Weimar Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Weimar, Thuringia

Those visiting Weimar may want to book a tour of the historical sites. Also explore all there is to see and do including the museums and monuments.

Based on our travel expertise, Leonardo Hotel Weimar is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Goethe House is a short 16-minute walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof and Dorint Am Goethepark Weimar.

In Weimar, you’ll find 122 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Weimar is notable for landmarks like Schiller House Museum, German National Theatre and Goethe House. Cultural venues include Bauhaus Museum, Goethe National Museum and Bauhaus. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Goethe-Schiller Monument and Duchess Anna Amalia Library.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Weimar, giving a historical feel.

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

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