Bulawayo Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

People visiting Bulawayo may want to seek out a tour to learn more about the local history. You can also explore all there is to see and do such as the parks and museums.

Based on our travel expertise, Cresta Churchill is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Bulawayo Central Lodge.

In Bulawayo, you’ll find 144 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Bulawayo is notable for landmarks like Khami Ruins. Cultural venues include Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are City Hall and Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a building that has been recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Bulawayo usually retain authentic elements like traditional architecture and period features in guestrooms or communal spaces.

They are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the building and architecture itself. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the place’s 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 historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Bulawayo, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.