Alkmaar Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Alkmaar, North Holland

A trip to the historical places in Alkmaar is probably first on your sightseeing list. During your stay, you can visit the shops and local cheese shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Grand Hotel Alkmaar is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Waag is a short walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include College Hotel Alkmaar and King’s Inn City Hostel - Hotel Alkmaar.

Alkmaar is home to 54 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Alkmaar is notable for landmarks like Waag. Cultural venues include Hollands Kaasmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and Dutch Cheesemuseum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Cheese Market and Waagplein.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Alkmaar, giving a sense of history.

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 actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Alkmaar, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.