Linz Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Linz, Upper Austria

A trip to the sights with historical relevance in Linz is likely at the top of your sightseeing list. During your stay, you can visit the shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Park Inn by Radisson Linz is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Linz Castle Museum is a short 15-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Leonardo Boutique Hotel Linz City Center and Hotel Schwarzer Bär.

Linz is home to 50 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Linz is notable for landmarks like Linz Castle Museum, Linz Landhaus and Linz State Gallery. Cultural venues include Linz State Theater, Ars Electronica Center and Brucknerhaus Congress Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Linz Main Square and Old Cathedral.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, 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 are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Linz, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Linz, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.