Find Historic Hotels in Samos

The historical places in Samos are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. During your stay, why not also enjoy all there is to see and do including the waterfront?

Samos is home to 289 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Samos is notable for landmarks like Pythagoreion, Kastro, and Tunnel of Eupalinos. Cultural venues include Karlovasi Tannery Museum, Ecclesiastical (Byzantine) Museum, and Ethniko Samou. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Samos Port and Kerveli Beach.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Samos, giving a real sense of character.

“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 architecture and actual building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, while every effort is 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 at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Samos, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.