Find Historic Hotels in Fredericksburg, VA from CA $70

Visitors love the fascinating historical sites they can explore on a vacation in Fredericksburg. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also discover the theater scene during your vacation in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Braehead Manor is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Chatham Manor is a short 7-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your visit is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House.

Fredericksburg is home to 118 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Fredericksburg is notable for landmarks like Fredericksburg Battlefield, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, and Chatham Manor. Cultural venues include Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, University of Mary Washington Galleries, and James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library. Additionally, you’ll find Marine Corps Base Quantico in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a building that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Fredericksburg, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used 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 actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often 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 the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Fredericksburg, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.