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Sights with historical relevance in University District are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you might want to visit the university campus and major shopping area. You can also relish a trip to the charming cafes.

Based on our travel expertise, College Inn Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Pike Place Market is a short 7-minute drive away.

In University District, there are 67 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

University District is notable for landmarks like Drumheller Fountain, University Temple United Methodist Church and Suzzallo Library. Cultural venues include Neptune Theater, Varsity Theatre and Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. In the area, you’ll also find Space Needle and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has a national 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 are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in University District, bringing the history to life.

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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in University District, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.