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Featured Central California Historic Hotels

Silver Surf Motel
Silver Surf Motel
2 out of 5
9390 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA
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Stay at this motel in San Simeon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Silver Surf Motel
Historic Santa Maria Inn
Historic Santa Maria Inn
3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Historic Santa Maria Inn
San Simeon Lodge
San Simeon Lodge
2.5 out of 5
9520 Castillo Drive, San Simeon, CA
Stay at this motel in San Simeon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
San Simeon Lodge
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon
3.5 out of 5
9135 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Simeon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
The Monterey Hotel
Winnedumah Hotel
Winnedumah Hotel
2.5 out of 5
211 N. Edwards St., Independence, CA
Stay at this hotel in Independence. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Winnedumah Hotel
Sea Breeze Inn
Sea Breeze Inn
2 out of 5
9065 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Simeon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sea Breeze Inn
Pacific Coast Roadhouse, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Pacific Coast Roadhouse, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.5 out of 5
9280 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Simeon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Pacific Coast Roadhouse, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Sonora Inn
Sonora Inn
3.5 out of 5
160 S Washington St, Sonora, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Sonora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Sonora Inn
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
200 Edenvale Ave, San Jose, CA
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
Gunn House Hotel
Gunn House Hotel
2.5 out of 5
286 S. Washington Street, Sonora, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Sonora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tuolumne County Museum and Tuolumne County Historical Society ...
Gunn House Hotel
Paso Robles Inn
Paso Robles Inn
3 out of 5
1103 Spring St, Paso Robles, CA
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Stay at this historic hotel in Paso Robles. Enjoy free parking, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Paso Robles Inn
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Historic Hotels in Central California

If you’re looking for your Central California getaway to go down in history as the best vacay ever, you’ve got some noteworthy options to consider when it comes to where to stay. You could book a legendary or even luxury historic hotel for your trip with opulent extras. You’re probably thinking you’ll have to spend monumental money for a stately historical spot, but you may want to keep a fainting couch nearby—you’ll be shocked by what you can get for less gold bullion than you expected. Or modern cash. Whatever’s on hand.

Historically Great Spots

If you’re looking to do some R & R at one of the top historic hotels in America and don’t want to blow a stack of Benjamins while you’re at it, you’re in luck—you can stay at some of the best historic hotels in Central California by booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal, even if you’re historically short on time. In fact, you could save up to 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star place at a 2-star price is no historic feat.

A Little Mystery in Your History

You can get way more than you bargained for when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal in Central California instead of just booking any old hotel for your trip. Not only can you get a deal for the history books when you reserve a Hot Rate, you can filter hotels by what matters most to you for your last-minute Central California getaway, including price, amenities, and reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions About Historic Hotels

What is a historic hotel like in Central California?

Looking to take in the legendary sights and sounds of the Central California historic district? There’s no better way to truly immerse yourself than with a stay at one of Central California’s historic inns and hotels. (And if you’re really lucky, that immersion includes a hot bath in a clawfoot tub.) Go ahead and save while you soak and book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal.

How much is a hotel room at a historic hotel?

You may think you’ll have to pay a pretty penny for a historic last-minute hotel. Or just let history repeat itself by settling for a cheap hotel when you get to Central California, 206. But thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates, you can score a fantastic historic hotel for way less cash, even at the last minute. You could be staying at the best historic hotels in Central California for as low as $69. A win for the ages.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a traditional hotel?

Historic hotels are at least 50 years old and often feature sweeping architecture and ambience. Some of the most historic hotels of the world have even been designated as historic landmarks. Staying in one of these storied spots in Central California is sure to give you an extra layer of interest for your vacay tales.