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Our top choices for Great Smoky Mountains Railroad hotels

Free daily continental breakfast

1. McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (341 reviews)
"Great property. Good location. Very friendly staff."
United States
Stephen
The price is P10,603
P11,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
McKinley Edwards Inn
Terrace/patio

2. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Calhoun House Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Bryson City, 0.2 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Great location, easy walk to the railroad, friendly proprietors, would stay again!"
United States
Nikki
The price is P13,710
P15,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Calhoun House Inn & Suites
Business center

3. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"OUR ROOM WAS CLEAN AND THE BED WAS COMFY. THE STAFF WAS VERY GOOD AND HELPFUL. OUR BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD AND DELICIOUS. I WOULD BE VERY LIKELY TO STAY HERE AGAIN."
United States
Jerry
The price is P5,423
P6,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
View from property

4. Relax Inn

Relax Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Bryson City, 0.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (758 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, convenient location, and ample parking. The rooms could use more hooks on the bathroom for hanging clothes and towels and the bathroom was very small. But it was a very good room for a short stay in Bryson City."
United States
Leona
The price is P4,570
P5,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Relax Inn
Miscellaneous

5. Folkestone Inn

Folkestone Inn
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (366 reviews)
"Clean, beautiful grounds, friendly staff"
United States
Dawn
The price is P11,562
P13,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Folkestone Inn
Lobby

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
2.0 star property
1.4 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"easy access to local shops and train ride."
United States
Wilson
The price is P4,809
P5,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
Interior

7. Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!

Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Stay was wonderful. Look forward to booking again"
United States
Kathy
The price is P12,552
P22,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!
Exterior

8. Long View Resort

Long View Resort
5.0 star property
6.2 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Was such a peaceful, beautiful and comfortable stay!"
United States
Joan
The price is P13,293
P16,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Long View Resort
Lobby sitting area

9. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 star property
14.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,902 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay very much !"
United States
John
The price is P6,032
P6,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Lobby sitting area

10. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
2.5 star property
13.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,112 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Carl
The price is P5,488
P6,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, WiFi (free)

11. Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts
4.0 star property
16.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at big sky yurts. Definitely recommend staying here and experiencing nature. It had everything you could need. Love the location, super close to the white water, rafting, zip lining and several nearby restaurants."
United States
Sandra
The price is P5,894
P13,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Sky Ridge Yurts
Terrace/patio

12. Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays
3.0 star property
14.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"The mini houses are uniquely decorated and very clean and comfortable. The host is wonderful and went out of her way to communicate with us the check in process."
United States
Corey
The price is P6,416
P12,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Gorgeous Stays
Property amenity

13. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
18.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Wonderful place stay"
United States
Jeremy
The price is P6,164
P6,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Property grounds

14. Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
2.0 star property
6.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (153 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Yamil
The price is P4,853
P5,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Two Rivers Lodge
BBQ/picnic area

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
2.5 star property
18.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again"
United States
Telissa
The price is P6,703
P7,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
Reception

16. Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
14.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"clean affordable and the staff are amazing."
United States
Rick
The price is P3,838
P4,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bay Mountain Inn
Lobby

17. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee
2.5 star property
11.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice room and great breakfast! "
United States
Douglas
The price is P4,402
P5,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
Free continental breakfast

18. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (946 reviews)
"Very clean, helpful and friendly staff, perfect location, reasonably priced"
United States
Charlene
The price is P4,092
P4,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
Rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free), individually decorated

19. Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins
3.0 star property
14.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (117 reviews)
"The cabin was cozy and the hot tub was amazing.After a long day of exploring."
United States
Carole
The price is P7,554
P20,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Nantahala Cabins
Free daily continental breakfast

20. Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel
2.5 star property
13.4 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,274 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff very nice and helpful. Plenty of parking in front of lobby. It's close to everything"
United States
Kimberly
The price is P4,794
P5,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Cherokee Grand Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Free daily continental breakfast
McKinley Edwards Inn
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
341 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Calhoun House Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
81 reviews
View
Business center
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
View from property
Relax Inn
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
758 reviews
View
Miscellaneous
Folkestone Inn
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
366 reviews
View

Top Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

10/10 Excellent
"OUR ROOM WAS CLEAN AND THE BED WAS COMFY. THE STAFF WAS VERY GOOD AND HELPFUL. OUR BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD AND DELICIOUS. I WOULD BE VERY LIKELY TO STAY HERE AGAIN."
Jerry 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

A landscape with multiple lakes surrounded by dense forests and distant mountains.

Island Park

8.0/10 (33 reviews)
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Island Park, a lovely green space in Bryson City. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is located in a scenic area of Bryson City known for its magnificent mountain views and camping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 131 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?
Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Calhoun House Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good choice is Relax Inn, located 0.1 mi (0.1 km) away.
How many hotels will I find near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?
Expedia has 131 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
What can I see and do near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?
Attractions like Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and The Wild Fern highlight the local culture. You can enjoy nature at Island Park, Juney Whank Falls, or Tom Branch Falls. You might plan a visit to Smoky Mountain Country Club or Nantahala Brewing Company while you're in the area.