The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bristol

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bristol

If it's your first trip to Bristol, Virginia for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Bristol. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Bristol. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Bristol for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Bristol beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Bristol for your first trip!

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

The Bristol Hotel Bristol

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, The Bristol Hotel Bristol has great rooms from $160 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 9.20 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 laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Bristol

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bristol
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Bristol which has nice rooms starting at $145. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 121 Village Circle. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, bowling, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.5 miles from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard Bristol

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Courtyard Bristol to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $145. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3169 Linden Drive. You'll also find laundry services, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.4 miles from the center of town. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bristol

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $160, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bristol, at 3285 West State Street provides a fitness center, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and laundry services. 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 a free breakfast, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, a heated pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 3.6 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave


Hampton Inn Bristol

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bristol

Hampton Inn Bristol has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $162 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3299 West State Street. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Quality Inn & Suites Bristol

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Quality Inn & Suites Bristol is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a fitness center, breakfast, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $115, and it's located at 131 Bristol East Rd. We also love the golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and fishing which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Boone, Johnson City, Blowing Rock, Abingdon, and Kingsport.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bristol, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bristol.


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

Bristol Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$148

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Bristol, Virginia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $148. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bristol.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $160
  • 3-star hotels: $145
  • 2-star hotels: $146


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