Historic Hotels & Resorts in Bacharach from AU$223

You’ll probably want to seek out the historical sites during your trip to Bacharach. While you’re in this quaint area, why not also discover all there is to see and do?

Based on our travel expertise, Rhein Hotel Bacharach is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Stahleck Castle is a short walk away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Am Markt Hotel and Altkölnischer Hof.

In Bacharach, there are 38 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Bacharach is notable for landmarks like Stahleck Castle, Alte Haus and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Rhine and Weingut Fritz Bastian Erbhof.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Bacharach, giving a historical feel.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay should expect the popular amenities you’d find in a hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Bacharach doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s rundown.