Find Historic Hotels in Midtown Anchorage, AK from CA $118

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance while on vacation in Midtown Anchorage. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also discover the theater scene during your vacation.

Based on our travel expertise, Towneplace Suites Anchorage Midtown is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and in-room kitchens. Leopold David House is a short 4-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include Staybridge Suites Anchorage, an IHG Hotel and Arctic Adventure Hostel.

In Midtown Anchorage, you’ll find 74 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favorite places to visit include Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch, Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area, and Wells Fargo History Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum and Arctic Benson Park.

Historic hotels give guests the opportunity to stay in a place officially recognized with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Midtown Anchorage typically preserve authentic characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.

They are quite similar. The term “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the building and architecture itself. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value that the place has and how it shaped the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you’d find in a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Midtown Anchorage doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.