Lillehammer Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Lillehammer, Innlandet

A trip to the historical places in Lillehammer is probably on top of your sightseeing list. During your stay, you can visit the ski slopes.

Based on our travel expertise, Scandic Lillehammer Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. BJERKEBÆK - SIGRID UNDSETS HOME is a short 11-minute walk away.

In Lillehammer, you’ll find 43 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Lillehammer is notable for landmarks like BJERKEBÆK - SIGRID UNDSETS HOME. Cultural venues include Maihaugen Museum, Lillehammer Art Museum and Norwegian Olympic Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Lillehammer Tourist Office and Nordseter.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Lillehammer, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired 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. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Lillehammer, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.