Find Historic Hotels in El Paso, TX from CA $50

A visit to the sights with historical relevance in El Paso is likely on top of your sightseeing list. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also discover the live music during your vacation in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and a health club. Fort Bliss is a short 9-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection and DoubleTree by Hilton El Paso Downtown.

In El Paso, you’ll find 768 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

El Paso is notable for landmarks like Fort Bliss, St. Patrick Cathedral, and Chamizal National Memorial. Cultural venues include Plaza Theater, UTEP Theater, and Speaking Rock Entertainment Center. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Southwest University Park and El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmer’s Market.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in El Paso, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is 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 most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in El Paso, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.