Saga Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Saga, Saga Prefecture

The historical places in Saga are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. You can also explore the many sights including the theme park and waterfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel New Otani Saga is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features 3 restaurants and free Wi-Fi. Saga Castle is a short 14-minute walk away.

Saga is home to 53 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Saga is notable for landmarks like Saga Castle History Museum, Saga Castle and Miejitsu Navy World Heritage Site. Cultural venues include Saga Balloon Museum, Saga Prefectural Art Museum and Saga City Cultural Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Saga Prefectural Government Office and Kumanokawa Hot Spring.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Saga, giving a sense of history.

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 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’ve come to 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 popular amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Saga, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.