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A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A coffee station with a daydream blend coffee machine, a milk dispenser, and various food items.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

1. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
1.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
William
€80
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.
A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.
A building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

2. Relax Inn

Relax Inn
Downtown Bryson City, 0.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Gregory
€71
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Relax Inn
A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

3. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
1.4 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Michael
€91
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees and mountains.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.
A forested area with a dirt path leading to a wooden cabin with a balcony.

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

Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!
2.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Kathy
€349
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!
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.
A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.
A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

5. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
14.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
James
€78
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

6. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
13.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Michelle
€70
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

7. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
18.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Margaret
€102
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.
A circular building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.
A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

8. Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts
16.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Jessica
€225
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Sky Ridge Yurts
A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.
Room
Living area
Living area

9. Nantahala Ridge

Nantahala Ridge
15 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Donna
€195
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Nantahala Ridge
A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.
A small, single-room tent with a green roof and a wooden door, set on a gravel path with grass around.
A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.
A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

10. Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays
14.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Corey
€181
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Gorgeous Stays
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.
Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.
A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.
A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

11. Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
14.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Deborah
€65
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bay Mountain Inn
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.
A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
18.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Candace
€97
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.
A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.
A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

13. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
12.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Kontent
€63
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
A serene park with a picnic area and a river.
A compact room with wooden paneling, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, a television, and a dresser.
A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.
A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

14. Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
6.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Ruth
€70
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Two Rivers Lodge
A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.
A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

15. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee
11.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
jerry
€69
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.
A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.
A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

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

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
14 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Richard
€78
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A black van with the logo and name of Cherokee Grand Hotel, indicating it is a service vehicle for reservations.
A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

17. Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel
13.4 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Barbara
€77
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Cherokee Grand Hotel
A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.
A hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
13.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Robert
€96
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".
A swimming pool with a small building in the background, surrounded by trees.
A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.
A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
12.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Angela
€65
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.
A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

20. Rolling Hills Lodge

Rolling Hills Lodge
13.4 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Irene
€76
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rolling Hills Lodge
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Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.
Relax Inn
8.6
Excellent
769 reviews
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A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
8.0
Very good
1,003 reviews
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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees and mountains.
Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!
10.0
Exceptional
2 reviews
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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.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
9.4
Exceptional
1,828 reviews
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Top Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Hotel Reviews

McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn

8/10 Good
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful inn"
Jie 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
McKinley Edwards Inn
Downtown Bryson City Townhome • Hot Tub • Fenced Yard • Walk to Train D...

Downtown Bryson City Townhome • Hot Tub • Fenced Yard • Walk to Train D...

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely home great location near train and downtown."
Terry S. 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Downtown Bryson City Townhome • Hot Tub • Fenced Yard • Walk to Train D...
Great New Downtown Tiny House 2 minutes to Smoky Mountain Railroad,dogs welcome

Great New Downtown Tiny House 2 minutes to Smoky Mountain Railroad,dogs welcome

10/10 Excellent
"It was so cute and cozy! It reminded us of the cabins we stay at in the Black Hills of South Dakota where we lived. Beautiful!"
Lourdes 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Great New Downtown Tiny House 2 minutes to Smoky Mountain Railroad,dogs welcome
Experience comfort at Big Oaks Pointe, a charming 2-bedroom retreat.

Experience comfort at Big Oaks Pointe, a charming 2-bedroom retreat.

8/10 Good
"We had a great time in Bryson City and hiking in the Smokey Mountains. The kitchen was well supplied. However, I would not want to travel that road in inclement weather even with all wheel drive."
Dawn C. 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Experience comfort at Big Oaks Pointe, a charming 2-bedroom retreat.
6BR/6.5 Mountain Luxury•Hot Tub•Game Room•Town/Mountain Views•Walk to Downtown

6BR/6.5 Mountain Luxury•Hot Tub•Game Room•Town/Mountain Views•Walk to Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Overall property was excellent. Home had everything we needed, very clean, games for kids, plenty of towels. Only drawbacks where memory foam mattresses that get hot and construction traffic at driveway entrance"
Shane p. 7-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
6BR/6.5 Mountain Luxury•Hot Tub•Game Room•Town/Mountain Views•Walk to Downtown
"STEPS TO BRYSON" - MTN VIEW, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, NEW REMODEL - WALK TO DOWNTOWN!

"STEPS TO BRYSON" - MTN VIEW, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, NEW REMODEL - WALK TO DOWNTOWN!

10/10 Excellent
"Great place, close to everything."
Debi C. 5-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
"STEPS TO BRYSON" - MTN VIEW, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, NEW REMODEL - WALK TO DOWNTOWN!
Bryson City Tiny Home - Walk to it All!

Bryson City Tiny Home - Walk to it All!

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was as expected and very clean"
Deborah S. 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Bryson City Tiny Home - Walk to it All!
Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"The room was excellently decorated and great treats."
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Calhoun House Inn & Suites
Rooftop Deck-Downtown Bryson City-Walk to it ALL

Rooftop Deck-Downtown Bryson City-Walk to it ALL

10/10 Excellent
"The house was so clean. We love the hot tub! This is the second year we rented this house for our anniversary. We would rent it again!"
Belinda H. 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Rooftop Deck-Downtown Bryson City-Walk to it ALL

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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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
Photo by Dana Foreman

Tom Branch Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Tom Branch Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
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A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
Photo by Dana Foreman

Indian Creek Falls

A short walk from a confluence of creeks and woodlands filled with wildflowers, this long set of falls provides a scenic view from the observation deck.
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The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

7.8/10 (26 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians during your travels in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
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The Wild Fern

7.2/10 (26 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Wild Fern during your trip to Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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Smokey Mountain Trains Museum

8.8/10 (209 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Smokey Mountain Trains Museum during your travels in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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Juney Whank Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Juney Whank Falls during your travels in Cherokee. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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Smoky Mountain Country Club

8.0/10 (13 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Whittier at Smoky Mountain Country Club. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area.
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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, take a look at the 138 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel 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 traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good choice is Relax Inn, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.
How many hotels will I find near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?
Expedia has 138 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals 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. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Smoky Mountain Country Club and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians.