What's it like in Downtown Cherokee?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Cherokee's Downtown Cherokee neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Cherokee travel tips? Make sure that you visit Museum of the Cherokee Indian and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Cherokee?

Based on our traveller 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 neighbourhood include Newfound Lodge on the river and Bay Mountain Inn .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Cherokee area?

Book one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Cherokee.

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

Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and Oconaluftee Islands Park are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Cherokee. Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and Eastern Cherokee Agency are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. 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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Our top choices for Downtown Cherokee hotels

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.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

Pedro

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

2. Bay Mountain Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Mary

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

3. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee

Dorathy

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

4. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee

Jason

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

5. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Charlene

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

Carol

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

7. Newfound Lodge on the river

Downtown Cherokee

Joe

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

8. Drama Inn

Downtown Cherokee

Misty

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

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

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Steven

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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

John

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

11. Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.1 km from Downtown Cherokee

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

2.3 km from Downtown Cherokee

Monica

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, a coffee machine, and a stone accent wall.

13. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

2.5 km from Downtown Cherokee

Jose

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

14. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

2.1 km from Downtown Cherokee

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

Debra

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

16. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

2.4 km from Downtown Cherokee

Shan

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

2.7 km from Downtown Cherokee

jackie

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

Juanita

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

19. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

14.4 km from Downtown Cherokee

charity

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

20. McKinley Edwards Inn

14.2 km from Downtown Cherokee

Gary

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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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 1,869 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 961 reviews	View
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee	2.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,052 reviews	View

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A forested area with a flowing river and a waterfall.

Cranberry Falls

While there might not be top attractions in Cranberry Falls, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soco Falls and Waterrock Knob.

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Top Downtown Cherokee Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown Cherokee

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"Really unique hotel tucked away on the mountain. Great price for what it’s worth. The room was nothing special, could use some updating, but it was clean and relaxing. I was disappointed with how the hotel photos portray a river running behind the hotel, but doesn’t show the parking lot and adjacent hotel directly across the other side, but non the less, the sounds of the river are very tranquil and if you walk to the edge of the property, there are two stone walkways that lead down to the actual river and that area is very beautiful. The pool and hot tub are really awesome. Didn’t get a chance to try the restaurant but I heard it’s pretty good overall we would totally choose to stay there again!"