Hilo Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Hilo, Hawaii

Significant historical sites in Hilo are likely a big part of your travel plans. You can admire the scenic seaside and picturesque gardens during your visit. You can also take some time enjoying the beautiful waterfalls.

Based on our travel expertise, Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a golf course and free Wi-Fi. Other choices near historic sites include CASTLE Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and SCP Hilo Hotel.

In Hilo, you’ll find 221 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Hilo is notable for landmarks like Palace Theater, Lyman Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center. Cultural venues include Imiloa Astronomy Center, University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Hilo Shopping Center and Hilo Farmers Market.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Hilo, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Hilo, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.