Samos Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Samos, North Aegean Islands

Sights with historical relevance in Samos are probably a big part of your travel plans. During your holiday, why not also explore all there is to see and do including the waterfront?

Based on our travel expertise, Casa Cook Samos is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free breakfast. Pythagoreion is a short 3-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Doryssa Seaside Resort and Doryssa Theorem Hotel.

In Samos, you’ll find 286 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Samos is notable for landmarks like Pythagoreion, Tunnel of Eupalinos and Loulouda’s Castle. Cultural venues include Karlovasi Tannery Museum, Ecclesiastical (Byzantine) Museum and Ethniko Samou. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Port of Samos and Samos Port.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay 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 identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Samos, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 architecture and building of historic hotels are generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while 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 amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Samos, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.