Find Historic Hotels in Oldenburg

A trip to the historical places in Oldenburg is probably on top of your sightseeing list. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Altera Hotel im Herbartgang is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free WiFi. Schloss Oldenburg is a short 8-minute walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is HIIVE Oldenburg.

Oldenburg is home to 123 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Oldenburg is notable for landmarks like Schloss Oldenburg, Degodehaus, and Lappan. Cultural venues include Oldenburg State Theatre, Horst Janssen Museum, and Oldenburg Municipal Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are EWE ARENA and Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Oldenburg, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is 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 most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Oldenburg, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.