Find Historic Hotels in Georgetown

A visit to the sights with historical relevance in Georgetown is likely number one on your sightseeing list. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Cara Lodge is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features free WiFi. St. Georges Anglican Cathedral is a short 10-minute walk away.

Georgetown is home to 159 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Georgetown is notable for landmarks like Stabroek Market, St. Georges Anglican Cathedral, and Georgetown Lighthouse. Cultural venues include Guyana National Museum and Roy Geddes Steel Pan Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Brickdam Cathedral and Georgetown Botanical Garden.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has an official 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 within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Georgetown, giving a sense of history.

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the normal amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Georgetown, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.