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Travellers love the rich history they can explore on holiday in Alnwick. Why not appreciate the gardens during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, The Cookie Jar is a top 3.5-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Alnwick Castle is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Castleview Bed & Breakfast and The Dirty Bottles Inn.

In Alnwick, there are 377 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 26 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Alnwick is notable for landmarks like Alnwick Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle and Pow Burn. Cultural venues include Alnwick Playhouse, Edlingham Castle and Bailiffgate Museum. Alnwick Garden is another popular sight to explore.

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

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Alnwick, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.