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Our top choices for Franklin hotels

1. Hampton Inn Franklin

Franklin

Habtom

RM560

RM632 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

2. Quality Inn Franklin

Franklin

Nancy

RM445

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

3. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Franklin

Victor

RM323

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

4. Carolina Motel

Franklin

Clarence

RM400

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

5. Colonial Inn Franklin

Franklin

Cecilia

RM295

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

6. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Franklin

page

RM344

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

7. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin

Doris

RM465

RM524 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

8. Sapphire Inn

Franklin

James

RM303

RM342 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

9. Hot Tub, Pool Table! Luxury Log Cabin in Franklin

Franklin

RM1,350

RM2,920 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

10. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Dillsboro

Cynthia

RM389

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

Dillard

Tony

RM204

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

Sylva

Telissa

RM424

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

13. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Sylva

Philip

RM457

RM516 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

14. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

Sylva

Gene

RM375

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Sapphire

Robert

RM512

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. Dillard House

Dillard

Laura

RM478

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

17. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Sylva

Roberto

RM340

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

18. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Bryson City

Erica

RM360

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Highlands

mark

RM804

RM883 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

20. Nantahala Village

Bryson City

William

RM384

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Where to stay in Franklin

Find the best Franklin areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Clarks Chapel

Clarks Chapel

While Clarks Chapel isn't home to many top sights, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and The Factory are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Stay near popular Franklin attractions

The Factory

8.4/10 (37 reviews)

The Factory in Franklin offers WNC's largest entertainment complex with 100+ arcade games. Race on the two-story go-kart track, challenge friends to laser tag, or let little ones explore the Foam Factory play area.

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Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

9.2/10 (37 reviews)

This 1,500-seat theatre showcases diverse performances with impeccable acoustics in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy Broadway-style plays, concerts, and festivals in a venue where every seat offers excellent sightlines.

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Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

Unearth rubies, sapphires, and emeralds at this family-friendly gem mine with 150 feet of covered flumes. Experienced staff provide mining instruction while you sift through native or enriched buckets rain or shine.

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Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

Dig for authentic rubies and sapphires in the natural deposits of this North Carolina mine. Sift through native soil along the shaded flume line while Caler Creek's waters reveal your gemstone treasures.

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Old Cardinal Gem Mine

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Old Cardinal Gem Mine during your travels to Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Rose Creek Mine

8.0/10 (1 review)

Unearth rubies, sapphires, and garnets at this historic gem mine operating since 1952. Experienced staff guide you through sifting native dirt in covered flumes, making discoveries possible in any weather.

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Mason Mountain Mine

This family-run mine offers authentic gem hunting in unsalted native dirt rich with garnets, rubies, and sapphires. Sift through earth at your own pace while staff help identify your sparkling discoveries.

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Gold City Gem Mine

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Unearth precious gemstones at this family-friendly mine, home to a record-breaking 1,061-carat sapphire. Try both outdoor and heated indoor flumes for year-round gem hunting adventures.

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Learn more about Franklin

Nestled in the mountains and surrounded by Nantahala National Forest, this gem-rich town sparkles with natural beauty. Pan for rubies at Cherokee Mine, then explore local culture at the Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum or Scottish Tartans Museum.

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Top Franklin Hotel Reviews

Sapphire Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasant stay. The room stay was for two nights and it was a good experience from start to finish. I enjoyed the outside-of-the-room rocking chairs. WiFi and premium TV channels worked well without lag time. Would book again."

Carolina Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this motel ,very clean very friendly staff. One staff member recommended a wonderful restaurant in Georgia called the Blue Hound BBQ it was excellent. The restaurant was only 15 mins away. Very quiet and relaxing."

Hampton Inn Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were very clean and quiet. My grandkids enjoyed the pool and the little market in the lobby. Made our little vacation enjoyable."

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

8/10 Good

"It was clean and it was cheap. All I need from a hotel. I will stay there again."

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfasts were fantastic! The added use of the upstairs porch added to our stay. The porch was a great place to enjoy the cool breeze, read to each other and play games. We stayed an extra night to enjoy the inn and surrounding area."

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"If you’re looking for a clean minimalist place within walking distance of food entertainment and adventure this is the perfect place. We were able to get great room rate of $55 per night and this was an exceptional deal for the above stated situation."

Colonial Inn Franklin

8/10 Good

"Descent inn for family and friends. Near to the town for any ammenities, food within 10 mins Good for a weekend stay and close to some of the waterfalls nearby"

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