Top 10 Best Historic Hotels in Europe in 2025

Valerie Charoux
Aug 25
5 min read

Updated: Aug 27

Travel & Tourism News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Best Historic Hotels in Europe in 2025 with images, according to Historic Hotels Worldwide:

Top 10 Best Historic Hotels in Europe in 2025:

1 - Domus Renier Boutique Hotel (1608) - Chania, Greece

Domus Renier Boutique Hotel in Greece ranks No. 1 Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

Domus Renier Boutique Hotel is a small, yet impressive luxury boutique hotel in Chania, Crete. It consists of nine guestrooms and suites, all different from one another. Most offer a sea view of Chania harbor and the famed Egyptian Lighthouse. The accommodation is furnished with specially designed furniture and decorated with unique articles. Some accommodations feature adorned ceilings, which are a testament to the building's Cretan Renaissance heritage.

2 - Walaker Hotell (1640) - Solvorn, Norway

Walaker Hotell in Norway ranks 2nd Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

Matching Walaker Hotell's more than 380 years of history is its storybook setting in the verdant Lustrafjord, the innermost tributary of the kingly Sognefjorden, Norway's deepest and longest fjord. The hotel rests only steps from the water's edge in the quaint village of Solvorn, a picturesque hamlet of only a couple hundred people. Thanks to the mountains that cocoon the community on three sides, Solvorn also enjoys beautiful weather and sunshine from April through August, while meltwater from the nearby glaciers keeps the Lustrafjord lush and green for much of the year.

3 - Solar do Castelo (18th century) - Lisbon, Portugal

Solar do Castelo in Portugal ranks 3rd Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

Set within the walls of Castelo de São Jorge, which crowns the heights of the historic Alfama district, Solar Do Castelo is a royal refuge in the heart of Lisbon. This romantic boutique hotel is located in an 18th-century mansion that was built on the site of the former kitchens of the Royal Palace. Rich in history, the mansion’s original architectural features have been lovingly restored while the location’s medieval heritage is demonstrated by a collection of archaeological finds that are proudly on display at the hotel. Each of the guestrooms is unique, but they all reflect the grandeur of the past with rich textiles and curated antiques.

4 - Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (1713) - Dresden, Germany

Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden in Germany ranks 4th Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

Built in the 18th century by the Saxon King, Augustus the Strong, Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden is a beautiful combination of historic glory and contemporary elegance. Faithfully restored in 1995, Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden is located directly in Dresden’s historic city center Innere Altstadt. It is only a few steps away from the most renowned sights, such as Semper Opera House, Royal Palace, Zwinger, and the Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche).

5 - Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin (1885) - Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands

Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in the Netherlands ranks 5th Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

Just a short distance between Amsterdam and The Hague, the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin is a historic seaside retreat. This luxurious five-star beach resort has been offering fantastic views of the North Sea for more than a century. Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin first opened in 1885 and became an immediate overnight sensation among travelers. With its long stretch of white sandy beach, the resort regularly welcomed the royal families of the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as throngs of international celebrities.

6 - Hilton Paris Opera (1889) - Paris, France

Hilton Paris Opera in the Netherlands ranks 6th Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

The landmark Hilton Paris Opera opened on May 7, 1889, during the World’s Fair in Paris. Initially named Hotel Terminus, it was built by architect Juste Lisch and designed to accommodate transatlantic travelers arriving from Normandy via the Saint-Lazare station. The hotel has undergone many renovations and restorations since then, before being purchased by Hilton in 2013. The hotel reopened under its current name in 2015 and has continued to flourish. Being in the center of Paris, there is no shortage of iconic sites within easy distance of the Hilton Paris Opera.

7 - The Savoy London (1889) - London, England, United Kingdom

The Savoy London in the UK ranks 7th Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

On the River Thames in the heart of the West End, The Savoy has been one of London’s defining luxury hotels since 1889. Boasting some of the most well-known bars and restaurants in London, The Savoy has set world-class standards of excellence for over a century. Many Hollywood legends have stayed at this astounding holiday destination since it first opened, including Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor.

8 - Mystery Hotel Budapest (1896) - Budapest, Hungary

Mystery Hotel Budapest in Hungary ranks 8th Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

Step into the wonderful world of the Mystery Hotel Budapest, an eclectic palace filled with hidden delights located in Budapest’s Terézváros district. Constructed in 1896 by the Hungarian Freemasons, the palace originally functioned as the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungary. Things are not as they seem at this luxury boutique hotel. Inspired by the building's origins as the Hungarian headquarters for one of the world’s foremost secret societies, interior designer Varró Zoltán set out to create a luxurious space shrouded in its own secrets. Hidden passageways, intriguing puzzles, and optical illusions are just some of the thrilling experiences that await guests.

9 - Hotel Waldhaus Sils (1908) - Sils Maria, Switzerland

Hotel Waldhaus Sils in Switzerland ranks 9th Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

Take a journey into the past during a stay at the secluded Hotel Waldhaus Sils. Boasting superior views of the surrounding mountainous countryside, the hotel stands frozen in time from when it first opened in 1908. The Waldhaus originally opened under the direction of Josef Giger and his wife, Amalie.

10 - Villa Copenhagen (1912) Copenhagen, Denmark

Villa Copenhagen in Denmark ranks 10th Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2025.

Dating back to 1912, Villa Copenhagen's restoration embraces its historic elements and blends them beautifully with contemporary Nordic designs and interior accents. Located in what once was the Central Post & Telegraph Head Office, this hotel offers luxurious and unique accommodation in the heart of Copenhagen. Villa Copenhagen boasts 390 guestrooms and suites, featuring original elements from the 1912 construction such as window accents. Guests can enjoy an upscale experience and amenities such as a heated pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.