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Significant historical sites in Bissau are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. You can also discover all there is to see and do including the waterfront and entertainment choices.

In Bissau, there are 11 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Bissau Velho and Fortaleza d'Amura in Bissau might be worth a visit. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Porto Pidjiguiti and French Cultural Center.

When you choose a historic hotel, you'll spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Bissau, giving a real sense of character.

"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Bissau, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.