Banner Elk, NC
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Where to stay in Banner Elk
Find the best Banner Elk areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Elk Statue and Tate-Evans Park.
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.
Tynecastle
If you're spending some time in Tynecastle, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are top sights worth seeing.
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 Julian Price Park.
Smoketree Lodge
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff was extra friendly... But the pictures on the site don't accurately represent this property. The inside of the lodge is very cool... but the game room pictures are apparently very old. The games shown in the pictures were not the same. The cool arcade games were missing... ..."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
The Lodge at Banner Elk
1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
The price is ￥26,573 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
￥26,573
￥29,961 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
The Highlands at Sugar
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (825 reviews)
"Don't book this place (insert sad face here) We arrived and the property is really run down. They checked us into a room that had paint peeling from the bathroom. The bedspread had a cut in it and the dirty mattresses were showing. It smelled musty. We went to the office to let them know of all of ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
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.
Smoketree Lodge
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff was extra friendly... But the pictures on the site don't accurately represent this property. The inside of the lodge is very cool... but the game room pictures are apparently very old. The games shown in the pictures were not the same. The cool arcade games were missing... ..."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
The Highlands at Sugar
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (825 reviews)
"Don't book this place (insert sad face here) We arrived and the property is really run down. They checked us into a room that had paint peeling from the bathroom. The bedspread had a cut in it and the dirty mattresses were showing. It smelled musty. We went to the office to let them know of all of ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Heritage Hill Cabins
161 Alnic Ln Banner Elk NC
Stay at this cabin in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Beech Mountain Resort and Alta Vista Gallery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Our second stay at these cabins and always impressive and beautiful. We will return and we also highly recommend."
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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.
