Find Historic Hotels in Kita Ward

Sights with historical relevance in Kita Ward are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. While you are here in this culturally rich area, why not also explore all you’ll find to see and do here?

Kyoto Villa Fengling is a top guesthouse on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Kinkaku-ji Temple is a short 9-minute walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your visit is Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel.

Kita Ward is home to 98 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Kita Ward is notable for landmarks like Kamo Shrine, Funaoka Thermal Bath, and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Cultural venues include Koryo Art Museum, Museum of Furuta Oribe, and Kyoto Museum for World Peace. In the area, you’ll also find Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a vacation in a building that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Kita Ward, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite 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 and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Kita Ward, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.