Find Historic Hotels in Matsuyama

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance during your trip to Matsuyama. You can also enjoy the many sights to visit such as monuments and temples

Based on our travel expertise, Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and laundry facilities. Akiyama Brothers Birthplace is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama, an IHG Hotel and Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel.

In Matsuyama, you’ll find 85 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Matsuyama is notable for landmarks like Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Onsen, and Isaniwa Shrine. Cultural venues include Shiki Memorial Museum, Bansuiso, and Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Ninomaru Historical Garden and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, 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 public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Matsuyama, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the popular amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Matsuyama, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.