hotels have the chance to stay in a building that has been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Aqaba often preserve authentic characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

These are quite similar. "Historic hotel" is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the physical building and architecture. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes. Every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Guests can expect the amenities you'd find in a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. In Aqaba, booking a historic hotel doesn't mean you're choosing a place that's rundown.