Find Historic Hotels in Bur Dubai

You’ll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites during your vacation in Bur Dubai. And while you’re here, you can visit the array of shops and scenic riverfront. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Based on our travel expertise, Orient Guest House Dubai is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Dubai Museum is a short walk away.

In Bur Dubai, you’ll find 575 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Bur Dubai is notable for landmarks like Dubai Museum, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, and Sheikh Juma Al-Maktoum House. Cultural venues include The Dubai Heritage Village, Etihad Museum, and Traditional Architecture Museum. Dubai Cruise Terminal is another popular sight to explore.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Bur Dubai, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might 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 amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Bur Dubai, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.