Search Historic Hotels in Chuo-ku

A trip to the historical sites in Chuo-ku is likely at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re here, be sure to check out the ski slopes and festivals.

Based on our travel expertise, Sapporo Grand Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features 4 restaurants and free Wi-Fi. Former Hokkaido Government Office Building is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Cross Hotel Sapporo and Hotel Forza Sapporo Station.

In Chuo-ku, you’ll find 652 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Chuo-ku is notable for landmarks like Hokkaido Shrine, Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and Sapporo Clock Tower. Known for its festivals, cultural venues include Mount Okura Ski Jump Stadium, Sapporo Winter Sports Museum and Sapporo Miyanomori Art Museum. Odori Park is another popular sight to explore.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Chuo-ku, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though 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 as well as 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 the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Chuo-ku, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.