Top Historical Hotels in Galveston
Galveston is a historical city that was first built by a French pirate to help Mexico fight Spain in 1816. It was also once the capital of the Republic of Texas. There are six historic districts in the city, and it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places because it has a significant assortment of 19th century buildings. There are excellent hotels that are situated in several historical buildings. Here is a list of some of the historical hotels on the island.
This three-star hotel is located on the waterfront in a 19th century steamship terminal. It’s within walking distance from the Pier 21 Theater, the Galveston Island Railroad Museum and the Texas Seaport Museum. It’s also within 10 minutes of the Grand 1894 Opera House. It offers a complimentary breakfast as well as free WiFi. All of the rooms have refrigerators and microwaves, and there are connecting rooms for families.
Lost Bayou Guesthouse B&B
This hotel is in a private home that was built in 1890. It is in the Lost Bayou Historic District and has charm and character. It is located near the Strand Historic District, Galveston’s city center and the Pleasure Pier. The B&B has five large rooms and can accommodate groups of up to 12 guests. Each room has free wireless Internet access and individual air conditioning. It’s perfect for travelers who are starting a cruise in Galveston and offers free parking for the duration of the cruise for guests who stay at least one night before or after their cruise.
The Tremont House
The Tremont House is in an elegant 1879 building with a rooftop bar that offers guests magnificent views of the city and harbor. It is a Wyndham Grand Hotel with well-appointed suites and rooms and prides itself on its excellent service. The hotel offers complimentary WiFi, spa privileges, a swimming pool and fitness room at its sister property the Hotel Galvez. There is an onsite restaurant and a wide range of business services. It’s a beautiful place for a wedding or conference and will seat 800 guests.
Hotel Galvez
The Hotel Galvez opened in 1911 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It’s located on the Galveston seawall and is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. Considered one of the finest hotels on the beach, it offers an outdoor saline pool with a swim-up bar. It provides guests with a complimentary shuttle that will take them to Pier 21 and the Strand Historic District. It also offers courtesy bicycles for guests to explore the island.
The Olive Cottage
Located in a historical home, The Olive Cottage has nine rooms and offers a clean and comfortable setting for a vacation in Galveston. It was featured in the Galveston Historic Homes Tour in 2004.
With six historical districts in the city and several museums that chronicle major events in Texas and U.S. history, as well as beautiful beaches and a port, Galveston is a top vacation destination in the U.S. Visitors can stay in some of the historical districts including the Strand National Historic Landmark District. Even if you stay in a budget hotel or Airbnb, it’s worth taking a stroll among the historical homes and markers in the city.
