Find Historic Hotels in Clifden

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance while you’re staying in Clifden. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the bars?

Clifden is home to 120 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Clifden is notable for landmarks like Clifden Castle, Alcock and Brown Landing Site, and Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station. Cultural venues include Station House Museum, Connemara Heritage & History Centre, and Dan O’Hara’s Connemara Heritage and History Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Sky Road and Alcock and Brown Memorial.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Clifden, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Clifden, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.