Find Historic Hotels in Erzurum

The historical places in Erzurum are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. During your stay, you can visit the ski slopes.

Based on our travel expertise, Butik Rafo Otel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Erzurum Citadel is a short 12-minute walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Dedeman Erzurum Palandöken Ski Lodge and Lala Grand Hotel.

Erzurum is home to 47 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Erzurum is notable for landmarks like Yakutiye Medresesi, Erzurum Citadel, and Castle of Erzurum. Cultural venues include Erzurum Museum, Erzurum State Theatre, and Ataturk House Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai and Abdurrahman Gazi Tomb.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Erzurum, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Erzurum, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.