Find Historic Hotels in Bangor, ME

You're likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your trip to Bangor. Be sure to check out the array of shops and acclaimed theater scene while you're here. You can also discover the area's great live music.

Based on our travel expertise, Pine Tree Inn is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Stephen King's House is a short 4-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Ramada by Wyndham Bangor and Rodeway Inn.

In Bangor, you'll find 67 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.

Bangor is notable for landmarks like Stephen King's House, Bangor Opera House, and Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum. Known for its live music and theaters, cultural venues include Darling's Waterfront Pavilion, Waterfront Park, and University of Maine Museum of Art. Other popular sights include Cross Insurance Center and Bangor Mall.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a building that has an officially recognized historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Bangor, giving a historical feel.

"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what's most significant. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Bangor, don't worry that you'll find a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.