Find Historic Hotels in Weimar

Visitors to Weimar should consider one of the historical tours to learn more. You can also explore the many sights to visit such as museums and monuments

Based on our travel expertise, Leonardo Hotel Weimar is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and a fitness center. Goethe House is a short 16-minute walk away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof and Dorint Am Goethepark Weimar.

In Weimar, there are 123 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Weimar is notable for landmarks like German National Theatre, Goethe House, and Belvedere Castle. Cultural venues include Bauhaus Museum, Goethe National Museum, and Theaterplatz. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Goethe-Schiller Monument and Duchess Anna Amalia Library.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Weimar, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as 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 amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Weimar, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.