Title: Visit East Franklin: Best of East Franklin Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in East Franklin](https://expedia.ca/East-Franklin-Hotels.d553248635975868409.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in East Franklin](https://expedia.ca/East-Franklin-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975868409.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[East Franklin Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-East-Franklin.d553248635975868409.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Franklin Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/East-Franklin.d553248635975868409.Destination-Travel-Guides) # East Franklin ## Travel Guide ## Visit East Franklin Things to do - East Franklin Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in East Franklin ![Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2497600/2497542/e722abff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City 82 Songbird Forest Road, Bryson City, NC CA $105 CA $119 total Nov 5 - Nov 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bryson City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews) parking area large. Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F11%2F2025&endDate=06%2F11%2F2025&selected=2497542&PinnedHotelID=2497542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975868409) ![Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/895500/895469/d3932835_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites 248 WBI Drive, Dillsboro, NC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $135 CA $153 total Nov 30 - Dec 1 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillsboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews) Very nice hotel. The check-in process very efficient and quick. The staff was extremely friendly. The room was spacious and super clean. The bathroom was very clean and plenty of hot water with very good water pressure. The balcony overlooking the river was very relaxing, listening to the noise of ... Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F11%2F2025&endDate=01%2F12%2F2025&selected=895469&PinnedHotelID=895469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975868409) ![Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5422900/5422896/aa4360df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area 89 Rufus Robinson Rd, Sylva, NC CA $118 CA $134 total Nov 17 - Nov 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sylva. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews) Room was spacious, clean. Bathroom spotless, staff friendly. i'll be definitely staying here again Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F11%2F2025&endDate=18%2F11%2F2025&selected=5422896&PinnedHotelID=5422896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975868409) [See all 3,341 properties in East Franklin](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F11%2F2025&endDate=06%2F11%2F2025®ionId=553248635975868409) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Nantahala Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2760000/2759000/2758950/b633077f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nantahala Cabins 580 Nantahala Cabins Ln, Bryson City, NC Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Bryson City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bryson City Gem Mine and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews) It was a cute cabin. Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Cherokee-Hotels-Nantahala-Cabins.h2758950.Hotel-Information) ![Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1855500/1855491/aad269a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley 127 B Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Sapphire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! 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