Hatfield-McCoy Mountains · Mercer County

Places to stay in Princeton, West Virginia

Princeton is the seat of Mercer County, with about 5,900 residents, at the junction of I-77 and US 460 in southern West Virginia. It is the last West Virginia exit before the Virginia line on the interstate and holds a large block of highway hotels. Pipestem Resort State Park is well under an hour north and Bluefield is a short drive southwest.

Places to stay in Princeton, WV

We're still adding properties in Princeton, WV.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Bluefield , Bramwell and Pipestem Resort State Park .

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Where should you stay in Princeton, WV?

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

Princeton is known for its hotels, motels and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Bluefield, Bramwell and Hinton are the closest places to stay.

Princeton: what people ask

Where should I stay in Princeton, WV?
Nearly all rooms are chain hotels at the I-77 exit 9 interchange on Ambrose Lane and Oakvale Road. It is a routine overnight stop for travelers on I-77 between Charlotte and Charleston.
How far is Princeton from Pipestem Resort State Park?
About 20 miles north on Route 20, roughly 30 minutes.
What is there to do in Princeton, WV?
Princeton is a good base for atv and side-by-side riding, golf, hiking, fishing and history and heritage.
When is the best time to visit Princeton?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Princeton?
Bluefield, Bramwell, Hinton and Beckley are all good alternatives if Princeton is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Princeton?
Pipestem Resort State Park is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.