Banner Elk Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lake surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, reflecting the colors of the leaves.
A lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees reflecting in the water.
A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.
A river flowing through a forested valley with a waterfall.
A mountainous landscape with a suspension bridge, dense forest, rocky terrain, and a clear sky.

Where to stay in Banner Elk

Find the best Banner Elk areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Banner Elk
Learn more about Banner Elk

Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Elk Statue and Tate-Evans Park.

Charter Hills

While Charter Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz.

Tynecastle

While visiting Tynecastle, you might make a stop by sights like Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River.

Mill Ridge

Though Mill Ridge may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Julian Price Park.

The Lodge at Banner Elk

The Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 out of 5
1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
The price is £79 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
£79
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was very clean, and nicely renovated. They are renovating the whole property so it’s dusty but the staff was also great!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

The Lodge at Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
"Cool retro style hotel. Very clean. Very friendly. Nice indoor pool and hottub."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Smoketree Lodge
Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

3 out of 5
3781 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
The price is £112 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£112
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free parking, private hot tubs and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (974 reviews)
"Was disappointed the room was on the first floor. I wanted to upgrade to the second floor but I was told that there weren’t any second floor rooms but I could see there were. The refrigerator in the room was extremely loud and finally I had to turn it off to sleep. We did make it work eventually ..."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort
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

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
"Cool retro style hotel. Very clean. Very friendly. Nice indoor pool and hottub."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Smoketree Lodge
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (859 reviews)
"The apartment was clean and comfortable. The view was great. The electric heater in the living room was a bit noisy. The bathroom was recently renovated and nice. The staff person at checkout was very nice."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

The Highlands at Sugar
Heritage Hill Cabins

Heritage Hill Cabins

3 out of 5
161 Alnic Ln Banner Elk NC
Stay at this cabin in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hawksnest Tubing Park and Beech Mountain Resort ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
"The Gazbo Cabin was clean and fresh. Wonderful linens, towels, etc. Had what looked like a wood burning stove that was actually a gas logs unit that heated the entire cabin. Time for bed we discovered a TERRIBLE bed. The bed had multiple lumps and sages making it impossible to sleep. According the ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Heritage Hill Cabins
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.

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