Itaparica Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Itaparica, Bahia State

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites during your trip to Itaparica. While you’re in town, why not also discover all there is to see and do including the monuments?

Based on our travel expertise, Pousada Tropicália is a top 3-star pousada for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Bica Fountain is a short 5-minute drive away.

Itaparica is home to 25 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like Sao Lourenco Fort and Bica Fountain in Itaparica might be worth a visit. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Praia do Forte Itaparica and Piedade Church.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a building 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 considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Itaparica, giving a historical feel.

“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 building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Itaparica, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.