With a stay at Economy Inn Sylva in Sylva, you'll be just steps from Nantahala National Forest and Jackson County Historic Courthouse. .This motel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 19.2 mi (31 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Jackson County Historic Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Poteet Memorial Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Country Side Bowling Lanes - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Tuckasegee River - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 26 min drive - 21.6 miles
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Jack The Dipper - 4 min drive
Subway - 4 min drive
Mabel's Kitchen - 19 min walk
Zaxby's - 4 min drive
About this property
Economy Inn Sylva
Economy Inn Sylva offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. This Sylva motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
No elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
ECONOMY INN SYLVA Motel
ECONOMY INN SYLVA Sylva
ECONOMY INN SYLVA Motel Sylva
Economy Inn Sylva Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
A little intimidating at first but past the first impressions, the property was everything that you need. Clean room, great front staff, the key to the door worked every time, hot shower water, all was fantastic.
Walter
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kristopher
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Three stars does not mean it was a bad experience. The place is fine. Clean, close to town. But it is just not a top-notch hotel. It is basic. You are paying for a cheap hotel and a cheap hotel is what you get.
Kristopher
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Roxanne
Dec 6, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
No hair dryer no iron nosmoke detector room very small need more pillows but good location
It is an old school roadside motel. The current owners have done a great job renovating it. Great value. The rooms are on the small side but that is just due to the age of the place.
The location was great, practically in the middle of downtown. The absolute best part however was the very sweet man running the place. We were very late arriving, so he called us to make sure we were still coming and then waited up for us to nearly 1 in the morning! REALLY sweet.
This is a great place to stay in a beautiful mountain town. Downtown Sylva is walkable from the hotel and full of dining and shopping options. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
The Economy Inn is my go-to anytime I make a quick trip to Sylva and western North Carolina. It’s quiet, clean, and easily walkable to the awesome shops and restaurants in town.