Ballymena Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Ballymena, Northern Ireland

A trip to the historical sites in Ballymena is probably on top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you can visit the spas and seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Londonderry Arms Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features 2 restaurants and free breakfast. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Glenn Eireann House and Garron View Bed and Breakfast.

In Ballymena, you’ll find 85 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Ballymena is notable for landmarks like Red Bay Castle, Curfew Tower and Ossian’s Grave. Natural beauty is on display at Glenariff Forest Park, Antrim Coast and Glens and Cushendun Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Millennium Riverside Walk and Galgorm Castle Golf Club.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Ballymena, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used 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 a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

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