Civic Center Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Civic Center, San Francisco

You’ll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites during your holiday in Civic Center. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Inn at Market is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features on-site laundry facilities and flat-screen TVs. Alcatraz Island is a short 7-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your stay is Page Hotel.

Civic Center is home to 41 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. In the area, you’ll also find Oracle Park and Pier 39.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Civic Center, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Civic Center, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.