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A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A rustic wooden building with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.
A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

1. McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn
0.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Jie
S$321
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
McKinley Edwards Inn
A porch with white columns, wicker chairs, and a sign reading "MOVIE GALLERY".
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf.

2. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Calhoun House Inn & Suites
Downtown Bryson City, 0.2 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Nikki
S$369
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Calhoun House Inn & Suites
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.
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.
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
1.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
William
S$114
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 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 pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.
A building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.

4. Relax Inn

Relax Inn
Downtown Bryson City, 0.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Gregory
S$101
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

5. 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
S$130
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 forested area with a dirt path leading to a wooden cabin with a balcony.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, and a couch.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

6. 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
S$501
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!
A wooden deck with a view of a forested area and a distant building.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There are wooden cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a bar area with stools.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a fireplace, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!
2.4 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
S$556
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!
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 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.
A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

8. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
14.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
James
S$111
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

9. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
13.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Michelle
S$100
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 spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

10. 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
S$146
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.
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.
A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.

11. Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays
14.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Corey
S$260
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Gorgeous Stays
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.
Front of property
A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.
A circular building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

12. Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts
16.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Jessica
S$322
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sky Ridge Yurts
A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

13. Nantahala Ridge

Nantahala Ridge
15 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Donna
S$266
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Nantahala Ridge
A serene park with a picnic area and a river.
A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.
A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.
A compact room with wooden paneling, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, a television, and a dresser.

14. Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
6.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Ruth
S$93
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Two Rivers Lodge
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

15. 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
S$139
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.
A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.
A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.
Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

16. Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
14.5 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Deborah
S$93
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bay Mountain Inn
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.
A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

17. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
12.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Kontent
S$89
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a toilet.
A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.
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.

18. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee
11.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
jerry
S$99
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.
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.
A modern building with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with a stream.

19. 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
S$111
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing natural 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 spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

20. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
13.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
United States
Robert
S$138
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
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Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
McKinley Edwards Inn
9.8
Exceptional
354 reviews
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A porch with white columns, wicker chairs, and a sign reading "MOVIE GALLERY".
Calhoun House Inn & Suites
9.6
Exceptional
86 reviews
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A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 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
1,012 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 11 hours ago
McKinley Edwards Inn
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

8/10 Good
"Enjoyed the stay and staff was very helpful and friendly Close to Bryson City"
Martha 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"The room was excellently decorated and great treats."
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Calhoun House Inn & Suites
Relax Inn

Relax Inn

8/10 Good
"It was clean. We had reserved 2 beds but ended up with 1 king size. It was fine"
Nancy 2-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Relax Inn

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.
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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.