Find Historic Hotels in Le Havre

You’ll probably want to seek out the places with historical relevance while you’re staying in Le Havre. During your stay, you can visit the waterfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Jost Hotel Le Havre Gare is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 6 restaurants and free WiFi. Le Havre City Hall is a short 15-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Hotel Spa Pasino and Best Western Plus Le Havre Centre Gare.

In Le Havre, there are 198 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Le Havre is notable for landmarks like Le Havre City Hall, St. Joseph’s Church, and Perret Model Apartment. Cultural venues include Carré des Docks, Museum of Natural History, and Museum of Modern Art Andre Malraux. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Le Havre Cathedral and Le Havre Beach.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Le Havre, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common 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 architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Le Havre, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.