Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A town nestled in a valley with mountains in the background, a bridge, and autumn-colored trees.
A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a sunlit sky.
A forested area with a wooden bridge and rope suspension walkway.
A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
A mountainous landscape with a parking lot in the foreground.

Stay near popular Downtown Gatlinburg attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd Gatlinburg TN
The price is AU$182 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$182
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,955 reviews)
"excellent location and nice view"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
229 East Parkway Gatlinburg TN
The price is AU$357 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$357
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (418 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 out of 5
Gatlinburg TN
The price is AU$119 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$119
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.4/10 (1,143 reviews)
"Great rooms!"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
539 Parkway Gatlinburg TN
The price is AU$367 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$367
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,019 reviews)
"Location…Location…Location! Exceptional hotel with all the amenities. So close to everything! We parked our car on Friday afternoon and didn’t get back in it until we checked out on Monday. We will definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

2.5 out of 5
218 Ski Mountain Road Gatlinburg TN
The price is AU$124 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$124
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,171 reviews)
"I'll start with the positive. The bed was very comfortable and the water pressure and hot water in the shower were good. Now the rest. The staff was not helpful. The shower design made it so the water spills out from the curtain and the floor gets all wet. The toilet flush button made it very hard ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
929 PARKWAY Gatlinburg TN
The price is AU$117 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$117
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,242 reviews)
"The property needs some work. It is in the middle of town, so very convenient."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Gatlinburg

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

Chalet Village

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

Chalet Village North

Though Chalet Village North may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta.



Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: