The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bryson City

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bryson City

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Bryson City, North Carolina? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Bryson City, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Bryson City to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Bryson City, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Bryson City for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Bryson City for first time visitors.

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

Nantahala Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 9400 Highway 19 West, Nantahala Village has great rooms from $118 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.9 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Guest house with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bryson City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Calhoun House Inn & Suites which has nice rooms starting at $250. Offering a casino, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 110 Bryson Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers city views, a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, and an indoor play area which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Relax Inn

Motel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Relax Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $88. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 40 Highway 19 South. You'll also find bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Stonebrook Lodge Bryson City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bryson City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $192, Stonebrook Lodge Bryson City, at 270 Main Street provides an indoor pool, free parking, a heated pool, a tour desk, and air-conditioning. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, balconies, and private parking. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool


Two Rivers Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Two Rivers Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $89 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5280 Ela Road. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a microwave, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hemlock Inn

Inn with prices starting at $272 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bryson City

The great guest rating of Hemlock Inn is 8.50 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, family rooms, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and balconies. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $272, and it's located at 911 Galbraith Creek Road. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Pigeon Forge, Asheville, Gatlinburg, Knoxville, and Sevierville.

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

Bryson City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$168

Travelers to Bryson City, North Carolina will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $168. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bryson City.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $184
  • 2-star hotels: $160


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