Book a Top Franklin Motel

If you can’t find 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 hotels and other lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

At most motels, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels became more prevalent in the US 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.

Colonial Inn Franklin: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Sapphire Inn: Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. You’ll be located within 29 minutes of Western Carolina University by car. Carolina Motel: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Rodeway Inn: You’ll be located within 28 minutes of Western Carolina University by car. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a soaking tub.

Expedia has 5 low-cost motels 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, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Nantahala River, Dry Falls and Lake Glenville. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Ruby City Gems & Minerals, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Some historical places you might want to see include Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine, Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Mason’s Ruby and Sapphire Mine.

Weather can make or break a road trip, 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 temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Franklin is 1830 mm.

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 heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.