10 Best Motels in Franklin: Find Cheap Motels in Franklin, NC 2026

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Colonial Inn Franklin : Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Sapphire Inn : Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Carolina Motel : Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

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Our top choices for Franklin motels

Sapphire Inn

Franklin

Albert

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Colonial Inn Franklin

Franklin

FRANK

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Two Rivers Lodge

Bryson City

Donnie

AED 247 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Robbinsville

John

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Tommy

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Chatuge Mountain Inn

Hayesville

steven

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Inn Sylva

Sylva

Michael

AED 296 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Route 19 Inn

Maggie Valley

Tammy

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton

Clayton

Breonna

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Americas Best Value Inn Clayton

Clayton

Javokhir

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | TV

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Whittier

Sherell

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

The Wells Hotel Cashiers

Cashiers

Graham

AED 650 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Rachel

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Hotel Cashiers

Cashiers

Adan

AED 584 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Cherokee

Lissette

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

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Top Franklin Hotel Reviews

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. The bed, the breakfast, the room, the staff. Except the bathroom was pretty small... at least in the Ruby suite."

Log Cabin - Views of Nantahala National Forest - Hot Tub -Fire Pit-Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time in this cabin. It was spacious and accomodated all of our needs. The view of the mountains was great. Loved that it is in a quiet area with paved roads. The host was great and answered all questions. "

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Franklin?

If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Franklin, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find something similar from more than 433 lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

At many motels, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Franklin?

Colonial Inn Franklin: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Sapphire Inn: Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Carolina Motel: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What things can I to do in Franklin?

Those who've visited Franklin have good things to say about its shops and mountain landscape. As you're sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. Enjoy nature with a stop at Nantahala River and Parker Meadows Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Ruby City Gems & Minerals, Bryson City Gem Mine, and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Some historical places you might want to see include Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine, and Sheffield Mine.

What's the seasonal weather like in Franklin?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Franklin to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Franklin is 72 inches.

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

We've gathered some information about getting around Franklin to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is located 50.7 mi (81.6 km) away from the city center. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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