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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Blacksburg

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Blacksburg

Visiting Blacksburg, Virginia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Blacksburg, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Blacksburg based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Blacksburg for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Blacksburg before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Blacksburg for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Blacksburg for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Clay Corner Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 401 Clay Street SW,, Clay Corner Inn has great rooms from $156 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Blacksburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center which has nice rooms starting at $157. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 901 Prices Fork Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, cooking classes, bowling, free parking, and evening entertainment which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hyatt Place Blacksburg/University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Hyatt Place Blacksburg/University to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $178. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 650 University City Blvd. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Courtyard Blacksburg

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $140, Courtyard Blacksburg, at 105 Southpark Drive provides a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 2.2 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Blacksburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $140 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 900 Plantation Rd. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Residence Inn by Marriott Blacksburg-University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Residence Inn by Marriott Blacksburg-University is 9.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $181, and it's located at 850 Prices Fork Road. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express Blacksburg

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Blacksburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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A cool place is Holiday Inn Express Blacksburg because it has great rooms that start at $125. It has a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1020 Plantation Road. Only 1.7 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Comfort Inn Blacksburg

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Comfort Inn Blacksburg offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, hiking, child care, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $115 (before taxes). It's located at 3705 S Main St and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, bowling, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.1 miles from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Main Street Inn Blacksburg

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Blacksburg
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 205 South Main Street, Main Street Inn Blacksburg has great rooms from $161 (before taxes). It offers rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a microwave, a refrigerator, private parking, and elevators to the upper floors which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Roanoke, Wytheville, Christiansburg, and Salem.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Blacksburg, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Blacksburg, Best Hotels for One Week in Blacksburg, Best Hotels for One Night in Blacksburg, or Best Business Hotels in Blacksburg.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Blacksburg?

Blacksburg Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$150

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Blacksburg, Virginia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Blacksburg, Virginia based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $150. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Blacksburg.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $159
  • 2-star hotels: $120


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