What's it like in Downtown Cherokee?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Cherokee's Downtown Cherokee neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Cherokee travel tips? Be sure to check out Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and Museum of the Cherokee Indian while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Cherokee?

Based on our traveler data, Great Smokies Inn Cherokee is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Cherokee. This hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Newfound Lodge on the river and Bay Mountain Inn .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Cherokee?

Book one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Cherokee and start exploring everything Cherokee has to offer.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Cherokee.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Cherokee?

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

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and Eastern Cherokee Agency are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Cherokee. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Cherokee include Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama, and Oconaluftee Indian Village. While you're out sightseeing, Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Oconaluftee Visitor Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cherokee.

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A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

Angela

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

2. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee

Muzakkir

SAR 346 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Kontent

SAR 262 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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.

4. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

Bella

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

5. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Deborah

SAR 253 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

6. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee

Teresa

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A river with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees. There is a building with balconies in the background.

7. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee

Callie

SAR 289 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

8. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Misty

SAR 384 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

9. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Monica

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

10. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Tammy

SAR 293 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

11. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.5 km from Downtown Cherokee

James

SAR 381 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

12. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.1 km from Downtown Cherokee

Barbara

SAR 289 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

2.7 km from Downtown Cherokee

Wesley

SAR 280 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

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

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Josh

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.6 km from Downtown Cherokee

James

SAR 290 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.1 km from Downtown Cherokee

jerry

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

17. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.4 km from Downtown Cherokee

Sabrina

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Joseph

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a modern building with large windows and a well-maintained garden.

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

13.2 km from Downtown Cherokee

Candace

SAR 378 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

20. Two Rivers Lodge

7.7 km from Downtown Cherokee

Avalee

SAR 266 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Cherokee

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,816 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 971 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee	2.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,023 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

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Top Downtown Cherokee Hotel Reviews

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located in Cherokee across from Harrahs Casino. The pool and hot tub are outside. Their property in Bryson City has an indoor pool & hot tub. It’s a nice hotel and I enjoyed staying there"

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed my stay. The check-in process was a bit of a challenge. Used the kiosk which worked & gave me my keys, but there was no information about the hotel, property, or amenities given. Had to go down to front desk later that night as my phone was not operational in the room. Other than that, really beautiful facility with everything you need."

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

8/10 Good

"The air condition went out while we were out the second day. When we got back it was 80 degrees in the room. I called for service but no one was available to come out till the next day. Which was our checkout day. The windows had no screens so it was not really an option to keep them open . The next day I received a message with a picture of the thermostat showing it was 73* and they said there was no issue. Obviously it was an issue while we were there. I responded and got no response after that. The condo was great and so were the views. Unfortunately the last night was not."

Newfound Lodge on the river

8/10 Good

"My husband and I stayed one night at this hotel. It was just okay as it is a terribly old hotel that has not been maintained. Wallpaper was stapled back up and all doors were scratched up so horribly that one would think a horrible fight or something happened. The beds themselves actually felt and looked vbery clean but everything else was just kinda "icky". It was fine for one night but I defintiely wouldn't want to stay longer. Exterior of building is very messy, dirty, unkept as well which made going to/from car a bit uneasy with their very low lighting. Did not use balcony."

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Our top choices for Downtown Cherokee hotels

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

2. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

3. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

4. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

5. Bay Mountain Inn

6. Rolling Hills Lodge

7. Newfound Lodge on the river

8. Drama Inn

9. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

11. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

12. Cherokee Grand Hotel

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

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

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

17. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

18. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

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

20. Two Rivers Lodge

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