Near Downtown Asheville
Hotels near downtown Asheville with free parking
Asheville Hotel Group does not run a downtown hotel, but our two Tunnel Road properties, the Hampton Inn Asheville Tunnel Road and Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville, are only a short drive from downtown and include free on-site parking. You stay minutes from the action and skip the paid downtown garages, usually at lower nightly rates than downtown hotels.
Where should you stay to visit downtown Asheville?
Downtown Asheville is compact, walkable, and busy, which is exactly why parking there is scarce and almost always paid. The smarter base is just outside the core. Our two Tunnel Road hotels put you minutes from downtown by car while giving you free on-site parking, free breakfast, and typically lower rates than a room in the downtown grid.
The Hampton Inn Asheville Tunnel Road at 204 Tunnel Road and Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville at 88 Tunnel Road are both roughly a 5 to 10 minute drive from downtown. Please confirm exact times with the hotel or your map app, since traffic and your downtown destination both matter.
How do our five hotels compare for a downtown trip?
All five of our Hilton hotels include free parking and free WiFi, so the main difference for a downtown visit is the drive. The Tunnel Road pair is closest. The table below lists each hotel with an honest, hedged drive time to downtown.
| Hotel | Neighborhood | To downtown | Room type | Key amenities | Nightly band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Asheville — Tunnel Road | Tunnel Road · Asheville, NC | ~5–10 min by car | Guest rooms | Free hot breakfast, free parking, pool | $119–$169 |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville | Tunnel Road · Asheville, NC | ~5–10 min by car | All-suite, full kitchens | Free breakfast, free parking, pet-friendly | $108–$165 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Asheville South | Asheville South, NC | ~15 min by car | Guest rooms | On-site Garden Grille, free parking, pool | $110–$165 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites — Biltmore Area | Biltmore Area · Asheville, NC | ~10–15 min by car | Rooms and studio suites | Free hot breakfast, free parking, pool | $109–$189 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites — Asheville Airport | Fletcher, NC | ~20 min by car | Rooms and studio suites | Free hot breakfast, free parking, near AVL | $110–$165 |
Why skip a downtown hotel?
Downtown hotels charge for parking, when they offer it at all, and rates run higher because of the location. Staying on Tunnel Road flips that math: free parking, free breakfast, and a short drive in. For longer trips, Homewood Suites adds full kitchens and is pet-friendly, while the Hampton Inn Tunnel Road keeps it simple with free hot breakfast and a pool.
Want to see the full lineup, including our Biltmore-area and airport options? Browse all five of our hotels.
Frequently asked questions
Does Asheville Hotel Group have a hotel in downtown Asheville?
No. We do not operate a hotel inside the downtown core. Our two closest hotels, the Hampton Inn Asheville Tunnel Road and Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville, sit on Tunnel Road a short drive from downtown, with free on-site parking that downtown hotels rarely include.
How far are your hotels from downtown Asheville?
Our Tunnel Road hotels are roughly a 5 to 10 minute drive from downtown, depending on traffic. Please confirm exact drive times with the hotel or your map app before you travel.
Is parking free at your hotels?
Yes. On-site parking is complimentary at all of our Hilton hotels. Downtown Asheville parking is mostly paid garages and metered street spots, so staying with us means no parking fees or circling the block.
Which hotel is best for visiting downtown Asheville?
For the shortest drive to downtown, choose the Hampton Inn Asheville Tunnel Road for free hot breakfast or Homewood Suites for all-suite stays with full kitchens. Both are minutes from downtown and include free parking.