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 Bay Mountain Inn and Newfound Lodge on the river .

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

Book one of Expedia's 9 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 Eastern Cherokee Agency are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Cherokee. Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and Oconaluftee Islands Park 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.

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Our top choices for Downtown Cherokee hotels

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

John

HK$803 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Sandra

HK$568 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

3. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee

kishan

HK$746 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

Carol

HK$605 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee

Agnes

HK$593 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

6. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Cheryl

HK$605 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

7. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee

Wayne

HK$735 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

8. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Misty

HK$802 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

9. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Alice

HK$854 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

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

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Steven

HK$754 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

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

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Monica

HK$874 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.5 km from Downtown Cherokee

Jose

HK$844 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

13. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.1 km from Downtown Cherokee

Douglas

HK$705 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.4 km from Downtown Cherokee

Catinna

HK$671 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

15. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.1 km from Downtown Cherokee

Martha

HK$672 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

2.7 km from Downtown Cherokee

jackie

HK$587 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.6 km from Downtown Cherokee

Debra

HK$605 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Juanita

HK$522 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

19. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

14.4 km from Downtown Cherokee

Cynthia

HK$892 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

20. Two Rivers Lodge

7.7 km from Downtown Cherokee

Tabitha R

HK$705 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 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 1,871 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 954 reviews	View
Rolling Hills Lodge	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

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Top Downtown Cherokee Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Great, beautiful, relaxation place to stay"

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"If you’re looking for a clean, inexpensive place to stay in Gatlinburg, this is the place! It’s an older hotel but very clean! We sat out on the balcony every night listening to the creek below. One night, we observed a bear walking along creek doing his thing. I would definitely recommend this place. Close to town and walking distance to many shops and restaurants."

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"Overall a pleasure to stay at this hotel. Definitely could use a updated renovation but was very clean. We stayed 4 nights on the courtside. It was quiet except for the barking dogs. We didn't like that we had to walk across the street to get to the hot tub/indoor pool. So the next stay will be creekside which would place us at the bigger outside pool and hot tub. We didn't like that we had no microwave in our room but had to walk downstairs to the " common area" which did have 2 vending machines, washer/dryer and microwave. But overall was a pleasant stay. And the weather was awesome 😎"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"This was a peaceful retreat from all the hustle and bustle of downtown and the views from the balcony were great . You are overlooking one of the biggest mountains there. Also I loved that they had young gentlemen playing piano on Saturday morning! It really filled hotel with so much joy . You could have breakfast downstairs with live music. He was excellent ! Also room service if you dont want to fight for any reservations anywhere else. This place is a gem. Highly recommend!"

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The resort was very clean and well maintained. I love the ambience of the pool area, especially at night with the double fire pits. Breakfast at the Embassy suites is always a treat. I especially love the made to order omelettes and egg. Happy hour drinks were an added surprise."

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Our top choices for Downtown Cherokee hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Bay Mountain Inn

3. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

5. Newfound Lodge on the river

6. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

7. Rolling Hills Lodge

8. Drama Inn

9. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

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

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

12. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

13. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

15. Cherokee Grand Hotel

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

18. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

19. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

20. Two Rivers Lodge

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