Find Historic Hotels in Belize City

People visiting Belize City may want to book a tour of the historical sites. While you’re here, you can visit the waterfront and seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Villa Boscardi is a top B&B on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Swing Bridge is a short 5-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza.

In Belize City, you’ll find 68 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Belize City is notable for landmarks like Swing Bridge, Baron Bliss Lighthouse, and Government House. Cultural venues include Museum of Belize and Museum of Nature Artistry. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal and Bannister Island.

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a building that has been officially recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Belize City typically preserve original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features within the guestrooms or public spaces.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the physical building and architecture. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Belize City, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.