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Significant historical sites in Popayán are likely a big part of your travel plans. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the monuments and museums.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Dann Monasterio Popayán is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Torre del Reloj is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Hotel La Alcayata Popayan and Hotel Alcayata Colonial.

In Popayán, there are 53 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Popayán is notable for landmarks like Torre del Reloj, Popayán Cathedral and Humilladero Bridge. Cultural venues include Negret Museum of Modern Art, Teatro Municipal and Museo Arquidiocesano de Arte Religioso. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Caldas Park and Puracé National Natural Park.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognised 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 has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Popayán, giving a sense of history.

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

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Popayán, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.