Find & Book the Best Hotels in Albemarle County for 2026 | Expedia

Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who began designing and building Monticello at age 26 after inheriting land from his father. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres (20 km2), with Jefferson using slaves for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, later shifting from tobacco cultivation to wheat in response to changing markets.

Jefferson designed the main house using neoclassical design principles described by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, subsequently reworking the design through much of his presidency to include design elements popular in late 18th-century Europe and integrating numerous of his own design solutions. Situated on the summit of an 850-foot (260 m)-high peak in the Southwest Mountains south of the Rivanna Gap, the name Monticello derives from the Italian for "little mount". Along a prominent lane adjacent to the house, Mulberry Row, the plantation came to include numerous outbuildings for specialized functions, e.g., a nailery; quarters for domestic slaves; gardens for flowers, produce, and Jefferson's experiments in plant breeding — along with tobacco fields and mixed crops. Cabins for field slaves were located farther from the mansion.

At Jefferson's direction, he was buried on the grounds, in an area now designated as the Monticello Cemetery. The cemetery is owned by the Monticello Association, a society of his descendants through Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson.[4] After Jefferson's death, his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph sold the property. In 1834 it was bought by Uriah P. Levy, a commodore in the U.S. Navy, who admired Jefferson and spent his own money to preserve the property. His nephew Jefferson Monroe Levy took over the property in 1879; he also invested considerable money to restore and preserve it. In 1923, Monroe Levy sold it to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (TJF), which operates it as a house museum and educational institution. It has been designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1987 Monticello and the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Our top choices for Albemarle County hotels

Courtyard

English Inn of Charlottesville

The Meadows

United States

mae

SAR 383 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

2 restaurants, breakfast served

Omni Charlottesville Hotel

North Downtown

United States

Hatice

SAR 648 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville

Rio

United States

Lyubov

SAR 401 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Front of property - evening/night

Boar's Head Resort

Ednam

United States

George

SAR 974 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

Exterior

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA

The Meadows

United States

Faith

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

The Doyle Hotel

Starr Hill

United States

Rebecca

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

Terrace/patio

Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville

Venable

United States

Katherine

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlottesville Downtown

North Downtown

United States

Rebecca

SAR 506 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

Lobby

Hampton Inn Charlottesville

The Meadows

Canada

Monique

SAR 418 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

Restaurant

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

UVA

United States

janis

SAR 751 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Free daily self-serve breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville by IHG

Pantops

United States

Maria

SAR 399 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

BBQ/picnic area

Sonesta ES Suites Charlottesville University

Barracks Road

United States

Michael

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Lobby sitting area

Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown

Starr Hill

United States

Casey

SAR 543 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Charlottesville/University Area

The Meadows

United States

Peter

SAR 324 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Breakfast area

Super 8 by Wyndham Charlottesville

Hydraulic

United States

Ronnie

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Exterior

Bluegreen Vacations Shenandoah Crossing, an Ascend Collection Resort

Gordonsville

United States

Beckie Anne

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Restaurant

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Charlottesville

Rio

United States

raymund

SAR 343 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Feb - 6 Feb

Property amenity

Staybridge Suites Charlottesville Airport by IHG

Hollymead

United States

Kenson

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At the University

10th and Page

United States

Crystal

SAR 524 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Inn & Suites Charlottesville Hollymead Town Center

Hollymead

United States

Dolores

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

View all properties

Great weekend hotel deals in Albemarle County, VA

Showing deals for:13 Feb - 15 Feb

Interior

Family-friendly single home/Walking distance to shopping center and restaurants

Charlottesville

9.6/10Exceptional (37 reviews)

10% off

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Farmhouse On 14 Acres. Close to Monticello & Ash Lawn Highland

Charlottesville

10/10Exceptional (44 reviews)

10% off

Property grounds

Isolated cottage with good view close to many winery and Brewers.

Greenwood

8.6/10Excellent (30 reviews)

10% off

Exterior

Experience Timeless Sophistication right in the Heart of Charlottesville!

Charlottesville

10/10Exceptional (4 reviews)

10% off

Property grounds

Private Hot Tub, Pool, Firepit 3 Bdrm/2 Bth in Wine Region of Year

Charlottesville

10/10Exceptional (12 reviews)

10% off

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Beautiful New Townhome with Mountain Views. Close to downtown!

Charlottesville

8.8/10Excellent (16 reviews)

10% off

Restaurant

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Charlottesville

Charlottesville

9.0/10Wonderful (409 reviews)

10% off

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Inn & Suites Charlottesville Hollymead Town Center

Charlottesville

9.0/10Wonderful (703 reviews)

15% off

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Sign up, it's free

Top Albemarle County Hotel Reviews

Postcard Cabins Shenandoah, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Shenandoah, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10/10 Excellent

"This was a beautiful cabin. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect but it was everything and more. We had brought a lot of supplies but it turns out we didnt really need much considering they provided all basic necessities. Showers had hot water. Everything was very clean. Easy check in and out. Very nice quiet remote area. Very comfortable and cute. "

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Charlottesville

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Charlottesville

10/10 Excellent

"Yes everything was perfect "

Go further with the Expedia app

Save even more - get up to 25% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go.

Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app

QR code to download the app

29d5fd9b-5a7f-4da3-a349-2b4518282480a23d1c35-cfb7-4e82-a22e-2aa5daac0c18