The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee for 2026

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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 hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 1.8 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

James

SAR 284

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

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.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

John

SAR 212

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

3. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 1.5 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Deborah

SAR 236

SAR 272 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee, 1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

jodell

SAR 240

SAR 275 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

1.7 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

jerry

SAR 294

SAR 338 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern building with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with a stream.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

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

2.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Richard

SAR 159

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

1.8 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Barbara

SAR 280

SAR 322 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

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

2 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Monica

SAR 383

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

9. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee, 0.3 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Irene

SAR 195

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee, 0.9 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Angela

SAR 246

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and utensils.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

11. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee, 0.2 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Barbara

SAR 301

SAR 346 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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.

A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

2.4 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Indranil

SAR 236

SAR 279 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

A room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

13. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Betty

SAR 241

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.

A room with a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

14. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee, 1.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Joe

SAR 271

SAR 312 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A rustic log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

15. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2.6 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Juanita

SAR 229

SAR 259 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2.3 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Jacob

SAR 252

SAR 290 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A room with a window overlooking a deck, a round table, and two patterned sofas.

A room with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

A room with a round table and two patterned chairs, a window with yellow curtains, and a view of a wooden deck and trees.

17. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee, 0.2 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Misty

SAR 334

SAR 384 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bathroom with a stone wall, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

18. Stony Creek Motel

19.6 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Chris

SAR 342

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

13.9 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Gary

SAR 833

SAR 942 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by a fence, with lounge chairs and a yellow umbrella.

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

A teepee in a park with a playground and a building in the background.

20. Route 19 Inn

19.1 km from Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Patricia

SAR 489

SAR 542 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,831 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	8.8 Excellent 965 reviews	View
Clarion Pointe Cherokee	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Cherokee Indian Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

8/10 Good

"Clean room and breakfast perfect for what we needed"

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"We were in town for a train ride in Bryson City and this was the most highly rated available when were in town."

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, close to casino, good parking, comfortable bed, close to Waffle House."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean hotel. The free breakfast is amazing. Right across the street by the Casino. Great location"

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here twice,clean,location great"

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to start. Clean, quiet and friendly people."

Other attractions near Museum of the Cherokee Indian

An outdoor amphitheater with rows of seats, surrounded by dense forest and a river.

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A wooden building with a red roof and solar panels.

Cherokee Welcome Center

8.8/10 (351 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center during your stay in Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

8.8/10 (144 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A river flowing through a forest with a wooden bridge.

Oconaluftee Islands Park

8.8/10 (214 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Oconaluftee Islands Park, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area.

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A rustic building with a sign for Ruby Mine and a sign for Gold Mine.

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

8.2/10 (238 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cherokee with a trip to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Oconaluftee Indian Village

8.8/10 (325 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Eastern Cherokee Agency

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

Eastern Cherokee Agency is just one of the places to see in Cherokee, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

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Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

Museum of the Cherokee Indian is located in a welcoming area of Cherokee known for its magnificent mountain views and top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

Adjacent to Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Drama Inn and Rolling Hills Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of the Cherokee Indian, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

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What can I see and do near Museum of the Cherokee Indian?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village, Mountain Farm Museum, or Mingus Mill. You can enjoy live performances at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Oconaluftee Islands Park, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail.

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Our top choices for Museum of the Cherokee Indian hotels

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Bay Mountain Inn

4. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

5. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

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

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

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

9. Rolling Hills Lodge

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

13. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

14. Newfound Lodge on the river

15. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

17. Drama Inn

18. Stony Creek Motel

19. McKinley Edwards Inn

20. Route 19 Inn

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Top Museum of the Cherokee Indian Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Other attractions near Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre

Cherokee Welcome Center

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Oconaluftee Islands Park

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Eastern Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

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