Find Historic Hotels in Kassel

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your vacation in Kassel. You can also enjoy all there is to see and do such as the museums and art

Based on our travel expertise, Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free breakfast. Schloss Wilhelmshoehe is a short walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Deutscher Hof and Hessenland Hotel by Stay Awesome.

Kassel is home to 177 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Kassel is notable for landmarks like Schloss Wilhelmshoehe, Astronomy and Physics Exhibition at the Orangerie, and Druselturm. Cultural venues include GRIMMWELT Kassel, Fridericianum, and Museum of Natural History. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Bergpark and Kassel Congress Center.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a place that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Kassel, giving a historical feel.

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

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Kassel, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.