Rust Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Rust, Burgenland

A trip to the significant historical sites in Rust is likely number one on your sightseeing itinerary. You can also explore the many sights to visit such as lake views and churches.

Based on our travel expertise, Seehotel Rust is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a winery and a full-service spa. St. Margarethen Roman Quarry is a short 4-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your visit is Hotel am See Rust.

Rust is home to 26 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Familypark, Katholische Kirche and Burgher Houses. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Rathausplatz and Fischerkirche.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered 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 Rust, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Rust, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.