Find Historic Hotels in St. Thomas

The historical places in St. Thomas are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. And while you're here, you can visit the bustling port and popular beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, Galleon House Hotel is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and a terrace. Frenchtown is a short walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Mafolie Hotel and Skyline Vista Villa.

In St. Thomas, you'll find 2033 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 10 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

St. Thomas is notable for landmarks like Blackbeard's Castle, Frenchtown, and St. Thomas Synagogue. Cultural venues include Pistarckle Theater, St. Thomas Historical Trust Museum, and Weibel Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Caribbean Genealogy Library and Skyride to Paradise Point.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a vacation someplace that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in St. Thomas, 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. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, 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 usual amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in St. Thomas, don't worry that you'll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.