Dundee Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Dundee, Scotland

A visit to the significant historical sites in Dundee is likely on top of your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re here, you might want to visit the relaxing spas and major shopping area. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Sleeperz Hotel Dundee is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a library. Verdant Works is a short 12-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Malmaison Dundee and Holiday Inn Express Dundee, an IHG Hotel.

Dundee is home to 262 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Verdant Works and Claypotts Castle in Dundee might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include V&A Dundee, Dundee Science Centre and McManus Galleries and Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are City Square and Discovery Point.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep someplace that has an officially recognised 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 a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Dundee, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to 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 Dundee, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.