Search Historic Hotels in Geilo

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites while you’re staying in Geilo. During your stay, you can visit the ski slopes and bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Dr. Holms Hotel is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers 3 restaurants and free WiFi.

Geilo is home to 24 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Kikuttoppen, Geilolia Summer Park and Geilo Ski. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are R Toppheisen and D Geiloheisen Express.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Geilo, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common 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 architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

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