Find Historic Hotels in Mandalay

A trip to the historical sites in Mandalay is likely first on your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the cocktail bars?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel by the Red Canal is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Mandalay Palace is a short 3-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Hotel Magic Mandalay and Hotel Queen Mandalay.

Mandalay is home to 165 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Mandalay is notable for landmarks like Mahamuni Buddha Temple, Mandalay Palace, and Sandamuni Paya. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Yadanarpon Diamond Plaza and Jade Market.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a building that has an official 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’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Mandalay, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features 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 normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Mandalay, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.