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You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your holiday in Berea. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the bars?

Based on our travel expertise, VIP Boutique Guesthouse is a top guest house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free Internet. Umhlanga Lighthouse is a short 17-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel and Umbilo Bed And Breakfast.

In Berea, there are 102 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Durban Botanical Gardens, Greyville Race Course and Florida Road. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Musgrave Centre and Mitchell Park Zoo.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Berea, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Berea, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.