Find Historic Hotels in Jordaan

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your vacation in Jordaan. While you are here in this walkable area, why not also enjoy all you’ll find to see and do here?

Based on our travel knowledge, Renovated B&B houseboat in the centre of Amsterdam is a top B&B on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a terrace and in-room kitchens. Royal Palace is a short 9-minute walk away.

In Jordaan, there are 45 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 3 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Favorite places to visit include Amsterdam Tulip Museum, Houseboat Museum, and The 9 Streets. In the area, you’ll also find Dam Square and Rijksmuseum.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Jordaan, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Jordaan, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.