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A trip to the historical places in Bangor is probably on top of your sightseeing list. During your stay, you can visit the marina.

Based on our travel expertise, Astala Guesthouse is a top 3-star guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. St. Anne’s Cathedral is a short 19-minute drive away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Shelleven House and The Salty Dog Hotel & Bistro.

In Bangor, you’ll find 29 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Bangor is notable for landmarks like Bangor Castle, Bangor Abbey and Grey Point Fort. Natural beauty is on display at Marine Gardens Coastal Walk, Ballyholme Beach and Crawfordsburn Country Park. Additionally, you’ll find Titanic Belfast in the area.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a place 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 provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Bangor, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used 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 historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

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