1910 State Hotel
The original historic two-story building, built in 1910 in downtown Sterling City, once housed the…
Experience history beyond museum walls with historic lodging options.
Heritage travelers can now easily find and book overnight stays in historic properties across the state. Browse a variety of historical hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and short-term-rentals below.
Picture it: a brass reception bell, a regal staircase, the sheen of marble floors, and the glint of crystal chandeliers—the unmistakable qualities of a grand, old hotel.
Or perhaps your tastes bend toward the pastel-colored clapboard cottage with a breezy wraparound porch and a squeaky screen door?
Whichever your style, it's clear that the most important amenity you look for in an overnight stay is the kind of character that's only accumulated over time, perhaps over decades but preferably over a century.
And while we love the creak of old wood floors, the real magic of a historic property is the intangible experience of being there, where so many have walked before you.
Keep reading to discover some of Texas' oldest overnight accommodations.
Mountain Trail Region
Alpine Bed and Breakfast 403 N 8th Street Alpine, Texas 79830 (432) 538-7032 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
1001 King Ct Kingsland, TX 78639 325-388-4411 or 800-383-0007 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
Austin Motel 1220 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 441-1157 Website
Tropical Trail Region
101 N. Main Street McAllen, TX 78501 (888) 838-8306 Website
Pecos Trail Region
535 Independence Creek Road Dryden, TX 78851 (713) 703-6615 Website
Mountain Trail Region
1 Hot Springs Road Presidio, TX 79845 (432) 229-4165 Website
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HCR 67, Box 44 33 miles south of Marfa Marfa, TX 79843 866-496-9460 or 432-229-3737 Website
Mountain Trail Region
112 West Broadway Street Van Horn, TX 79855 (432) 283-8028 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
The Crockett Hotel 320 Bonham San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 225-6500 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
112 East Burnet Llano, TX 78643 (325) 247-2200 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
The Driskill 604 Brazos Street Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 439-1234 Website
Forest Trail Region
211 West Austin Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-2513 Website
Brazos Trail Region
579 South Main Street Anderson, TX 77830 (936) 873-2633 Website
Mountain Trail Region
102 NW 1st Street Marathon, TX 79842 800-884-4243 or 432-386-4205 Website
Plains Trail Region
400 Railroad Ave. Slaton, TX 79364 (806) 828-5900 Website
Pecos Trail Region
200 West Austin Street Rocksprings, TX 78880 830-683-4212 or 713-515-2780 Website
Mountain Trail Region
209 West Holland Ave Alpine, TX 79830 800-535-8040 or 432-837-2800 Website
Mountain Trail Region
101 Memorial Square Fort Davis, TX 79734 800-662-5517 or 432-426-3237 Website
Mountain Trail Region
207 North Highland Ave Marfa, TX 79843 866-729-3669 or 432-729-3669 Website
Mountain Trail Region
101 South El Paso Street El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 534-3000 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
Hotel San Jose 1316 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 852-2350 Website
Forest Trail Region
210 West Austin Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-2513 Website
Tropical Trail Region
601 East Main Street Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-5101 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
402 E. Florence Street Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 931-2133 Website
Brazos Trail Region
La Salle Hotel 120 S. Main Street Bryan, Texas 77803 (979) 822-2000 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-4361 Website
Tropical Trail Region
107 Curry Street Oakville, TX 78060 (877) 435-5245 Website
Mountain Trail Region
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park 106 W Mills Ave El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 440-7666 Website