Provincetown Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Provincetown, Massachusetts

On a trip to Provincetown, historians and history buffs alike may want to plan a visit to the monuments. While you’re here, you can visit the waterfront and beaches. You can also discover the entertainment venues during your holiday.

Based on our travel expertise, Prince Albert Provincetown is a top historic B&B bookable on Expedia and it features free breakfast. Pilgrim Monument is a short 10-minute walk away.

In Provincetown, you’ll find 682 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Provincetown is notable for its monuments and landmarks like Pilgrim Monument, Race Point Lighthouse and Provincetown Public Library. Cultural venues include Provincetown Theater, Art House Theater and Provincetown Art Association and Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Provincetown Town Hall and Commercial Street.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Provincetown, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly 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.

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