The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Florence

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Florence

If it's your first trip to Florence, South Carolina 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 Florence. 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 Florence. 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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence for your first trip!

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

Homewood Suites By Hilton Florence

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 3450 W Radio Drive, Homewood Suites By Hilton Florence has great rooms from $142 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Staybridge Suites Florence - Civic Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Florence
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Staybridge Suites Florence - Civic Center which has nice rooms starting at $134. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 150 Westpark Dr.. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.7 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hilton Garden Inn Florence

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

We found Hilton Garden Inn Florence to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $156. We loved that is has a pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and child care, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2671 Hospitality Boulevard. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.2 miles from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed


Hampton Inn and Suites Florence-Civic Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Florence
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $165, Hampton Inn and Suites Florence-Civic Center, at 3000 West Radio Drive provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 4.2 miles from the city center, too.

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


Residence Inn Florence

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Residence Inn Florence has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $115 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2660 Hospitality Blvd.. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and mini-golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florence

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florence is 8.40 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $135, and it's located at 2101 Florence Harlee BLVD. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Home2Suites by Hilton Florence

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Florence
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Home2Suites by Hilton Florence because it has great rooms that start at $164. It has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 900 Woody Jones Boulevard. Only 4.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a game room, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this convenient hotel. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-North I-95

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-North I-95 offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $177 (before taxes). It's located at 1735 Stokes Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


TownePlace Suites by Marriott Florence

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Florence
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 2650 Hospitality Boulevard, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Florence has great rooms from $143 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.8 miles from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florence I-95 & I-20 Civic Ctr

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florence I-95 & I-20 Civic Ctr which has nice rooms starting at $153. Offering a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3440 West Radio Drive. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning. It's located just 4.8 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Sumter.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Florence, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Florence, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Florence, or Best Hotels for One Week in Florence.


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

Florence Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$144

After analyzing 14 first time trip hotels in Florence, South Carolina, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $144. 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 Florence.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $149
  • 2-star hotels: $137


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