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Travellers love the significant historical sites they find on holiday in Durango. And while you’re here, you can visit the ski slopes and majestic mountain landscape. You can also take some time enjoying the scenic riverfront.

Based on our travel expertise, The General Palmer Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a short walk away.

Durango is home to 1140 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 7 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Durango is notable for landmarks like Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Cultural venues include Durango Arts Center, Durango Discovery Museum and Henry Strater Theater. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Animas River and Animas River Trail.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can enjoy a holiday in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Durango, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Durango, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.