Search Historic Hotels in Ballater

The historical sites in Ballater are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. While you're out exploring, you might want to check out the bars and restaurants.

In Ballater, you'll find 104 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Ballater is notable for landmarks like Balmoral Castle, Braemar Highland Games Centre and Ballater Old Royal Station. Natural beauty is on display at Lochnagar, Mar Lodge Estate and Loch Muick. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Glenshee Ski Centre and Ballater Library.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Ballater, 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. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Ballater, you won't be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.