Downtown Travel Guide

Banner Elk

A flagpole with three flags: an American flag, a black flag with red and white stripes, and a flag with red, white, and blue colors.
A bronze deer statue with antlers, a street lamp, and a flag in a park with a building in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown attractions


Top hotels in Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8412 Valley Blvd Blowing Rock NC
The price is ฿3,065 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,065
฿3,456 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"A great place to stay! Great price and good location. The breakfast every morning was nice as well with fresh ground coffee machines!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South Boone NC
The price is ฿3,808 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,808
฿4,293 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,350 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Great location. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC
The price is ฿8,420 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿8,420
฿10,251 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Chetola Resort
Rhode's Motor Lodge

Rhode's Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
1377 Blowing Rock Road Boone NC
The price is ฿3,991 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,991
฿4,500 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (943 reviews)
"Nice little hotel, easy parking, close to Appalachian University"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Rhode's Motor Lodge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

3 out of 5
165 Highway 105 Extension Boone NC
The price is ฿3,138 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,138
฿3,538 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (315 reviews)
"The lodge was lovely and the location was not too far from interesting places whether that’s attractions or restaurants."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Smoketree Lodge
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Mill Ridge

Though Mill Ridge may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Julian Price Park.

Tynecastle

While visiting Tynecastle, you might make a stop by sights like Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River.

Charter Hills

While Charter Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz.



Downtown Travel Guide