New Bern Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with historic buildings, a river, and a bridge in the background.
A wooden boardwalk by a waterfront with street lamps and umbrellas.
A calm lake with white houses and trees along the shore.
A waterfront promenade at night with a calm river, illuminated trees, benches, and a distant building.
An aerial view of a marina with boats, a bridge, and surrounding buildings.

Where to stay in New Bern

Find the best New Bern areas for the activities you enjoy most.

New Bern Historic District

While visiting New Bern Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Pepsi Museum and Tryon Palace.

A cityscape with historic buildings, a river, and a bridge in the background.

Riverside Historic District

Though Riverside Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tryon Palace and New Bern National Cemetery.

Ghent

When in Ghent, you can plan a visit to Tryon Palace and New Bern Grand Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

An aerial view of a marina with boats, a bridge, and surrounding buildings.

Lawson Creek

While Lawson Creek isn't home to many top sights, Tryon Palace and New Bern Grand Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dryborough

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dryborough and surrounding area, you can visit Tryon Palace and Pepsi Museum.

BridgePointe Hotel & Marina

BridgePointe Hotel & Marina

2 out of 5
101 Howell Rd New Bern NC
The price is ฿3,593 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,593
฿4,052 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good,everything was neat and tidy,Food was tasty.Attendant was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

BridgePointe Hotel & Marina
Clarion Pointe New Bern

Clarion Pointe New Bern

2.5 out of 5
3455 Doctor MLK Jr. Blvd. New Bern NC
The price is ฿3,555 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,555
฿4,008 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Clarion Pointe New Bern
Candlewood Suites New Bern by IHG

Candlewood Suites New Bern by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3465 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd New Bern NC
The price is ฿3,386 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,386
฿3,818 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Candlewood Suites New Bern by IHG
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Atlantic Beach Resort

Atlantic Beach Resort

3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd. Atlantic Beach NC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,309 reviews)
"The property was what I expected as I have stayed at that location many times."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Atlantic Beach Resort
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Stay near popular New Bern attractions

A large brick building with a symmetrical facade, central entrance, and two chimneys.

Tryon Palace

9.0/10 (305 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Tryon Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to New Bern. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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