Last updated: October 2026
Asheville — Traveler Guide
The best-rated 4- and 5-star hotels in Asheville for a Christmas trip, with this year's festive events, December weather and the best areas to stay.
Quick Answer
Our top pick for Christmas in Asheville is The Windsor - Asheville in Downtown Asheville, rated 9.5 from 152 Booking.com reviews. Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG is a strong alternative at 9.3.
7 places · Checked October 2026
Downtown Asheville
In Downtown Asheville. Booking.com puts it about 90 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 across 152 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.5 guest score from 152 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown Asheville
In Downtown Asheville. Booking.com puts it about 50 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 344 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 344 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Asheville
In Asheville. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 210 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.4 guest score from 210 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
River Arts District
In River Arts District. Booking.com puts it about 1.6 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 358 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 358 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
River Arts District
In River Arts District. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 386 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.2 guest score from 386 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown Asheville
In Downtown Asheville. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 884 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.1 guest score from 884 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
River Arts District
In River Arts District. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 433 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.1 guest score from 433 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
Asheville's holiday season centres on Christmas at Biltmore, a gingerbread competition and light displays, plus a downtown parade and ice rink. December is cold, with a chance of snow in the mountains. Many of the biggest events start in early to mid November.
Dates and times change from year to year, so check the organiser's listing before you travel.
December highs are about 9°C (48°F) and lows about minus 1°C (30°F), with cold nights and occasional light snow.
How we picked: the 7 hotels in this guide are 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts in Asheville with the strongest Booking.com guest scores, weighted by how many reviews they have. Scores and review counts were checked in October 2026.
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It runs from 6 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, according to ExploreAsheville. Candlelight Christmas Evenings are separately ticketed, and in 2025 were by reservation only.
Light snow is possible, but heavy snow in the city is not typical. Higher roads in the surrounding mountains can be icy.
Yes. Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina in September 2024 and flooded parts of the River Arts District and Biltmore Village. Both have recovered strongly, but check specific venues before travelling.
The Windsor - Asheville has the highest score of the places in this guide for Christmas: 9.5 out of 10 from 152 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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