Title: TOP Cheap Hotels in Southeastern United States for 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Southeastern United States Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeastern-United-States.dx6209937)[Hotels in Southeastern United States](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeastern-United-States-Hotels.d6209937.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Southeastern United States](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeastern-United-States-Holiday-Rentals.d6209937.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Southeastern United States](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Southeastern-United-States.d6209937.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southeastern United States Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southeastern-United-States.d6209937.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southeastern United States Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeastern-United-States.d6209937.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![The grand centerpiece at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is Cinderella Castle, a replica of the fairy tale castle seen in the 1950 film. 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Front desk folks were very nice!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Bradford £50 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Walterboro-Hotels-Motel-6-Walterboro.h2311717.Hotel-Information) ![Free continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17934/96df908b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17934/de5df0fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17934/fd136cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17934/a62f4f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Econo Lodge Lenoir City - Knoxville Area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Knoxville-Hotels-Econo-Lodge.h17934.Hotel-Information) Lenoir City 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,008 reviews) "Solid place, great staff, the hotel punches well above its weight" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Ryan £75 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Knoxville-Hotels-Econo-Lodge.h17934.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41600/41538/a7176e78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41600/41538/205ac30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41600/41538/e963bf80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41600/41538/ec4022bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Florida City/Homestead/Everglades [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Florida-CityHomesteadEverglades.h41538.Hotel-Information) Florida City 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,868 reviews) "Was clean and breakfast was nice, staff friendly " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Michelle £67 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Florida-CityHomesteadEverglades.h41538.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3565/0741c19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3565/adff3651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3565/90-eb6395c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3565/61616e3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Smokies Inn Cherokee [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cherokee-Hotels-Great-Smokies-Inn-Cherokee.h3565.Hotel-Information) Downtown Cherokee 9.4/10 Exceptional (1,905 reviews) "Nice place, pleasant staff. We enjoyed our stay at this property. Will stay again. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jody £58 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cherokee-Hotels-Great-Smokies-Inn-Cherokee.h3565.Hotel-Information) ![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21089/c356e1a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21089/873ab8e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21089/07e9ccb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21089/7a44c186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bryson Inn [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Airy-Hotels-Bryson-Inn.h21089.Hotel-Information) Mount Airy 8.8/10 Excellent (1,118 reviews) "The rooms are very clean, the staff are so very nice! We love staying here." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Julie £69 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Airy-Hotels-Bryson-Inn.h21089.Hotel-Information) ![Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751300/87751251/65bb1db5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751300/87751251/8141b641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751300/87751251/08e4e71e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751300/87751251/1bb1bda0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 By Wyndham Pigeon Forge Downtown [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pigeon-Forge-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Pigeon-Forge-Downtown.h87751251.Hotel-Information) Downtown Pigeon Forge 8.6/10 Excellent (916 reviews) "Staff checked us in promptly. Room was clean. Enjoyed our stay!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jennifer £34 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pigeon-Forge-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Pigeon-Forge-Downtown.h87751251.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41700/41659/d1411720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41700/41659/24e62ffd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41700/41659/fba0d65b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41700/41659/3d7d45b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Athena Inn [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chattanooga-Hotels-Athena-Inn.h41659.Hotel-Information) Hamilton Place 7.8/10 Good (1,000 reviews) "Room was extremely clean and ready, the location was peaceful and kind of hidden" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Richard [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chattanooga-Hotels-Athena-Inn.h41659.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200900/200838/03562aa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200900/200838/0fbf5bd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200900/200838/6f565d82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200900/200838/2c0c1c12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Key West Inn Fairhope Al [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mobile-Hotels-Key-West-Inn-Fairhope-Al.h200838.Hotel-Information) Fairhope 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,082 reviews) "Friendly and accommodating front desk staff, clean room, excellent breakfast" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Lynn £73 includes taxes & fees 24 Mar - 25 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mobile-Hotels-Key-West-Inn-Fairhope-Al.h200838.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1495100/1495003/4c77265e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1495100/1495003/56aad002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1495100/1495003/a374a937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1495100/1495003/8efcfe52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home Town Inn Ringgold [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dalton-Hotels-Home-Town-Inn-Ringgold.h1495003.Hotel-Information) Ringgold 8.6/10 Excellent (1,007 reviews) "Front desk lady was very nice and room was priced right for what we need. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Leland £56 includes taxes & fees 24 Mar - 25 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dalton-Hotels-Home-Town-Inn-Ringgold.h1495003.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22600/22525/2996860f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22600/22525/a0834c52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22600/22525/24b36c2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22600/22525/7e252114.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleep Inn Hickory South [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hickory-Hotels-Sleep-Inn.h22525.Hotel-Information) Hickory 8.4/10 Very good (1,061 reviews) "staff is courteous, location is excellent" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Bill £63 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hickory-Hotels-Sleep-Inn.h22525.Hotel-Information) 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. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07®ionId=6209937&adults=2&travelerType=budget_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Find out more about Southeastern United States ## How to get cheap hotels in Southeastern United States? ✅ The **length of stay** in Southeastern United States often varies depending on the nature of the trip, but many travellers opt to stay for several days or up to a week to take in Southeastern United States's notable landmarks and points of interest. ✅ If you're looking for **cheap hotels in Southeastern United States** in 2026, book your hotel well in advance. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Top Southeastern United States Hotel Reviews ![Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3348/6382cc3a_y.jpg) ### Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter 8/10 Good "Great location, friendly/helpful staff, great place to stay." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Atlanta-Hotels-Wyndham-Atlanta-Perimeter.h3348.Hotel-Information) ![Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/81300/81223/2665e91b_y.jpg) ### Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach 10/10 Excellent "Great location - we could see the beach from our room. The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, and the beach was steps away! Wish we had stayed longer so we could have enjoyed the pool as well." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Loews-Miami-Beach-Hotel-South-Beach.h81223.Hotel-Information) ![Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069000/1068973/1ef981b1_y.jpg) ### Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration 10/10 Excellent "Buena opción para visitar los parques de Orlando. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Vacation-Village-At-Parkway.h1068973.Hotel-Information) ![Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23200/23110/91c45539_y.jpg) ### Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando 8/10 Good "Checking in at 2am was easy and very nice we had a shuttle waiting to bring us to our room. Resort is huge!! Pools are nice, lots of chairs and an abundance of towels available. Kids enjoyed basketball and the pool volleyball net. Large hot tub was also really fun. Dinner at Zimmies was great too!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Sheraton-Vistana-Resort-Villas.h23110.Hotel-Information) ![Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903300/903289/e207a6b9_y.jpg) ### Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale 8/10 Good "Nice property but no coffee maker in the room. So you have to go to the lobby for coffee & it’s only served from 7-11AM. If you’re not going to have coffee in the rooms they should have coffee available early…like 5 or 6AM. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Red-Carpet-Inn-AirportCruiseport.h903289.Hotel-Information) ![Park Central South Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1200/1168/280efeed_y.jpg) ### Park Central South Beach 8/10 Good "Room was nice and clean. Staff were friendly enough but would’ve appreciated an earlier check in. Room was hard to find and elevator seemed unreliable and had to take the stairs a number of times." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-The-Celino-South-Beach.h1168.Hotel-Information) ![Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5970000/5963300/5963292/4c48bd3d_y.jpg) ### Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort 8/10 Good "No Airport Shuttle, rooms was clean and staff was friendly. wish there was no to do then Pools, as it was cold when we were there." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Cabana-Bay-Beach-Resort.h5963292.Hotel-Information) ![The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8016/cdb39e06_y.jpg) ### The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach 8/10 Good "After a bad experience with our room, the front desk guys did a great job moving us to another one in good shape. The location and beach are amazing. Property needs a little TLC. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach-Hotels-The-Island-Resort-At-Fort-Walton-Beach.h8016.Hotel-Information) ![Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8892/8068a653_y.jpg) ### Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando 6/10 Okay "Rooms show wear and tear " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Rosen-Inn-At-Pointe-Orlando.h8892.Hotel-Information) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Packages - Cars - More ways to book - [Hotels near Great Smoky Mountains National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6025878-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Great Smoky Mountains National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park-United-States-of-America.d6025878.Attraction) - [Compact Car Hire near Great Smoky Mountains National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compact-Car-Rentals-In-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park.d6025878-tCompact.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) - [Car hire near Great Smoky Mountains National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park.d6025878.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Luxury Car Hire in Cherohala Skyway ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Luxury-Car-Rentals-In-Cherohala-Skyway.d553248635997959187-tLuxury.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) - [Premium Car Hire near Great Smoky Mountains National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Premium-Car-Rentals-In-Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park.d6025878-tPremium.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) - [Book Cheap Hotels in Southeastern United States on Expedia.com ](https://www.expedia.com/Southeastern-United-States-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d6209937-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)