Find Historic Hotels in Bay Shore, NY

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance while you’re staying in Bay Shore. During your visit, why not also enjoy the many sights including the beaches?

Based on our travel expertise, The Ocean Bay House is a top 3.5-star inn for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and free stocked minibars. Bay Shore Historical Society is a short walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Travelodge by Wyndham Bay Shore Long Island and Bay Shore Inn.

In Bay Shore, there are 124 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Bay Shore is notable for landmarks like Fire Island Lighthouse, Robert Moses Water Tower, and Fire Island Lighthouse. Cultural venues include Bay Shore Historical Society, YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, and Sagtikos Manor. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Fair Harbor Ferry Terminal and Robert Moses Beach.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Bay Shore, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Bay Shore, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.