Barbourville Hotels: Where to Stay in Kentucky

Barbourville is a small Kentucky college town in Knox County, and the list of hotels in Barbourville is very short. One motel-style hotel sits inside town. Larger chains, state park lodges, and cabins sit in nearby towns. This guide covers every Barbourville KY hotel we could confirm, explains the brand change at the main property, and shows where to stay in Barbourville and the surrounding area. Rates change daily, so we do not quote any prices.

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Quick Answer: Where to Stay in Barbourville

Only one hotel inside Barbourville appeared in the sources we checked. Choice Hotels lists the Quality Inn at 1476 South US Highway 25E. Hotel directories and Expedia agree. Most other travel sites still show the old Best Western name for the same address.

If you want more choice, look at the towns nearby. Corbin, Williamsburg, Middlesboro, and London all have chain hotels. Two Kentucky state resort parks offer lodges and cabins for a scenic stay. We list each below and flag what we could not confirm.

Quality Inn Barbourville: The Main Hotel in Town

The Quality Inn stands at 1476 South US Highway 25E, Barbourville, KY 40906. The Choice Hotels page gives the front desk number as 606-645-1107. Call this number before you arrive to confirm your booking.

Choice Hotels lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available. A second listing on HotelPlanner shows the same times.

The Choice Hotels page lists free Wi-Fi, a free hot breakfast each morning, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs. The property is smoke free. Parking is free, and the lot has room for trucks, buses, and RVs. A sundry shop is on site.

Pet rules differ by source. Choice Hotels says pets are welcome for a fee per pet per night, with a limit of two pets per room. One third-party page gave mixed information on pets. Call the hotel to confirm the current pet policy and fee before you bring an animal.

HotelPlanner describes a single-level building with no elevator and says the hotel is wheelchair accessible with some limits. Ask the front desk about your specific needs. The same listing counts 43 rooms. We found this number on only one site, so treat the count as unconfirmed.

The Best Western Wilderness Trail Inn Is Now a Quality Inn

Older guides, including the earlier version of this page, listed the Best Western Wilderness Trail Inn. Many booking sites still use the Best Western name. The address on those listings is 1476 South US Highway 25E, the same address Choice Hotels gives for the Quality Inn.

Expedia, Hotels.com, and Choice Hotels all show the Quality Inn name today. We found no separate Best Western in Barbourville. Do not search for two hotels. You are looking at one building under a new flag.

Reviews and photos on older listings may show the Best Western era. Amenities and policies may have changed with the brand. Check the Choice Hotels page or call 606-645-1107 for current details.

Hotels Near Barbourville: Chain Options in Nearby Towns

Several towns within a short drive have more hotels. HotelGuides lists these towns as 13 to 21 miles from Barbourville. We list the properties below by town. We found them on a single directory, so confirm each address and phone number with the property before you book. We did not verify amenities for these hotels.

Hotels in Corbin, Kentucky

Corbin has the largest group. HotelGuides lists the Econo Lodge Corbin at 1860 Cumberland Falls Highway, the Red Roof Inn and Suites Corbin at 1888 Cumberland Falls Highway, the Best Western Corbin Inn at 2630 Cumberland Falls Highway, and the Super 8 at 171 West Cumberland Gap Parkway.

The same directory lists the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Corbin at 1973 Cumberland Falls Way. The directory also lists the Hampton Inn Corbin at 125 Adams Road, the Baymont Inn and Suites Corbin at 174 Adams Road, and the Quality Suites Corbin at 47 Adams Road.

Our old guide named the Hampton Inn Corbin and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Corbin. Both still appear in the directory. Corbin is a good choice if you plan to visit Cumberland Falls.

Hotels in Williamsburg, Kentucky

HotelGuides lists the Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg at 56 KY 92 West and the Super 8 Motel Williamsburg at 30 KY 92 West. Our old guide named the Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg. The listing still stands, but we could not check current amenities.

Hotels in Middlesboro and London, Kentucky

Middlesboro has the Holiday Inn Express at 1252 North 12th Street and the Sleep Inn and Suites at 1260 North 12th Street. HotelGuides also lists an Econo Lodge and a Suburban Studios at 1623 Cumberland Avenue.

London has the Comfort Suites at 1918 KY 192, the Microtel Inn and Suites at 1895 KY 192, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites at 506 Minton Drive, the Country Inn and Suites at 2035 West KY 192, and a Baymont Inn and Suites at 2075 KY 192.

State Park Lodges and Cabins Near Barbourville

Kentucky runs resort parks with lodging in this part of the state. We checked the Kentucky State Parks pages for two of them. Both suit travelers who want a lodge or cabin instead of a chain hotel.

Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville

Pine Mountain State Resort Park is at 1050 State Park Road, Pineville, KY 40977. The park page lists the phone as 606-337-0041. Lodging includes 30 lodge rooms in the Herndon J. Evans Lodge, plus log cabins and cottages. Sources differ on the cottage count, so ask when you book.

Kentucky Tourism says the lodge is open year round, allows pets, and gives each room a patio or balcony with mountain views. Lodge check-out is 11:00 AM. The park page does not list a check-in time, so call to confirm.

The park has the Mountain View Restaurant, which Kentucky Tourism lists as closed Monday and Tuesday. Other features include the 18-hole Wasioto Winds golf course, miniature golf, and about 12 to 15 miles of hiking trails. The two sources give different trail totals. A seasonal pool serves overnight guests.

Our old guide listed this park as a hotel option near Barbourville. The park is real and open to guests, but Pineville is a separate town. We do not give a drive time because we did not find a sourced figure.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Near Corbin

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is at 7351 Highway 90, Corbin, KY 40701. The park phone is 606-528-4121. Take care here. The park page lists DuPont Lodge with 51 rooms, but WYMT reports the lodge and the Riverview Restaurant closed temporarily on November 1, 2025. Officials had set no reopening date.

We could not confirm whether the lodge has reopened. Call the park before you plan a stay there. Cottages and a campground are separate options. Campground season runs from mid-March to mid-November according to one listing.

The falls area is open at all hours and entry is free according to the same listing. Visitors can walk the trails, watch the 68-foot falls, and look for the moonbow on clear nights near the full moon. Check the park for the current moonbow schedule.

Things to Do Near Your Barbourville Hotel

Barbourville has a real history. Kentucky Tourism says the city was founded in 1888. Union College sits inside city limits and was incorporated in 1879. The state tourism page also says Barbourville claims one of the first battles of the Civil War.

Stop at the Visitor’s Center at 117 High Street. Kentucky Tourism suggests starting there. The Knox Historical Museum covers Native American and pioneer life, Daniel Boone, and local families. The museum website lists a mailing address of PO Box 1446 and shows Wednesday hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Hours may change, and the museum may be moving to a new building, so call ahead.

The Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site has a replica of the cabin Walker built in 1750. Wikipedia places the site about six miles southeast of Barbourville. The Kentucky Department of Parks runs the site. We found no official hours, so check with the parks department before you go.

The Daniel Boone Festival is held in Barbourville each year, according to Kentucky Tourism. Hotels fill faster during festival time, so we suggest booking early. We did not confirm the festival dates for the coming year.

How to Choose Among Barbourville Motels and Hotels

Start with the Quality Inn if you want to sleep in town. You will be close to Union College, the Visitor’s Center, and the historic sites. The hotel suits travelers on US 25E who want a simple stop with breakfast and parking for larger vehicles.

Choose Corbin if you want more brands, more rooms, and easy access to Cumberland Falls. Choose a state park lodge if you want views, trails, and a restaurant on site. Choose Middlesboro or London if you are already driving through those towns.

Always call before you book. A phone call takes two minutes and clears up questions about pets, accessibility, and room counts. Ask for the exact room type you need.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We confirmed the Quality Inn address, phone number, check-in and check-out times, and main amenities on the Choice Hotels page. HotelPlanner and Expedia agree on the address and name. We confirmed the Pine Mountain lodge details on the Kentucky State Parks page and Kentucky Tourism. We confirmed the Cumberland Falls address on the park page and a second listing.

We could not confirm current amenities at the hotels in Corbin, Williamsburg, Middlesboro, and London. Their names and addresses come from one directory. We could not confirm the DuPont Lodge reopening date. We did not find the current pet policy at the Quality Inn in a consistent form.

We dropped the old claims about a Barbourville Courthouse Museum and kayaking on the Cumberland River. We could not verify either one. We also found no budget motel in town beyond the Quality Inn. The earlier guide described a range of budget motels, and we could not confirm any.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Barbourville are few, but the choices are clear. The Quality Inn on US 25E is the one confirmed hotel in town, and the old Best Western listing points to the same address. Nearby towns add chain hotels, and the state parks add lodges and cabins. Call ahead, confirm policies, and book early for festival weekends. Use the Expedia link above to compare current options for your dates.

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