Oldenburg Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony

A trip to the significant historical sites in Oldenburg is probably on top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Altera Hotel im Herbartgang is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free Wi-Fi. Schloss Oldenburg is a short 8-minute walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your stay is HIIVE Oldenburg.

In Oldenburg, you’ll find 113 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Oldenburg is notable for landmarks like Schloss Oldenburg, Lappan and Pulverturm. Cultural venues include Oldenburg State Theatre, Horst Janssen Museum and Peter-Friedrich-Ludwigs Hospital. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are EWE ARENA and Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Oldenburg, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Oldenburg, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.