What's it like in Downtown Cherokee?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Cherokee's Downtown Cherokee neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Cherokee travel tips? Make sure that you visit Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and Museum of the Cherokee Indian while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Cherokee?

Based on our traveller data, Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Cherokee. This hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee and Newfound Lodge on the river .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Cherokee area?

Book one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Cherokee and start exploring everything Cherokee has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Cherokee, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Cherokee.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Cherokee?

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, Museum of the Cherokee Indian and Oconaluftee Islands Park are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Cherokee. Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and Eastern Cherokee Agency are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Cherokee include Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Oconaluftee Indian Village. While you're out sightseeing, Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Oconaluftee Visitor Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cherokee.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Cherokee, Cherokee - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Cherokee hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

Pedro

Rp1.707.260 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Cornelia

Rp1.384.721 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

3. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee

Agnes

Rp1.351.201 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

4. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee

kishan

Rp1.679.872 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

5. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Cheryl

Rp1.259.903 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

6. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee

Toni

Rp1.655.255 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

Carol

Rp1.414.297 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

8. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Misty

Rp1.805.659 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Lori

Rp1.930.940 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

10. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.1 km from Downtown Cherokee

Crystal

Rp1.259.446 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (River View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

11. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.4 km from Downtown Cherokee

Catinna

Rp1.509.450 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

12. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Ardella

Rp1.750.174 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.6 km from Downtown Cherokee

Debra

Rp1.362.320 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Monica

Rp2.069.407 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

15. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.1 km from Downtown Cherokee

Douglas

Rp1.586.545 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

2.7 km from Downtown Cherokee

jackie

Rp1.314.682 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

17. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.5 km from Downtown Cherokee

Jose

Rp1.898.984 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | TV

18. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Juanita

Rp1.216.063 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

14.4 km from Downtown Cherokee

Cynthia

Rp1.920.783 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

20. Jonathan Creek Inn

19.6 km from Downtown Cherokee

Burt

Rp1.762.612 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Cherokee

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,885 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 957 reviews	View
Rolling Hills Lodge	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

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Top Downtown Cherokee Hotel Reviews

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and friendly check in staff! Fun lodge decor. Beautiful views!!!"

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay! The room was exceptionally clean and quiet. Since the hotel is located right in downtown Gatlinburg, we saved a lot on parking fees and could easily walk to everything. As an added bonus, we even spotted a bear in the parking lot!""

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here a few years ago under different ownership and the property was noisy and out of date, slightly dirty. THIS was an amazing stay! Everything looked new, clean for the most part. The chairs and carpet were heavily stained but not in a way that seemed they weren't cleaned, just the stains didn't come out. Plenty of pillows, blankets, towels, very clean bathroom, quiet, gorgeous view, great parking. We appreciated the soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and extra TP. We had a fantastic stay."

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The room and the property were clean and well maintained but the hotel itself needs some updates. The AC needs an update, had the room set at 68 but never got down past 71. At one point it hit 75. Rooms need minor updates such as wallpaper fixes but that’s not a big deal to me. Mountain views were incredible, definitely worth the upgrade to a mountain view room. Overall I would probably book again"

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"Quiet and conveniently located. The entrance has a nice Alpine, rustic feel, and check-in was seamless. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming, and the lobby is attractive and well maintained. The rooms, however—or at least ours—felt dated and a bit run-down and could definitely use some updating. We spent most of our time outside the hotel, so that really wasn’t a major issue for us. Overall, it was a comfortable and convenient place to stay, but if having a modern, updated room is a deal-breaker for you, you may want to look elsewhere."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"A Lovely Hotel meeting our needs. Clean room w/ great bed. Quietness which was Wonderful. Served a great breakfast. Staff so helpful meeting our needs. Last year we were blessed to see 2 big bears in the parking lot @ night; missed them this year. We give our recommendations."

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Our top choices for Downtown Cherokee hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Bay Mountain Inn

3. Newfound Lodge on the river

4. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

5. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

6. Rolling Hills Lodge

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

8. Drama Inn

9. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10. Cherokee Grand Hotel

11. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

12. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

15. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

17. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

18. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

19. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

20. Jonathan Creek Inn

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