Kings Cross Historic Hotels & Accommodation

A visit to the historical sites in Kings Cross is likely on top of your sightseeing list. You'll likely want to savour the top-notch restaurants and charming cafes during your visit. You can also take time at the major shopping area in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, Funk House Backpackers is a top property for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Sydney Harbour Bridge is a short 8-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include Jolly Swagman Backpackers and Spicers Potts Point.

In Kings Cross, you'll find 71 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Fitzroy Gardens and Hayes Theatre. Additionally, in the area, you'll find Sydney Opera House and Manly Beach.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge 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 Kings Cross, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Kings Cross, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.