What is Downtown Gatlinburg like?

Travellers to Gatlinburg's Downtown Gatlinburg neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Gatlinburg? Consider a visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Gatlinburg?

Based on our traveller data, Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Gatlinburg. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg and Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg .

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

If you're searching for places to stay in Gatlinburg, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 179 Downtown Gatlinburg hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Gatlinburg, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Gatlinburg.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Gatlinburg?

Be sure to get some family photos at Gatlinburg SkyPark, Gatlinburg Space Needle and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies while you're out sightseeing in Downtown Gatlinburg. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum are some other places worth a visit. Fort Fun, Gatlinburg Winery and Fannie Farkle's Family Fun Parlor are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Gatlinburg. Earthquake the Ride and Treasure Quest Miniature Golf are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Gatlinburg.

Top 10 Downtown Gatlinburg Hotels of 2026

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A hotel pool area with a blue water slide, outdoor seating, and a view of the hotel building.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg

David

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

2. River Edge Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

3. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg

Erin

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

4. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg

Patricia

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing a view of greenery.

5. Reagan Resorts Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg

David

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit patio area with outdoor seating.

6. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Downtown Gatlinburg

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a stone fireplace.

7. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg

Cleveland

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a stream and dense foliage.

8. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg

Sheri

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg

Freddie

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg

Debra

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg

Jerry

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A Microtel hotel with a green entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a signboard.

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg

David

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

13. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

14. Old Creek Lodge

Downtown Gatlinburg

Bingxin

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

15. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg

Sara

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

16. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a television mounted on the wall.

17. River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Downtown Gatlinburg

james

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A stone building with a stone pathway lined with pink flowers, surrounded by green grass and trees.

18. Fabulous Chalet Inn, Gatlinburg, TN

Downtown Gatlinburg

john

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone retaining wall, and a parking area.

19. Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg

Julia

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a desk, and a bathroom with a bathtub and sink.

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Parkway

Downtown Gatlinburg

Chris

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 2,090 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 804 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Old Creek Lodge	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 605 reviews	View
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Gatlinburg

Find the best Downtown Gatlinburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A forest with autumn foliage and a cloudy sky.

Chalet Village

If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.

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A mountainous landscape with a sunset sky and wildflowers.

Chalet Village North

Though Chalet Village North may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook.

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Top Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property."

LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"They have an indoor and outdoor pool with the lazy river. We didn't use those facilities but that was amazing to see that they have that for the next time when we come here. The room was clean. The breakfast was good. And the staff were all amazing."

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. Our view was lovely. The hotel had everything we needed. We took advantage of the trolley so we didn’t have to find and pay for parking in Gatlinburg. It was an easy drive into the Park do to some hiking. Perfect for couples."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Overall, this hotel is fine, just fine. Its location is fantastic and easy to get to, and very convenient if you are planning to spend your time on the Parkway. The rooms have outside doors like a motel, so security always felt a little off. And because there is direct access from outside, dirt kept getting into the room which was difficult to manage. The bathroom was outdated, and the toilet felt like you were playing Russian roulette every time you flushed. It was the slowest flush ever. The hot water for the shower was insufficient too. My understanding is that most if not all this property is going away in 2027 as the company is building a new resort. I got this information from the very long winded gentleman that was handling the parking passes. He was trying to entice me to go to the other property in the morning for a breakfast presentation and an offer of free Anakeesta tickets for going. But that would have involved driving which I was not inclined to do. Overall, this property cost more than I would normally pay for any hotel, but significantly cheaper than the other options in the location. Good enough."

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Our top choices for Downtown Gatlinburg hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. River Edge Inn

3. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

4. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

5. Reagan Resorts Inn

6. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

7. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

8. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gatlinburg

13. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

14. Old Creek Lodge

15. Bearskin Lodge on the River

16. Crossroads Inn & Suites

17. River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

18. Fabulous Chalet Inn, Gatlinburg, TN

19. Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Parkway

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Top Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Reviews

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