With a backdrop of North Carolina’s ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville mixes tradition and modernity to startling effect. Here you’ll find bars filled with bluegrass music next to lively artists’ studios or cutting-edge fusion restaurants housed in Art Deco buildings. With accommodation ranging from intimate B&Bs to extensive resorts, your can get your fill of trendy city explorations, or head to the hills, where it feels as though time has stood still. Our pick of the best places to stay in Asheville enables you do both with ease!

Explore the Downtown Art District for galleries, museums and vintage shops, or venture to the River Arts District to pop into the former warehouses and factories which line the French Broad River. Now housing artists’ studios, these are a brilliant place to admire everything from hand-woven fabrics to glass-blown sculptures — and to pick up some artwork to take home! For art and architecture on a legendary scale, visit the Biltmore Estate, the largest private home in the USA. Built in 1895 for shipping and railroad heir George Washington Vanderbilt ll, the sprawling mansion features 43 bathrooms, 65 fireplaces and an indoor bowling alley as well as 250 acres of gardens and an impressive art collection.

Outdoorsy types will find plenty to do around Asheville too. Try kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding on the river, or enjoy scenic hikes and horse rides in the Blue Ridge Mountains before returning to the city for evenings sipping locally-produced craft beer, savouring New Southern food and listening to some top-notch live music.

Whether you’re dreaming of a stylish city hotel or a cosy B&B, the best places to stay in Asheville promise the ideal base for experiencing the best of the area. Do book your trip well in advance as this is a popular destination for couples and families!

The Best Places to Stay in Asheville

For Swish City Style

• The Foundry is a cool, contemporary hotel in a former steel factory. The decor includes lots of swish steel and glass, with exposed brick walls and atmospheric lighting. Perfect for a glamorous and grown-up city escape. Well-placed for visiting the art galleries, studios and breweries of the River Arts District.
• Grand Bohemian Hotel is a characterful pick just outside Biltmore Village. Expect a mock-Tudor exterior, modern hunting lodge-style communal areas and beautifully-appointed guestrooms with rich velvet fabrics and indulgent bathrooms. Funky and romantic, the hotel also boasts a soothing spa, art gallery and excellent restaurant. Very chic.

For an intimate hideaway

• Sweet Biscuit Inn is a classic, owner-run B&B in a leafy Asheville suburb. Stay here for pretty floral decor in seven comfortable guestrooms and a warm, welcoming feel. The self-catering Carriage House is ideal for families!
• Black Walnut B&B is a romantic four-bedroom property with opulent interiors in an appealing heritage house. One for tranquil couples or history buffs eager to experience old-world Asheville, with lots of antique pieces and luxurious linens.
• Inn on Montford is a nineteenth-century Arts and Crafts property in the Montford Area Historic District. Designed by the same architect as the imposing Biltmore Estate, the hotel is a gorgeous choice for an indulgent couples' getaway. Think sumptuous textiles, crackling fireplaces and big bathrooms with inviting hot tubs.
• Chestnut Street Inn is a wonderful choice for foodies and families. Pick this property for eight classic guestrooms (including one two-bedroom suite) with canopy beds and patterned wallpaper, a lovely garden with a large terrace, and fun food-minded events. Expect eclectic breakfast picnics fusing the owner's French and Mexican heritages, margarita-making classes, wine-tastings and workshops.
• The Albemarle Inn promises an indulgent hideaway in an imposing 1909 Greek Revival mansion, complete with towering columns and a white-painted clapboard façade. Stroll around the historic Grove Park area, relax in the gardens, or hide away in one of 11 lavish period rooms. Stately and elegant, perfect for couples — also a popular wedding venue.

For an extensive resort

• Omni Grove Park is a historic landmark hotel nestled just ten minutes from Asheville. Pick this place for its quirky architecture and illustrious history — former guests include F Scott Fitzgerald. Designed in 1913 to feel like a grand private home, the hotel features classic rooms and suites (with great family options), showcasing smart Roycroft Arts and Crafts interiors. The indoor pool, spa and Donald Ross–designed golf course are all highlights.
• Inn on Biltmore Estate is an elegant, contemporary choice on the extensive Biltmore Estate. Stay here for the excellent pool, gym and spa, as well as heaps of outdoor activities to keep the whole family entertained. A lavish and luxurious base, great for discovering the Biltmore Estate.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY COTTAGE

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Want to fly to Asheville?

• Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, just 15 miles from the city centre, and hop aboard a bus or take a taxi to your hotel from there. Most hotels will be happy to arrange an airport pick-up in advance.
• North Carolina is great for a road trip! If you would like to hire a car, we suggest that you contact our online partner Rentalcars.
• Time your trip for the spring (April - May) or autumn (September - October) for pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Expand your search to explore all the best places to stay in Charlotte.
• Or the best hotels in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
• Alternatively, see our pick of the best places to stay in North Carolina.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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