10 Best Motels in Bristol: Find Cheap Motels in Bristol, VA 2026

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Motel 6 Bristol, VA : If driving, you'll be within 17 minutes of Bristol Motor Speedway. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Travel Inn Bristol near State St : Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. You'll be located within 14 minutes of Bristol Motor Speedway by car. Skyland Inn : Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Budget Host Inn Bristol : You'll be located within 10 minutes of Bristol Motor Speedway by car. Free parking and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay, along with room amenities like WiFi.

When the Bristol Gas and Electric Company was purchased in 1910 the new owners donated this advertising sign. The “Mammoth Electric Sign”, measuring 60’ wide by 35’ high, was shipped by rail and dedicated on July 4 to a crowd of over 3,000 citizens. For its first five years it was perched on the top of The Interstate Hardware building until it was removed in 1915 to its present location over State Street. The original slogan read, “Push, That’s Bristol”, which was the mantra for the era’s industrial “push” that centered in Bristol. In 1921 the polish of the sign had diminished Bristol’s marketing icon when its lights would flicker “PU” That’s Bristol or “SH” that’s Bristol, and a citywide campaign chose its current slogan. In 1988 it was accepted to the National Register of Historical Places.
In 2010 this enormous structure, the Bristol Slogan Sign, marked its 100th year on the eastern end of downtown Bristol, itself straddling State Street. It has been a part of community pride and the one structure in the city that has identified Bristol’s common purpose and heritage. The message on this sign has been the marketing slogan for the city for close to 90 of those years, and considered one of the oldest community slogans in the United States. It reads, “Bristol Va – Tenn, A Good Place To Live”.

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Motel 6 Bristol, VA

Bristol

john

￥12,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Alpine Motel

Abingdon

Frank

￥13,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Travel Inn Bristol near State St

Bristol

Jonathan

Motel 6 Kingsport, TN

Kingsport

Matt

￥11,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City

Johnson City

Krystel

￥11,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Americourt Hotel

Elizabethton

Carol

￥12,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Americourt Hotel

Mountain City

Sandra

Travelers Inn

Elizabethton

David

Rodeway Inn

Glade Spring

Tina

￥14,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Mountain Empire Motel

Mountain City

Joseph

￥8,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 17 - Mar 18

Americourt Extended Stays

Kingsport

michelle

￥10,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Eleven E Motel

Johnson City

Amy

￥7,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

Park n Stay Inn

Johnson City

Jonathan

￥7,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

Motel 6 Chilhowie, VA I-81

Chilhowie

Cindy

￥9,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Super 8 by Wyndham Kingsport /I-81

Kingsport

Lisa

￥8,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

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Accommodation	17 Motels
Lowest Price	￥7,096
Highest Price	￥14,143

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Bristol?

If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Bristol, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 86 hotels and other lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

Motels often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Bristol?

Motel 6 Bristol, VA: If driving, you'll be within 17 minutes of Bristol Motor Speedway. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Travel Inn Bristol near State St: Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. You'll be located within 14 minutes of Bristol Motor Speedway by car. Skyland Inn: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Budget Host Inn Bristol: You'll be located within 10 minutes of Bristol Motor Speedway by car. Free parking and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay, along with room amenities like WiFi.

What things can I to do in Bristol?

As you're sightseeing around this family-friendly area, take time to check out the shops and entertainment venues. People visiting Bristol speak highly of its restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Cumberland Square Park, Sugar Hollow Park, and Mumpower Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Putt-Putt Fun Center, Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center, and Warpath Bowling Lanes. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, and Clear Creek Golf Club.

What's the seasonal weather like in Bristol?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Bristol to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Bristol is 45 inches.

What are my options for getting around Bristol when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Bristol to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands), which is located 10.6 mi (17 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional), which is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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