Historic Hotels & Resorts in Athens from AU$173

A visit to the sights with historical relevance in Athens is probably number one on your travel itinerary. While you're here, you might want to visit the university campus and major shopping area. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Walk to Everything from the 5 Points Carriage House! is a top guest house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features on-site laundry facilities and in-room kitchens. Sanford Stadium is a short 3-minute drive away.

Athens has 472 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 2 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Athens is notable for landmarks like The Georgia Theatre, Sanford Stadium and Ware-Lyndon House. Cultural venues include Classic Center, 40 Watt Club and Taylor-Grady House. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Stegeman Coliseum and State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

Guests who choose historic hotels have the chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs or skyscrapers — as long as it's of special interest. These types of hotels in Athens usually retain original elements like traditional architecture and period features in guestrooms or communal spaces.

The two are similar. "Historic hotel" is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to put more importance on the physical building and architecture. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

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