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Our top choices for Great Smoky Mountains Railroad hotels

A rustic wooden building with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

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, (361 reviews)
"McKinley Edward's Inn is slightly rustic sitting in a beautiful mountain setting. It is clean, well kept, and the staff provided excellent service. The breakfast was delicious. It was a brief visit, but I would definitely consider another trip to Bryson City and the McKinley Edward's Inn."
United States
Elaine
The price is ￥31,048
￥35,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
McKinley Edwards Inn
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, large windows with plants, and hanging lights.

2. Folkestone Inn

Folkestone Inn
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (367 reviews)
"Clean, beautiful grounds, friendly staff"
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥30,305
￥34,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Folkestone Inn
A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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)
"Great location and staff was very friendly and helpful"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥14,372
￥16,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

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, (780 reviews)
"For price it was very nice"
United States
Tommy
The price is ￥11,978
￥13,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Relax Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

5. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Would love to stay again."
United States
Sriram
The price is ￥15,971
￥18,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees and mountains.

6. 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 ￥43,601
￥70,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!
A cozy cabin interior with a spiral staircase, wooden walls, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

7. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
The price is ￥24,276
￥69,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

8. Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts
3.5 star property
16.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Beautiful yurt in the woods 🙂"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥16,767
￥36,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Sky Ridge Yurts
A deck with outdoor seating and a fire pit, surrounded by autumn foliage.

9. Long View Resort

Long View Resort
5.0 star property
6.2 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"It was a very peaceful surroundings. The views are magnificent. The staff was extremely attentive. Food was very good."
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥44,718
￥55,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Long View Resort
A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

10. Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays
3.0 star property
14.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 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 ￥16,817
￥32,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Gorgeous Stays
A wooden cabin with a porch, a grill, and a gravel path leading to it.

11. Nantahala Ridge

Nantahala Ridge
3.0 star property
15 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Great cabin in a nice and quiet location. Very modern and clean. We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Donna
The price is ￥21,503
￥30,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Nantahala Ridge
A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

12. 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, (1,814 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay... will gladly stay here again in the future."
United States
Mechelle
The price is ￥12,082
￥13,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
A table set for dining with a white tablecloth, clear glassware, and a centerpiece with flowers and candles.

13. Jarrett House

Jarrett House
2.0 star property
19 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Gregg
The price is ￥19,165
￥21,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Jarrett House
Stonebrook Lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a log cabin.

14. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
2.5 star property
13.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,358 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jill
The price is ￥11,513
￥13,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

15. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was great, breakfast was great, view of the river was beautiful, room was great, We loved the place."
United States
Margaret
The price is ￥14,685
￥16,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

16. Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
2.0 star property
6.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (187 reviews)
"Room was exceptionally clean and loved rustic charm. View of the river was beautiful. Over all a wonderful place to stay."
United States
Caleb
The price is ￥10,474
￥11,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Two Rivers Lodge
A wooden deck with a railing, rocking chairs, and a ceiling fan.

17. Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins
3.0 star property
14.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (122 reviews)
"This property was perfect for our stay!"
United States
RACHEL
The price is ￥23,060
￥57,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Nantahala Cabins
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

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, (977 reviews)
"Clean room and breakfast perfect for what we needed"
United States
Kontent
The price is ￥10,421
￥11,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

19. Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
14.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Everything at this motel was good."
United States
Georgia
The price is ￥9,054
￥10,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Bay Mountain Inn
A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and a landscaped driveway with trimmed bushes.

20. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!!"
United States
Candace
The price is ￥12,937
￥14,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A rustic wooden building with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
McKinley Edwards Inn
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
361 reviews
View
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, large windows with plants, and hanging lights.
Folkestone Inn
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
367 reviews
View
A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.
Relax Inn
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
780 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
2.0 star property
8.0
Very good
1,005 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

Relax Inn

Relax Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Bryson City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (780)
The price is ￥11,978
￥13,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Relax Inn

Top Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Hotel Reviews

Rockhouse Bryson City, NC Walk to train and downtown shops and restaurants.

Rockhouse Bryson City, NC Walk to train and downtown shops and restaurants.

10/10 Excellent
"The place was was very clean. Great location within walking distance of Polar Express and downtown Bryson City. Lots of room for our family of nine. We will stay there again on our next trip to Bryson City."
Vernon W. 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Rockhouse Bryson City, NC Walk to train and downtown shops and restaurants.

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 138 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 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 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?
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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.

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