Harrisburg Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance while you’re staying in Harrisburg. And while you’re here, you can check out the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music. You can also take time at the major shopping area in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Pennsylvania State Capitol is a short 9-minute walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Hilton Harrisburg and Inn of the Dove - Luxury Romantic Suites with Jacuzzi & Fireplace at Harrisburg-Hershey.

In Harrisburg, you’ll find 215 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Harrisburg is notable for landmarks like Pennsylvania State Capitol, National Civil War Museum and Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. Known for its live music and theatres, cultural venues include State Museum of Pennsylvania, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and Pennsylvania National Fire Museum. Additionally, you’ll find Hersheypark in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Harrisburg, giving a real sense of character.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features 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 normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Harrisburg, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.