To experience Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s majestic natural scenery, book a hotel near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is home to over 1.5 million acres of forested mountain landscapes.

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel sits at the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering excellent access to Tennessee’s best hiking trails.

Families might want to consider a hotel near the Ober Gatlinburg amusement park and ski area, which offers skiing and snow tubing during the winter and wildlife viewing from the aerial tramway in summer.

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg is an affordable hotel steps away from Ober Gatlinburg, which offers free breakfast and a seasonal pool.

Book a hotel in Downtown Gatlinburg, just off the Parkway, to stay near exciting attractions like the Space Needle and IRIS Theater.

The Hampton Inn Gatlinburg is a good 3-star hotel that will put you within a 15-minute walk of all the best that Downtown Gatlinburg has to offer.

Choose a hotel near one of Gatlinburg’s trolley stops, such as the Crossroads Inn & Suites Downtown, and leave your car in the parking lot.

Guests in town for a conference at the Gatlinburg Convention Center will find it practical to book a nearby hotel, such as The River Terrace Resort.

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The Brookside Resort is a simple choice located one mile from the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum and features an on-site waterslide and two pools. The Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa is a 4-star option with two outdoor pools and a children’s playground. It’s located just four miles from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

There are many good hotels in the direct vicinity of the Hollywood Stars Cars Museum, including The Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg, a top-rated family hotel. The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites on the River is an affordable option, less than 10 minutes by foot from the museum. For something slightly more upscale, consider The Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn is a unique hotel that is just steps away from the Gatlinburg Sky Lift that offers a tastes of old time Tennessee mountain decor. Another excellent option is The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, located just off of Highway 441. This modern, affordable hotel is a short walk from the Gatlinburg Sky Lift, and features a small indoor pool and fitness room.

The Glenstone Lodge offers a relaxed hotel environment, a half mile from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and features a fabulous indoor pool with waterfalls. Slightly farther afield, Baymont Inn & Suites Gatlinburg on the River has a small indoor pool as well as rooms with balconies overlooking the creek.