Kanazawa Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture

Significant historical sites in Kanazawa are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. During your visit, why not check out the museums and gardens? During your stay in this culturally rich area, you can also relish a trip to the seafood restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Machiya Kanazawa Kikunoya is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Kazuemachi Chaya District is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Guesthouse Hakuka - Hostel and KKR Hotel Kanazawa.

In Kanazawa, there are 364 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Kanazawa is notable for landmarks like Oyama Shrine, Kazuemachi Chaya District and Nomura Samurai House. Cultural venues include Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum, Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum and Shinise Memorial Hall. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Omicho Market and Kanazawa Castle Park.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Kanazawa, giving a historical feel.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Kanazawa, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.