Historic Hotels & Resorts in Old Sacramento from AU$158

Travellers love the rich history they can explore on a trip to Old Sacramento. You'll likely want to savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants during your visit. You can also take some time enjoying the scenic riverfront.

You'll find 659 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia in the larger Sacramento area, but not many designated as historic hotels.

Old Sacramento is notable for landmarks like Old Sacramento Waterfront, California State Railroad Museum and Tower Bridge. Cultural venues include Sacramento History Museum, Wells Fargo History Museum and Paddlewheel Showroom. Additionally, you'll find Golden 1 Center in the area.

A historic hotel gives guests the opportunity to stay in a place that's been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Old Sacramento often retain original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features within the guestrooms or public spaces.

These terms are similar. The term “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S., whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the building and architecture itself. Mainly a heritage hotel draws meaning from the cultural value that the place has and how it shaped the community.

Yes. Every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Guests should expect the popular amenities you'd find in a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. In Old Sacramento, booking a historic hotel doesn't mean you will stay in a place that's rundown.