Historic Hydra Hotels CA $323

A trip to the historical places in Hydra is probably at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re here, you can visit the waterfront and beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, Bratsera Hotel Hydra is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Historic House of Lazaros Kountouriotis is a short walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Angelica Boutique Hotel and Miranda Hotel.

In Hydra, you’ll find 126 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Hydra is notable for landmarks like Historic House of Lazaros Kountouriotis, Manor of George Kountouriotis, and Lazaros Kountouriotis Manor. Cultural venues include Hydra Museum Historical Archives, Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion, and Ecclesiastic and Byzantine Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Hydra Town Harbour and Avláki.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a vacation in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Hydra, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common 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 important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the 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 usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Hydra, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.