Aurora Historic Hotel

A trip to the historical places in Aurora is likely at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re here, why not check out the lakeside and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, 1950s Style Ranch in the Heart of the Village is a top guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens.

In Aurora, there are 30 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Cayuga Lake, Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes and Long Point Winery. You’ll also find Sampson State Park and Cayuga Lake State Park in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Aurora, giving a sense of history.

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Aurora, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.