Search Historic Hotels in Elche

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your trip to Elche. While you’re here, why not check out the gardens and bars?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Elche Centro, affiliated by Melia is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business centre. Santa Maria Basilica is a short walk away.

In Elche, you’ll find 189 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Elche is notable for landmarks like Santa Maria Basilica, Altamira Palace and Elche Arab Baths. Cultural venues include Paleontological Museum of Elche, Museu de la Festa and Palmeral Museum. Additionally, you’ll find Alicante Harbour in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Elche, giving a real sense of character.

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Elche, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.