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A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Doris

￥17,582

￥19,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

2. Hampton Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Habtom

￥22,185

￥25,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

A motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a road in the background.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a bench.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling fan, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a red cushion, and a painting on the wall.

3. Carolina Motel

11.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Clarence

￥13,608

￥14,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

4. Quality Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Nancy

￥17,530

￥19,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

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.

5. Sky Ridge Yurts

19.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Sandra

￥15,486

￥35,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

6. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Cynthia

￥16,129

￥18,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

7. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Jaiveer

￥14,832

￥16,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

8. Gorgeous Stays

18.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Corey

￥16,858

￥32,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

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

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Telissa

￥17,130

￥19,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

A building with a mural of a landscape featuring mountains, trees, and bears by a river.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, sugar and creamer dispensers, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, wooden headboards, and a large window with curtains.

10. Colonial Inn Franklin

12.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Cecilia

￥11,633

￥12,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

11. Sapphire Inn

6.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

James

￥11,154

￥12,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

12. Nantahala Village

19.1 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

William

￥17,370

￥20,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A gazebo with a red roof and beige walls, located in front of a building with a red roof and beige walls.

A parking lot with several cars, a motel with a red roof, and a gazebo.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

6.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Tracy

￥12,807

￥14,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk, a chair, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

A Microtel Inn by Wyndham building with a parking lot and a grassy area in front.

14. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

9.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Victor

￥12,749

￥14,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Wilson

￥12,589

￥14,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 312 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Franklin	9.0 Wonderful 499 reviews	View
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 689 reviews	View
Quality Inn Franklin	8.4 Very Good 725 reviews	View
Sky Ridge Yurts	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View

Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

Misty Mountain Cozy & Stylish 2BR Cabin w/ Fire Pit near River & Attractions

8/10 Good

"Cozy"

Mystic Smoky Mornings, Woodland Charm, Sunsets & Starry Nights Await

10/10 Excellent

"Great place! Spacious but cozy. Wildlife right off the deck, which views over the mountain. Host is wonderful too!"

Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!

10/10 Excellent

"Many good things here - the kitchen was very nice, beds were very comfortable, and the house was spotlessly clean. There is an air mattress not futon in the office area which is really a closet off master with a window. There is a nice deck and firepit but access from house to deck is a little unusual as it is through a bathroom. I stay3d here for 5 nights with family and friends and enjoyed our stay."

'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet

8/10 Good

"We used this space to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary with friends and family. Our group of 10 had more than enough room for all of us to relax and enjoy our time comfortably. The game room was a BIG hit. The mountain view from the deck was incredible. Ted was quick to respond to any questions I had. The family is already talking about booking again in the future"

Charming Tiny Home with WiFi and AC in beautiful Cowee Valley Franklin Nc

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place. Perfect setting. Would definitely come back. Debra was very patient with our questions, we had never rented vrbo house before. She was very gracious. She had everything covered. Just like you were at home. I wish there were more Debra's in the world and her daughter was great, too. We felt blessed to find her place."

Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath house in charming Cowee Valley Franklin NC

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay here very much. The house was clean and it had everything we needed. The only thing I would point out is that the washer and dryer are in an outside room downstairs under the back porch. Its not convenient if you have bad knees. But other than that I would recommend this house and would stay here again."

The Farmhouse is located in the Beautiful Mountains of Western North Carolina.

10/10 Excellent

"I am a repeat customer and enjoy working with these hosts. (-:"

Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views!

10/10 Excellent

"business-friendly"

Hot Tub & Fire Pit: Getaway Near Nantahala Gorge!

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, responsive host!"

Other attractions near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

You can enjoy retail therapy at Mason Mountain Mine during your stay in Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Rose Creek Mine

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Rose Creek Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Sheffield Mine

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Sheffield Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a trip to Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a trip to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Gold City Gem Mine

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin when you take a trip to Gold City Gem Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Ruby City Gems & Minerals

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ruby City Gems & Minerals during your stay in Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Scottish Tartans Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Scottish Tartans Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Old Cardinal Gem Mine is located in a historic area of Franklin known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Adjacent to Old Cardinal Gem Mine, Beautiful tiny home and glamping retreat in Franklin perfect for nature lovers! is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old Cardinal Gem Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Cardinal Gem Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Old Cardinal Gem Mine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Old Cardinal Gem Mine, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum. Explore landmarks like Mason Mountain Mine, Rose Creek Mine, and Sheffield Mine. You might plan a visit to Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine or Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Old Cardinal Gem Mine hotels

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

2. Hampton Inn Franklin

3. Carolina Motel

4. Quality Inn Franklin

5. Sky Ridge Yurts

6. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

7. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

8. Gorgeous Stays

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

10. Colonial Inn Franklin

11. Sapphire Inn

12. Nantahala Village

13. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

14. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

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Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

Misty Mountain Cozy & Stylish 2BR Cabin w/ Fire Pit near River & Attractions

Mystic Smoky Mornings, Woodland Charm, Sunsets & Starry Nights Await

Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!

'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet

Charming Tiny Home with WiFi and AC in beautiful Cowee Valley Franklin Nc

Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath house in charming Cowee Valley Franklin NC

The Farmhouse is located in the Beautiful Mountains of Western North Carolina.

Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views!

Hot Tub & Fire Pit: Getaway Near Nantahala Gorge!

Other attractions near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

Rose Creek Mine

Sheffield Mine

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

Ruby City Gems & Minerals

Scottish Tartans Museum

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