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Significant historical sites in Kiel are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the museums and seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Lüneburg-Haus is a top 3-star inn for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Kiel Town Hall is a short 8-minute walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Luxx City Apartments & Suites and the niu Welly.

In Kiel, you’ll find 220 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Kiel is notable for landmarks like Kiel Town Hall, Friedrichsort Lighthouse and Kieler Brauerei. Cultural venues include City and Maritime Museum, Kiel Opera House and Schifffahrtsmuseum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Old Market Square Kiel and Ostseekai Cruise Terminal.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a place that has an officially recognised national 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’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Kiel, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped 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 amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Kiel, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.