Must-see hotels in North Carolina

  • Ivey's Hotel

    Charlotte

    The Ivey's 42 Parisian-inspired rooms – all on the 2nd floor of a 1924 department-store building – are steeped in history (the 400-year-old oak-wood…

  • Inn on Turner

    Coastal North Carolina

    Impeccably tasteful aqua-toned coastal contemporary decor – no gaudy antiques here – dominates this four-room B&B occupying a historic 1866 wooden cream…

  • Bunn House

    Asheville

    The six rooms and suites in this meticulously restored 1905 home, in a residential neighborhood half a mile north of downtown, are awash with exposed…

  • Sea Monkey Hostel and Kite School

    Outer Banks

    Located on a side road in a residential house, this super-friendly hostel has four comfortable basic rooms, and is one of the most inexpensive options in…

  • Sweet Peas Hostel

    Asheville

    This spick-and-span, well-run, contemporary hostel occupies an unbeatable downtown location. The loft-like open-plan space, with its exposed brick walls,…

  • CW Worth House

    Coastal North Carolina

    One of our favorite B&Bs in North Carolina, this turreted 1893 Queen Anne home is dotted with antiques and Victorian touches, but still manages to feel…

  • Duke Mansion

    Charlotte

    The century-old former home of the Duke family, including legendary heiress Doris Duke, is now a delightful B&B inn. Set in wooded gardens in the…

  • Kimpton Cardinal

    North Carolina

    Downtown’s classiest hotel opened in 2016, in the refurbished RJ Reynolds building downtown, a 1929 art deco structure that served as the prototype for…

  • The Zevely Inn

    North Carolina

    The only lodging option in the peaceful historic neighborhood of Old Salem belonged to the city mayor during the 1840s. Now a B&B, its exquisitely…

  • Omni Grove Park Inn

    Asheville

    Commanding sweeping Blue Ridge views, this titanic Arts and Crafts–style stone lodge harks back to a bygone era of mountain glamor. Each of the 36ft-wide…

  • Pecan Tree Inn

    Coastal North Carolina

    It was the first house in the town to have gas lighting, indoor plumbing and a telephone. Today, the six guest rooms are plush, but a little chintzy, all…

  • Pam's Pelican B&B

    Outer Banks

    This wildly popular B&B has just four rooms, reached via a series of colorful corridors, in a typical island home loaded with artsy knickknacks. Rates…

  • Aloft Asheville Downtown

    Asheville

    With a giant chalkboard in the lobby, groovy young staff and an outdoor clothing store on the 1st floor, this place looks like the inner circle of hipster…

  • Sanderling Resort & Spa

    Outer Banks

    Remodeled rooms have given this posh place a stylish feel. Decor is impeccably tasteful, and the attached balconies are an inviting place to enjoy the…

  • Asheville Glamping

    Asheville

    Friendly Joana runs three separate sites: two within 5 miles of downtown, the other 10 miles north towards Hot Springs. Each is peppered with a…

  • Stella Maris Hostel

    Coastal North Carolina

    This great hostel, located in a 1913 house, is a good-value getaway within walking distance of downtown. It's small – just two six-bed dorms (one mixed,…

  • Downtown Inn & Suites

    Asheville

    The Downtown Inn will only suit those who value location and price above amenities and peace. It’s an old-style motel on a noisy street, with old…

  • Dunhill Hotel

    Charlotte

    The staff shine at this heart-of-Uptown hotel, which has been welcoming guests since 1929 – this was the first hotel in Charlotte to have en-suite…

  • Campfire Lodgings

    Asheville

    All yurts should have flat-screen TVs, don't you think? Sleep like the world's most stylish Mongolian nomad in a furnished multiroom tent, half a mile up…

  • Cape Hatteras KOA Resort

    Outer Banks

    Beachfront campground open all year, with lots of facilities (including a hot tub) and sites for RVs and tents, plus cabin accommodation. Kayak and…

  • Ocracoke Campgrounds

    Outer Banks

    Good value for money for small groups, Ocracoke Campgrounds offers more than 100 sites on sand on the island. Flush toilets, drinking water, showers and…

  • Tranquil House Inn

    Outer Banks

    Situated at the harbor, with waterfront views, this inn is within an easy walk of the restaurants, cafes and attractions of Manteo. The 25 tastefully…

  • Shutters on the Banks

    Outer Banks

    Centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, this welcoming 88-room beachfront hotel exudes a snappy, colorful style with pastel tones and beach art on the…

  • Bon Paul & Sharky's

    Asheville

    Bon Paul & Sharky's has been welcoming hostelers into this colorful West Asheville 1920 home, a $10 Uber ride from South Slope, for well over a decade…

  • Breakwater Inn

    Outer Banks

    The end of the road doesn't look so bad at this three-story shingled inn. Rooms come with kitchenette and a private deck with views, and are some of the…

  • Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

    Coastal North Carolina

    We're not sure what we like best: the gorgeous views of the Cape Fear River, the wooden boardwalk or the short walk to downtown fun. Standard rooms aren't…

  • Frisco Woods Campground

    Outer Banks

    This family-friendly waterfront campsite is welcoming and tidy; the cabins are one of the best deals in the area, but book up quickly. Plenty of…

  • Hampton Inn Morehead City

    Coastal North Carolina

    Yep, it's part of a national chain, but the helpful staff and the views of Bogue Sound make this Hampton Inn a nice choice – plus it's in a convenient…

  • Omni Charlotte Hotel

    Charlotte

    With almost 400 comfortable, contemporary rooms, this recently revamped 16-story hotel offers some of the lowest Uptown rates you’ll find, particularly on…

  • Oregon Inlet Campground

    Outer Banks

    Near Bodie Island Lighthouse, Oregon Inlet is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Facilities include more than 100 sites, plus…

  • Cape Point Campground

    Outer Banks

    The largest campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore with some 199 sites, plus four sets of restrooms and outdoor shower facilities.

  • Frisco Campground

    Outer Banks

    Near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Offers more than 120 sites with paved parking, a picnic table and a charcoal grill for cooking.

  • Hotel Arras

    Asheville

    Pack Sq’s BB&T tower, a 50-year-old modernist classic that’s the tallest skyscraper in Asheville, is being revamped and overhauled to house this luxury…

  • Grand Bohemian Charlotte

    Charlotte

    This luxury Uptown hotel, due to open in late 2019, soars 16 stories above Uptown, with 254 rooms between its ground-level restaurant and rooftop bar.