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Our top choices for Princeton hotels

1. Sleep Inn & Suites Smithfield near I-95

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Selma/Smithfield I-95

A modern lobby with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a large TV screen.

3. Hampton Inn by Hilton Smithfield Selma

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large aquarium, seating area, and a reception desk.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Smithfield - Selma I -95 by IHG

A buffet area with various food items and utensils.

5. Quality Inn Kenly I-95

A motel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

6. Tru By Hilton Smithfield I-95

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and a table.

7. Motel 6 Kenly, NC

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned floor.

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Smithfield-Selma, NC

A modern kitchen with blue cabinetry, white subway tiles, and pendant lighting.

9. Spark by Hilton Smithfield I-95

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a sign that reads "spark by Hilton."

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Smithfield Selma/I-95

A kitchen with dark stone walls, wooden shelves, and a black countertop.

11. Home2 Suites By Hilton Smithfield Selma

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and a view of the surrounding buildings.

12. Comfort Inn Smithfield near I-95

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a refrigerator.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Selma

A two-story building with a covered entrance and a clear sky.

14. Red Roof Inn Kenly – I-95

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof and a parking lot in front.

15. Quality Inn Selma - Smithfield

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with curtains.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Goldsboro - Base Area by IHG

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a modern chandelier.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Smithfield/Selma

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, coffee machines, a self-serve pancake station, and a breakfast sign.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Goldsboro, NC

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a staircase.

19. Best Western Plus Goldsboro

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue textured wall, and a framed floral artwork.

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Goldsboro

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a TV, and a sofa.

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Princeton Town Hall

Princeton Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Princeton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's waterfalls and monuments.

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Princeton Park

Explore the great outdoors at Princeton Park, a lovely green space in Princeton. Discover the area's waterfalls and monuments.

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Top Princeton Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Smithfield near I-95

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

Hampton Inn by Hilton Smithfield Selma

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large aquarium, seating area, and a reception desk.

Tru By Hilton Smithfield I-95

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and a table.

Spark by Hilton Smithfield I-95

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a sign that reads "spark by Hilton."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Smithfield - Selma I -95 by IHG

A buffet area with various food items and utensils.

Quality Inn Kenly I-95

A motel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Selma/Smithfield I-95

A modern lobby with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a large TV screen.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Smithfield Selma/I-95

A kitchen with dark stone walls, wooden shelves, and a black countertop.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Smithfield-Selma, NC

A modern kitchen with blue cabinetry, white subway tiles, and pendant lighting.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Goldsboro Nc

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Goldsboro - Base Area by IHG

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a modern chandelier.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Goldsboro

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a TV, and a sofa.

Comfort Inn Smithfield near I-95

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a refrigerator.

Hampton Inn Goldsboro NC

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a well-lit entrance and a welcoming sign.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Goldsboro, NC

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a staircase.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Goldsboro

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling and a tiled floor.

Tru By Hilton Wilson

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, colorful seating, and a variety of food items on display.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best area to stay in Princeton?

The best area to stay in Princeton is generally around the town center, particularly near Main Street, for convenient access to local amenities and a central location within the community.

The town center of Princeton is a modest, walkable area focused around the intersection of Main Street (US-70) and NC-222. You'll find local businesses, a few eateries, and the town's municipal buildings here. It's a quiet area that provides a good base for exploring the surrounding rural landscape. This central location is ideal for solo travelers seeking a relaxed stay with easy access to the town's core offerings.

For those traveling with families or planning to visit nearby attractions, staying just outside the immediate town center, along US-70, can be beneficial. This area often provides more options for accommodations with amenities like parking and easier access for day trips to larger towns or natural areas.

When is the best time to go to Princeton?

The best times to visit Princeton, North Carolina, are during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to October) when the weather is most pleasant for outdoor activities.

During these months, you'll experience mild temperatures, making it comfortable to explore local attractions without the intense heat and humidity of summer or the chill of winter. This is ideal for visitors who enjoy walking tours or spending time outdoors.

For those planning to visit during the summer months (July and August), be prepared for warmer temperatures and higher humidity.

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How much is the nightly rate at a Princeton hotel?

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