Find Historic Hotels in Erlangen

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites while you’re staying in Erlangen. Also explore all there is to see and do including the theaters and festivals

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Bayerischer Hof is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Theater in der Garage is a short 11-minute walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Zeitwohnhaus Suite Hotel & Serviced Apartments and Altstadthotel Grauer Wolf.

In Erlangen, there are 70 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Erlangen is notable for landmarks like Theater in der Garage. Cultural venues include Erlangen City Museum, Kunstmuseum Erlangen, and Theater Fifty-Fifty. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Erlangen Botanical Garden and Dechsendorfer Weiher.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Erlangen, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, but 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 normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Erlangen, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.