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Sights with historical relevance in Ohrid are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the scenic lakeside.

Based on our travel expertise, Villa Varosh is a top guest house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and free WiFi. Varosh Old Town Ohrid is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Villa & Winery Mal Sveti Kliment and Villa Old Town.

In Ohrid, you’ll find 117 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Ohrid is notable for landmarks like Varosh Old Town Ohrid, Ohrid Amphitheater and Samuil’s Fortress. Cultural venues include Icon Gallery and National Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sveta Bogorodica Bolnička & Sveti Nikola Bolnički and Port of Ohrid.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Ohrid, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

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