Find Historic Hotels in Cochabamba

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your trip to Cochabamba. Also explore all there is to see and do such as the museums and cafes

In Cochabamba, you’ll find 172 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Cochabamba is notable for landmarks like Cochabamba Cathedral, Felix Capriles Stadium, and Portales Palace. Cultural venues include Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d’Orbigny and Proyecto mARTadero. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Plaza Colon and Plaza 14 de Septiembre.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep someplace that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Cochabamba, bringing the history to life.

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 physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, 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 normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Cochabamba, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.