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Significant historical sites in Durham are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Three Chimneys Inn is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Market Square is a short 18-minute drive away.

In Durham, there are 9 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Smith Chapel, Betty and Barney Hill Archive and Lundholm Gymnasium. In the area, you’ll also find Hampton Beach and Ogunquit Beach.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Durham, giving a real sense of character.

“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 architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Durham, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.