Eastern Panhandle · Berkeley County

Places to stay in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg is the largest city in the West Virginia Eastern Panhandle and the seat of Berkeley County, with about 18,800 residents. It is on Interstate 81 about 20 minutes from both Shepherdstown and Charles Town, and holds the region's widest supply of chain hotels. Washington, DC is roughly 90 miles east by way of Route 9 and I-270.

Places to stay in Martinsburg, WV

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Where should you stay in Martinsburg, WV?

Stay in the center of Martinsburg if you want to walk to restaurants and shops, or look just outside town for cabins and more space.

Martinsburg is known for its hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts. Until listings go live here, Shepherdstown, Charles Town and Harpers Ferry are the closest places to stay.

What people do here
History and Heritage, Hiking, Fishing, Golf

Nearby attractions

  • Cacapon Resort State Park

    A 6,000 acre resort park south of Berkeley Springs with a lodge, cabins, a Robert Trent Jones golf course and a swimming lake. It is about 100 miles from Washington, DC.

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Martinsburg
EventWhenWhat to expect
Berkeley Springs Apple Butter Festival Columbus Day weekend in October Berkeley Springs has limited lodging, and its inns and bed and breakfasts often sell out months ahead for festival weekend.

Martinsburg: what people ask

Where should I stay in Martinsburg, WV?
Most lodging clusters along the I-81 exits on the south and north ends of town, which is where the chain hotels are. Historic downtown has a smaller set of inns and bed and breakfasts within walking distance of restaurants.
How far is Martinsburg from Harpers Ferry?
About 20 miles, or 30 minutes, by way of Route 9 east. It is a common base for travelers who want cheaper rooms than Harpers Ferry itself offers.
Is Martinsburg a good base for visiting Washington, DC?
It works for day trips. The MARC commuter train runs from Martinsburg into Washington Union Station on weekdays, and the drive is roughly 90 miles.
What is there to do in Martinsburg, WV?
Martinsburg is a good base for history and heritage, hiking, fishing and golf. Cacapon Resort State Park is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Martinsburg?
The busiest weekend of the year is Berkeley Springs Apple Butter Festival, held columbus day weekend in october. It is worth planning a trip around, and it is also the weekend when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Martinsburg?
Shepherdstown, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry and Berkeley Springs are all good alternatives if Martinsburg is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Martinsburg?
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.