10 Best Hotels in Downtown, Banner Elk for 2026

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1. The Lodge at Banner Elk

1.8 km from Downtown

CHRISTOPHER L

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and a television screen.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk

5.9 km from Downtown

Jen

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

3. The Inn at Shady Lawn

9.5 km from Downtown

Rhyan

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A rustic barn-style building with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a covered porch area.

4. The Mast Farm Inn

10.3 km from Downtown

Jodie

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a 'Welcome to our Porch' sign.

5. The Pineola

15 km from Downtown

Shannon

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a balcony.

6. 1 Mi to Beech Mtn Club: Couples Condo w/ Views

4.1 km from Downtown

CA $528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

An outdoor patio with fire pit seating and tables, surrounded by landscaped beds and a parking area in the background.

7. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

16.6 km from Downtown

Amanda

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A covered outdoor patio with a wooden deck, stone wall, and string lights.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

19.3 km from Downtown

William Renan

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A building with a stone facade and large windows, outdoor seating with metal tables and chairs, and a paved patio area.

9. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boone

19.9 km from Downtown

Simone

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A cabin with a stone pathway leading to a deck, surrounded by dense forest.

10. Heritage Hill Cabins

10.2 km from Downtown

Kenneth

CA $293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a door, a small white shelf with a coffee maker, a black refrigerator, and a mirror on the wall.

11. Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

18.5 km from Downtown

Shree Raag

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a red ottoman.

12. Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

18.4 km from Downtown

Johnathan

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception desk with a modern design, a large illuminated sign, and a computer monitor.

13. Holiday Inn Boone - University Area by IHG

18.6 km from Downtown

Mallory

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped garden with a sign indicating the entrance.

14. Sleep Inn Boone University Area

19.2 km from Downtown

Paige

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Boone, NC

19.8 km from Downtown

Charles

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A stone building with a sign reading "Holiday Resort Villa" and a paved road with fallen leaves.

16. Walk to Hiking & Skiing: Beech Mountain Condo

4.1 km from Downtown

"The first unit I reserved had some issues - sliding door wouldn't open and logging into the TV, but the host moved us to another unit that was much better. We didn't know that places would be closed either due to it being off season or Easter weekend. We had to go into Banner Elk to eat and buy groceries. Just wanted to add that for people like us that don't travel to the mountains often. Overall we had a good trip, but I would stay in Banner Elk, Boone, or Blowing Rock next time."

Emily

CA $551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A restaurant with wooden flooring, a mural of a landscape, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area

19.8 km from Downtown

Ignacio

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A wooden staircase with a wooden railing, a green sofa, and a dining table with chairs in a room with wooden walls and ceiling.

18. Boxwood Lodge

18 km from Downtown

Caroline

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A cabin with a stone chimney, wooden exterior, and a porch with steps leading to a deck.

19. Highland Hills Motel and Cabins – A Master Hosts Resort

16.3 km from Downtown

Evelyn

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

20. Rhode's Motor Lodge

19.2 km from Downtown

Elizabeth

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown

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Mill Ridge

While Mill Ridge might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co..

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A valley with autumn foliage, a small town, and rolling hills.

Tynecastle

If you're spending some time in Tynecastle, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are top sights worth seeing.

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A winding road through a mountainous area with autumn foliage.

Charter Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Charter Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The property and room were very clean and well maintained! The girl at the front desk who checked us in was very kind, friendly and helpful."

Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

10/10 Excellent

"I travel a lot and this hotel was really nice. The rooms were well laid out and spacious with comfortable beds. The staff was friendly and the location is very centrally located in Boone with good restaurants only steps away. We were allowed to check in early which was very helpful."

Chetola Resort

8/10 Good

"Lesley two messages with the front desk calls were not returned. Front desk attendant were very cold almost robotic other than one new your women who was great. We would pass front desk in the morning or entering the lobby they wouldn’t even look up. At dinner the food was not very good the server EJ was wonderful. Breakfast was good, I’m a tough customer as I hate to receive frozen items I could microwave myself at home. Sausage we microwaved jimmy dean as the bacon was also. The entire property is beautiful but it has aged without much updating. We gave it 4 stars as the one friendly front desk person upgrade our room as it was our wedding anniversary and we had requested a balcony room and they didn’t not have one At check in and upgraded us to a very nice room. We would return just know what to expand you check in. The Propert was clean and everything worked just felt like we were back in 1999."

Rhode's Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great motel for exploring the trails in the Boone area. Our king room was clean and spacious. I especially enjoyed the bean bag chair, it’s perfect for relaxing with a book after a hike. The onsite restaurant is fantastic - no need to go looking for a place to have dinner elsewhere. All the staff are very friendly. Definitely will stay again when in Boone."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?

Travelers to Banner Elk's Downtown neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Be sure to check out Elk Statue and Tate-Evans Park while you're in the neighborhood.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown area?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Banner Elk area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown.

What is there to do around this Banner Elk neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Elk Statue and Tate-Evans Park. When you're sightseeing in Banner Elk, Banner House Museum and Flat Top Brewing Company are also worth a stop.

Hotels in Downtown, Banner Elk

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. The Lodge at Banner Elk

2. Courtyard By Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk

3. The Inn at Shady Lawn

4. The Mast Farm Inn

5. The Pineola

6. 1 Mi to Beech Mtn Club: Couples Condo w/ Views

7. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

9. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boone

10. Heritage Hill Cabins

11. Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

12. Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

13. Holiday Inn Boone - University Area by IHG

14. Sleep Inn Boone University Area

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Boone, NC

16. Walk to Hiking & Skiing: Beech Mountain Condo

17. Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area

18. Boxwood Lodge

19. Highland Hills Motel and Cabins – A Master Hosts Resort

20. Rhode's Motor Lodge

Where to stay in Downtown

Mill Ridge

Tynecastle

Charter Hills

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

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