Find Historic Hotels in Yosemite National Park, CA

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance during your trip to Yosemite National Park. Why not appreciate the riverfront during your visit?

Yosemite National Park is home to 490 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Yosemite National Park is notable for landmarks like The Ahwahnee, Pioneer Yosemite History Center, and LeConte Memorial Lodge. Cultural venues include Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater, Ansel Adams Gallery, and Yosemite Museum. Other popular sights include Yosemite Valley and Yosemite National Park.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two 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 turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Yosemite National Park, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Yosemite National Park, you won’t be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.