The mountain town of Helen in Northeast Georgia is a paradise for nature and outdoor lovers. The entire landscape speaks of nothing but beauty, peace, and tranquility, not to mention the plethora of outdoor adventures ready to appease to silence any agile adventurous spirit. But when visiting, you will need a humble and comfortable abode at night to rest your tired body, and if you want a good experience, then you need to know how to find and how to select only the best accommodation options in the area. Read on to discover our highly recommended places for where to stay in Helen, Georgia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on August 18, 2024.
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Hotels
1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Helen (from USD 190)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites sits conveniently 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) away from Ann Ruby Bay and about 0.2 mile (0.3 kilometers) from Chattahoochee River. The hotel features spacious rooms with lavishly furnished beds, flat-screen TV, and private baths. Every booking comes with free WiFi and a complimentary breakfast. There is also a well-equipped fitness center for guests who would love to keep fit during their stays. On nearby attractions, the hotel is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) away from Yonah Mountain Vineyards, and only 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) away from Nachoochee Way.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Helen, an IHG Hotel
Address: 8100 South Main Street
203 meters (0.2 ft) from Cool River Tubing - Chattahoochee Outpost
2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Helen, GA (from USD 101)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson has all the signature features you would expect to find in luxury hotels by the same brand. These include but are not limited to elegantly designed rooms featuring a work station, flat-screen TV, coffee-making facilities, a refrigerator, microwave, and a private bathroom containing a hairdryer. Some of the amenities shared among guests include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a library, a business center, and free Wi-Fi. For guests interested in nearby attractions, the Chattahoochee River is less than a four-minute walk from the hotel, Black Bear Forest Park is 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) away while Alpine Mini-Golf Course is less than a two-minute drive from the hotel.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Helen, GA
Address: 877 Edelweiss Strasse
483 meters (0.4 ft) from Cool River Tubing - Chattahoochee Outpost
3. Quality Inn Downtown Helen (from USD 101)
Quality Inn Downtown Helen is simple and charming and comes with all the amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. The guest rooms are spacious with each featuring a seating area, a work station, a flat-screen TV, and a private bath. The rooms are also fitted with coffee-making facilities, refrigerator, microwave, ironing facilities, and whirlpool bathtubs. Some of the shared amenities include a large outdoor swimming pool, WiFi, and a continental complimentary breakfast every morning. Some of the notable nearby attractions include Unicoi State Park, Helen Water Park, Innsbruck Golf Club, and the famous Blue Ridge Mountains.
Quality Inn Downtown Helen
Address: 15 Yonah St
1.31 km (0.9 mi) from Cool River Tubing - Chattahoochee Outpost
4. Red Roof Inn Helen (from USD 77)
The hotel is perched on top of a hill with wonderful views of the nearby mountainous landscapes. All the guest rooms in the hotel feature free W-Fi, cable TV with HBO channels, and a private bath. Some of the shared amenities include a large outdoor swimming pool, vending machines, and free and spacious outdoor parking. All guests are entitled to a complimentary breakfast every morning. And for those who would love to explore around, Helen Arts and Heritage Center is 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) away, Nacoochee Indian Mountain Mound is 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) away, while the beautiful Anna Ruby Falls is about 9.7 kilometers (6 miles) away.
Red Roof Inn Helen
Address: 8171 South Main Street
349 meters (0.3 ft) from Cool River Tubing - Chattahoochee Outpost
Vacation rentals
5. Fully furnished, one-bed one-bath apartment in downtown Helen (from USD 42)
This is a spacious one-bed apartment with a private bath and a private living area. The apartment has an economy kitchen with all the essential appliances and utensils you may need to prepare homemade meals. The living room features a simple set up with comfy sofas, air conditioning, and a smart flat-screen TV. In addition to the nice amenities, the location of the apartment not only promises easy access to most of the attractions in the region but also delivery incredible views of the nearby mountainous surrounding.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we appreciated the k-cup coffee machine in the kitchen check-in and check-our were super easythe "lionheart inn" apartment is very cozy and is a perfect place for a couple to stay on vacationeasy to find and more space than the pictures reveal in the living room and bedroomCleanliness:
super clean - like super cleanit was very cleangreat stay great clean spaceheavenly super clean and comfyclean little cozy apartment for a great getawayHost:
the response was quick and the host was friendlythe hosts were very responsive when we contacted themgreat available hostryan is a great hosthost and property manager are super responsive during the stayRead more reviewsLocation:
location was fantasticlocation is fantasticgreat space close to downtownthe location is great with easy access to the downtown areacomfortable place to stay within walking distance from the apartment
6. Rustic, charming lodge (from USD 119)
From the outside, it may look too dilapidated to appeal to your comfort senses, but a step on the inside will reveal to you a whole new world. The setup is simple but enough to give you the comfort you need for your accommodation in the woods. Featured in the home are all the necessary amenities you need to sleep well at night and to enjoy your days, including an outdoor barbecue area. The kitchen is well-equipped and fully stocked to enable you to fix quick meals. And, for guests who would love to explore around, there are lots of opportunities for hiking, zip-lining, tubing, and hunting.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
wifi stayed strong for my whole visitit is quiet comfortable and completethe hot tub works really well wifi and tv work greatthe beds were comfortable the hot tub was great; we loved our stay hereCleanliness:
very clean and comfortableeverything was clean and functioningcabin was very clean bed was very comfortableclean and well kept tadd was great as wellthe cabin was extremely clean and comfortableHost:
owner was easy to contact and politeit was seamless and our host was greatthe cabin was easy to find as the host gave excellent directionstadd was a great host and very quick to help with anything we neededtadd was excellent hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and highly recommendedvery nice place and locationeasy acces to downtown you can even walk from the cabin if you choose toocould walk to town if you wishnice little place in walking distance from helena
7. Elegantly furnished one-bed apartment close to town
This is a one-bedroom apartment donned in bright, beautiful colors and elegantly furnished with amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is fully equipped featuring a microwave, refrigerator, coffee-making facilities, a cooktop, and utensils among others. The seating area is spacious and comfortable and there is also a private bath complete with a whirlpool bathtub. For outdoor relaxation, there is a patio complete with patio furniture as well as a grill for those who would love to have a barbecue. With its location, you can access both the town center and most of the nearby attractions on foot.
Helen, Georgia, United States
651 meters (0.5 ft) from Cool River Tubing - Chattahoochee OutpostTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
wifi was pretty slowthe apartment has good wifi and netflixcomfortable and stylish furnishings close access to water and townbasement apartment with small kitchenette that has pretty outdated appliancesthe living room is nice and bigCleanliness:
very clean and accessible as wellwas clean cute and cozyhouse needs a deep cleanthe house is clean and tastefully decoratedvery clean very quick to respond to any little thingHost:
dee dee is a wonderful hostshe was helpful and responded quickly to our questionsfantastic host and amazing housegreat place with great hostshe was immediately responsive (great host) and contacted them to quiet downRead more reviewsLocation:
cute place and great locationwalking distance to major attractionslocation was great cute quiet little houseeverything was great located in walking distance of shops and restaurantssmall cute close-ish place to downtown helen
8. Sparkling clean two-bed rental (from USD 102)
This is a sparkling clean two-bed cabin rental neatly tucked in the woods. It is a complete nature retreat with everything designed to make you forget about the hassle of towns, while still giving you access to amenities of luxury and comfort. With a total of four beds, the house can comfortably take care of the accommodation needs of up to six guests. With a hot tub and an outdoor grill on site, and also easy access to many outdoor opportunities such as horseback riding, zip-lining, tubing, hiking, and fishing, there than just a comfortable place to sleep at night that this house offers.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the porch is comfortable with adirondack chairs rocking chairs grill jacuzzi and a picnic arealol it was so comfortablethere is plenty of room there to have 6 people sleep and get around comfortably and easilyi'm so glad we didn't get a hotel room as they tend to be very crampedCleanliness:
it was clean and comfortablethe cabin is clean and well stockedit was clean and user friendlyit was very clean cozy and perfect for our tripvery clean and great hot tub only one bathroom but very scenicHost:
the host is greatshe was very thorough and helpful with the directions and quickly answering any questions that i hadbonnie was a great host and quick to respond to questionsthe host was very helpful in everything i neededbonnie's hospitality was right on very helpful and thorough hostRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location and cute cabina cute little cabin in a great locationthe location is perfect being walking distance to town but still away in the woodsthe location was perfectgreat location and convenient to everything
9. Classic and convenient condo (from USD 119)
This is a studio condo that guarantees a mountain experience without losing the touch of town conveniences. The bedroom features a comfortable king bed and a private bath as well as a hot tub. There is a kitchenette with all the necessary utensils and appliances. And, there is a screened front porch with a table and chairs for your outdoor relaxation. The location of the studio condo is in proximity to some of the region’s notable attractions and outdoor experiences, including golf courses, wineries, horseback riding, tubing, swimming, and kayaking among others.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we especially enjoyed cimmi’s for breakfast the gas fireplace and i enjoyed using the jacuzzi tubCleanliness:
very clean and cozythe condo is clean and well maintainedthe condo is clean and neatit’s clean and privatevery clean very convenient all wonderfulHost:
that is the sign of a great hostbased on what they said and showed me in photographs the room was even more beautiful and accommodatingthe host readily answered any questions of mine within minutes top notch thank youand helpful tips to places around the areatracey was helpful with any need we had and quick to respondRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walking distance to townthe location was great you were literally in the middle of everythingtracey’s place is ideally located in helengreat place and in walking distance to everythingthis condo is very nice and in a great location
10. Romantic one-bedroom loft near the town
The one-bedroom loft is a romantic space that can act as a good getaway for a honeymoon or just a simple weekend escape. It is essentially a loft-style cabin fitted with a comfortable king bed, a stone fireplace, a comfortable seating area, and a screened porch with a hot tub. The cabin’s location offers great access to most of the nearby attractions, including downtown Helen, zip-lining adventures, horseback riding, tubing, and other adventures along the Chattahoochee River.
Helen, Georgia, United States
2.47 km (1.6 mi) from Cool River Tubing - Chattahoochee OutpostSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the one ac unit kept the cabin comfortable even though it was in the nineties during our staywifi worked perfectly enough for us to stream netflix on our computerand the king bed was super comfythe bed was very comfortable and we appreciated the fenced yard for ace to run around inthe living space is great and the bed is super comfortable (king size)Cleanliness:
nice quiet extra clean placethe property was clean and well stockedpatty's place was very charming and cleanclean bed was comfortable and hot tub was greatplace was clean amd everything was perfectHost:
patty was a wonderful host and very responsivepatty is a great host and quick to respond to questionsthe host was perfect and even let us know the cabin was ready before check-inpatty is a super hostif you have any issues she is prompt professional and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent cabin location was amazinglocation is great only about a 3 minute drive to helen city limitsthe location was ideal for going on a good hikethe location is fantastic and just a mile away from the downtown helen areathe location was perfect in proximity to both town and hiking trails
Have a comfortable stay in Helen
Visiting Helen will imply a lot of adventure which will leave you tired and drained at night. You will need a comfortable and decent place to lay your head for the night’s rest. Read our recommendations for where to stay in Helen, Georgia, so that you have some decent options at your disposal.
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