Downtown Branson in spring, seen from above
Where to stay

Where to stay in Branson

Where you stay decides what you can walk to. The 76 Strip puts you near the theaters, Branson Landing near the shops and the Polar Express, and Indian Point and Branson West a few minutes from Silver Dollar City. The resorts near Table Rock Dam are closest to the lake and the Showboat.

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Checked November 7, 202648 hotels9 areas

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The short answer

Branson's areas side by side

Drive times are by road from each hotel, without traffic.

  • The 76 Strip

    Hotels10To Branson Landing6 to 12 minTo Silver Dollar City10 to 14 minBest forWalking to the theatersWatch forSlow traffic on 76 Country Boulevard around show times

  • Downtown and Branson Landing

    Hotels2To Branson Landing1 minTo Silver Dollar City18 to 19 minBest forShops, restaurants and the Polar Express depot on footWatch forOnly two hotels, both with a $34.01 nightly destination fee and paid parking

  • Thousand Hills and Green Mountain

    Hotels11To Branson Landing7 to 12 minTo Silver Dollar City13 to 15 minBest forA short drive or long walk to the theatersWatch forThe theaters are a 17- to 25-minute walk, so you'll usually drive

  • Highway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills

    Hotels10To Branson Landing6 to 9 minTo Silver Dollar City10 to 16 minBest forSight & Sound and the theaters on the ExpresswayWatch forThe 76 Strip theaters are a drive

  • Indian Point and Silver Dollar City

    Hotels3To Branson Landing14 to 20 minTo Silver Dollar City5 to 7 minBest forThe shortest drive to Silver Dollar CityWatch forThree small places, no pets, and you must be 21 to check in

  • Branson West

    Hotels2To Branson Landing18 to 28 minTo Silver Dollar City3 to 13 minBest forSilver Dollar City in a few minutesWatch forBranson Landing is 18 to 28 min away

  • Table Rock Dam and Highway 165

    Hotels5To Branson Landing13 to 16 minTo Silver Dollar City12 to 17 minBest forTable Rock Lake and the ShowboatWatch forNightly resort fees at several resorts

  • Hollister and Ridgedale

    Hotels2To Branson Landing6 to 21 minTo Silver Dollar City21 to 34 minBest forBig Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock

  • Around the lakes

    Hotels3To Branson Landing7 to 45 minTo Silver Dollar City23 to 30 minBest forA lake lodge away from townWatch forBranson Landing is 7 to 45 min away

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10 hotels

The 76 Strip

West 76 Country Boulevard is where most of the theaters are. 6 of these 10 hotels are within 15 minutes on foot of the Dutton Family Theater or the Clay Cooper Theatre, and Silver Dollar City is 10 to 14 min away by car.

Best for Walking to the theaters

The 5 best-rated hotels in this area

  • Lodge of the Ozarks76 Strip 9.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included2 min on foot to the Dutton Family TheaterCheck prices
  • Hotel Grand Victorian76 Strip 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: 1 dog up to 20 lb, $40 a stayBreakfast included7 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Dutton Inn76 Strip 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included2 min on foot to the Dutton Family TheaterCheck prices
  • Element by Marriott Branson76 Strip 9.2 on ExpediaParking $5 a nightPets: 2 pets up to 40 lb, $50 a nightBreakfast included7 min on foot to the Dutton Family TheaterCheck prices
  • Best Western Center Pointe Inn76 Strip 8.8 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: Dogs up to 80 lb, $34.01 a nightBreakfast included2 min on foot to the Clay Cooper TheatreCheck prices
5 more hotels in this area
  • Hampton Inn by Hilton Branson on the Strip76 Strip 8.8 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: 2 cats or dogs up to 75 lbBreakfast included11 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Branson76 Strip 8.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included5 min on foot to the Clay Cooper TheatreCheck prices
  • Grand View Inn and Suites76 Strip 8.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included8 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Grand Country Waterpark Resort76 Strip 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast extra6 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Spinning Wheel Inn Branson76 Strip 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included9 min on foot to the Dutton Family TheaterCheck prices

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2 hotels

Downtown and Branson Landing

Two Hiltons sit at Branson Landing on Lake Taneycomo, next to the shops and restaurants and within a quarter mile of the Branson Scenic Railway depot. Both charge a $34.01 nightly destination fee, and parking costs extra.

Best for Shops, restaurants and the Polar Express depot on foot

2 hotels in this area

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11 hotels

Thousand Hills and Green Mountain

Green Mountain Drive and Wildwood Drive run south of the 76 Strip. Most of these 11 hotels are 17 to 25 minutes on foot from the Clay Cooper Theatre, and Branson Landing is 7 to 12 min by car.

Best for A short drive or long walk to the theaters

The 5 best-rated hotels in this area

  • Marriott's Willow Ridge LodgeThousand Hills and Green Mountain 9.4 on ExpediaParking $15 a dayNo pets9 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Branson's Best MotelThousand Hills and Green Mountain 9.4 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included10 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Brookwood InnThousand Hills and Green Mountain 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included9 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Comfort Inn at Thousand HillsThousand Hills and Green Mountain 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included9 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Carriage House InnThousand Hills and Green Mountain 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included10 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
6 more hotels in this area
  • Branson Falls Lodge, an Ascend Collection HotelThousand Hills and Green Mountain 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets12 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Greensview Branson by Exploria ResortsThousand Hills and Green Mountain 8.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets9 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Green Gables InnThousand Hills and Green Mountain 8.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included7 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Holiday Inn Express Branson-Green Mountain Drive by IHGThousand Hills and Green Mountain 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included9 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • All American Inn and SuitesThousand Hills and Green Mountain 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast extra11 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Grand Oaks HotelThousand Hills and Green Mountain 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included8 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices

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10 hotels

Highway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills

North of the 76 Strip, along Highway 248 and the Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, near Sight & Sound and Hamners' Variety Theater. Branson Landing is 6 to 9 min away by car.

Best for Sight & Sound and the theaters on the Expressway

The 5 best-rated hotels in this area

  • Comfort Inn & Suites Branson MeadowsHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included8 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Savannah House HotelHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included8 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Hampton Inn Branson - Branson HillsHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: 2 cats or dogs up to 75 lbBreakfast included7 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham BransonHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: 2 cats or dogs up to 75 lb, $25 a nightBreakfast included5 min on foot to Hamners' Variety TheaterCheck prices
  • Rodeway Inn Branson, Brick HouseHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included12 min on foot to Hamners' Variety TheaterCheck prices
5 more hotels in this area
  • Scenic Hills InnHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included11 min on foot to Hamners' Variety TheaterCheck prices
  • Rosebud InnHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 8.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included6 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Branson Towers HotelHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: Dogs, $50 a pet a stayBreakfast included7 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Westgate Branson Woods Resort and CabinsHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: 2 dogs up to 60 lb, $150 a stay9 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Angel Inn Near IMAX, a Travelodge by WyndhamHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included7 min on foot to Hamners' Variety TheaterCheck prices

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3 hotels

Indian Point and Silver Dollar City

On Highway 265 and Indian Point Road, 5 to 7 min from Silver Dollar City. All three require you to be 21 to check in.

Best for The shortest drive to Silver Dollar City

3 hotels in this area

  • Autumn Creek BransonIndian Point and Silver Dollar City 9.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets6 min by car to Silver Dollar CityCheck prices
  • The BradfordIndian Point and Silver Dollar City 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets7 min by car to Silver Dollar CityCheck prices
  • The Lofts on Indian PointIndian Point and Silver Dollar City 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets5 min by car to Silver Dollar CityCheck prices

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2 hotels

Branson West

West of Silver Dollar City on Highway 76. Shady Acre Inn is 3 minutes from the park's gate by car; Branson Landing is more than 15 minutes away.

Best for Silver Dollar City in a few minutes

2 hotels in this area

  • Shady Acre Inn and SuitesBranson West 9.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets3 min by car to Silver Dollar CityCheck prices
  • Mountain Country InnBranson West 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets13 min by car to Silver Dollar CityCheck prices

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5 hotels

Table Rock Dam and Highway 165

Resorts along Historic Highway 165 near Table Rock Dam, 5 to 10 min by car from the Showboat Branson Belle dock. Several add a nightly resort fee on top of the rate: $31.46 at Chateau on the Lake, $28.09 at The Lodges at Timber Ridge and $13.48 at The Suites at Fall Creek.

Best for Table Rock Lake and the Showboat

5 hotels in this area

  • Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, BransonTable Rock Dam and Highway 165 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets9 min by car to the Showboat dockCheck prices
  • Club Wyndham Branson at The MeadowsTable Rock Dam and Highway 165 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets8 min by car to the Showboat dockCheck prices
  • The Ozarker LodgeTable Rock Dam and Highway 165 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: 2 dogs up to 40 lb, $25 a pet a nightBreakfast included10 min by car to the Showboat dockCheck prices
  • The Suites at Fall CreekTable Rock Dam and Highway 165 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets8 min by car to the Showboat dockCheck prices
  • Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention CenterTable Rock Dam and Highway 165 8.4 on ExpediaParking $15 a nightPets: 2 cats or dogs up to 50 lb, $150 a stayBreakfast extra5 min by car to the Showboat dockCheck prices

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2 hotels

Hollister and Ridgedale

South of Branson toward Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock: 14 to 16 min by car to Big Cedar.

Best for Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock

2 hotels in this area

  • Hilton Grand Vacations Club Paradise Point HollisterHollister and Ridgedale 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets16 min by car to Big Cedar LodgeCheck prices
  • Angler's Lodge HollisterHollister and Ridgedale 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: 2 dogs, $75 a pet a stayBreakfast included14 min by car to Big Cedar LodgeCheck prices

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3 hotels

Around the lakes

Three places away from the main areas: Holiday Inn Club Vacations Holiday Hills on East Highway 76, east of Lake Taneycomo; Cedar House in Rockaway Beach; and Flat Creek Lodge in Cape Fair.

Best for A lake lodge away from town

3 hotels in this area

  • Cedar HouseAround the lakes 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast included17 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Flat Creek LodgeAround the lakes 8.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets45 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
  • Holiday Inn Club Vacations Holiday Hills Resort Branson by IHGAround the lakes 8.8 on ExpediaNo pets7 min by car to Branson LandingCheck prices
What people ask

Quick answers

Where is the best area to stay in Branson?

For the shows, the 76 Strip: several hotels there are a few minutes on foot from the Dutton Family Theater or the Clay Cooper Theatre. For Silver Dollar City, stay on Indian Point or in Branson West. For shopping and the Polar Express, stay downtown at Branson Landing, and for the lake, near Table Rock Dam.

Do I need a car in Branson?

Yes, for almost every hotel. Downtown at Branson Landing is the one area where shops, restaurants and the scenic railway depot are all on foot. On the 76 Strip a few hotels are a short walk from the Dutton Family Theater or the Clay Cooper Theatre, but Silver Dollar City, Table Rock Lake and the Showboat are a drive from every area.

Where should families stay in Branson?

Grand Country Waterpark Resort on the 76 Strip has two indoor and two outdoor pools, a lazy river and a kids' pool. Near the dam, The Suites at Fall Creek has a kids' pool and kitchens, but check-in closes at 8 pm and there's a $13.48 nightly resort fee. Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge has a kitchen and a sofa bed in every unit, a kids' pool and free cribs.