Best Historic Bed & Breakfasts, Waterfront Hotels & Event Stays in New Bern, NC (2026)

As North Carolina’s first colonial capital, Historic Downtown New Bern welcomes weekend travelers, boaters, and wedding parties with 18th- and 19th-century bed & breakfasts steps from Tryon Palace, alongside modern full-service waterfront hotels overlooking the Trent and Neuse rivers and resort stays in Fairfield Harbour. Compare top local accommodations and event hospitality partners below.

Top Historic Inns, Riverfront Hotels & Event Hospitality

#1 Historic Bed & Breakfasts ✓ Verified Local 2026

Benjamin Ellis House Bed & Breakfast

📍 215 Pollock St.

Full Breakfast, Lounge/Parlor, Meeting Room, Off Street Parking, Outdoor Patio/Porch, Decorative Fireplace

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 259-2311

#2 Historic Bed & Breakfasts ✓ Verified Local 2026

Hanna House Bed & Breakfast

📍 218 Pollock St.

Full Breakfast, Lounge/Parlor, Off Street Parking, Outdoor Patio/Porch, Decorative Fireplace

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 635-3209

#3 Historic Bed & Breakfasts ✓ Verified Local 2026

The Jarvis at 220

📍 220 Pollock St.

Full Breakfast, Lounge/Parlor, Off Street Parking, Outdoor Patio/Porch, Decorative Fireplace, Concierge

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 497-2656

#4 Historic Bed & Breakfasts ✓ Verified Local 2026

Meadows Inn Bed & Breakfast

📍 New Bern, NC 28560

Full Breakfast, Lounge/Parlor, Off Street Parking, Outdoor Patio/Porch, Decorative Fireplace

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 634-1776

#5 Downtown Hotels ✓ Verified Local 2026

BridgePointe Hotel & Marina

📍 101 Howell Rd.

Restaurant, Exercise Room, Lounge/Parlor, Meeting Room, Handicapped Accessible, AAA & Military Discount

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 636-3636

#6 Downtown Hotels ✓ Verified Local 2026

Courtyard by Marriott

📍 218 East Front St.

Restaurant, Exercise Room, Pool, Meeting Room, Handicapped Accessible, AAA & Military Discount

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 636-0022

#7 Downtown Hotels ✓ Verified Local 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton

📍 100 Middle St.

Restaurant, Exercise Room, Pool, Lounge/Parlor, Meeting Room, Handicapped Accessible, AAA & Military Discount

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 658-9000

#8 Downtown Hotels ✓ Verified Local 2026

The Harvey

📍 221 S. Front St.

Lounge/Parlor, Meeting Room

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#9 Downtown Hotels ✓ Verified Local 2026

Tryon Riverfront Inn

📍 100 Craven St.

Exercise Room, Lounge/Parlor, Outdoor Patio/Porch, Handicapped Accessible, AAA & Military Discount

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 649-0950

#10 Resorts & Condominiums ✓ Verified Local 2026

Historic Downtown New Bern Condos

📍 307A, B & C Pollock St.

Meeting Room, 3 Rooms

View Directory Profile & Reviews → 📞 (252) 617-7717

Visitor & Wedding Room-Block Planning Tips

• Airport & Highway Access: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) sits just 3.5 miles south of Downtown New Bern across the Trent River in James City—a quick 8-minute ride to East Front Street and Pollock Street inns.
• Book Peak Festival Weekends Early: Room blocks for spring garden tours, July 4th riverfront fireworks, and October’s MumFest sell out months in advance; check our New Bern Weekend Events Guide when choosing travel dates.