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A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.5 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

David

฿6,012

฿6,778 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.7 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Kyle

฿5,681

฿6,405 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.7 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Nathalia

฿5,116

฿6,511 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

A cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

4. The Timber at Holly Branch

0.3 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Grace

฿6,045

฿8,141 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

5. The Gillette

0.6 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Kerne

฿4,568

฿5,150 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.

Outdoor picnic tables arranged in rows with a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, a television, and a wardrobe.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for a pancake restaurant in the background.

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

3.1 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Jessica

฿3,325

฿3,749 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

A cozy motel interior with wooden furniture, a reception desk, and a view of the parking lot.

A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

1.1 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Theresa

฿2,992

฿3,374 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a lamp. A river and greenery are visible in the background.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a round coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets.

8. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.8 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Mark

฿5,676

฿6,952 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Freddie

฿4,872

฿5,493 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

10. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.4 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Andrew

฿5,172

฿5,831 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a blue ceiling.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.8 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

esaul

฿3,095

฿3,657 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

12. The Appy Lodge

2.4 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Chris

฿5,671

฿6,394 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

13. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

0.9 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Angie

฿4,792

฿5,403 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

14. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.9 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Kassidy

฿1,833

฿2,067 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a covered area with a sign reading "Cliffhouse 1st".

A breakfast table set with various dishes, drinks, and utensils.

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Debra

฿5,110

฿5,761 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, a minibar, and a seating area with patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

16. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.7 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Jennifer

฿3,968

฿4,474 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.6 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Ramona

฿4,435

฿5,000 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a Gold Award Winner.

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Patricia

฿2,411

฿2,718 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and dark wooden cabinets.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV displaying 'Safe Travels Welcome!' on the wall, a round wooden coffee table, two armchairs, and a patterned ottoman.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a multi-story building with balconies.

19. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

0.6 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Anthony

฿6,851

฿8,482 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

A lobby with wooden beams, stone counter, and seating area.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden shelf above it, and a lantern on the wall.

20. Brookside Lodge

2.2 km from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Ines

฿2,046

฿2,666 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,088 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,082 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 790 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 276 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 373 reviews	View

Top Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect stay. Great staff and clean rooms. Amenities are excellent. The views and overall esthetic were nice as well. I would definitely recommend"

Gatlinburg Town Square

10/10 Excellent

"Will stay again 😊"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. Restaurant good."

The Gillette

8/10 Good

"It is an older hotel which needs more updating but its an excellent location w friendly staff. We have stayed there for many years."

Bearskin Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! It was clean and the staff was very friendly! I would stay at this property again."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay. Very convenient location for walking. Hotel was old and rooms not very sound proof. Staff was great and it was nice to have housekeeping service daily. Would definitely stay here again."

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Very enjoyable stay!"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

8/10 Good

"I loved the location of this property and the grounds! They also had very helpful luggage carts. My one complaint is that my room had some funky food smells."

Other attractions near Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Gatlinburg Convention Center

8.8/10 (1,995 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Gatlinburg Convention Center during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Traffic Light #10

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg when you spend time at Traffic Light #10.

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Traffic Light #9

You can find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a stop at Traffic Light #9.

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Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway during your travels to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

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Smoky Mountain Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Smoky Mountain Art Gallery in Gatlinburg.

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Old Smoky Gem Mine

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Old Smoky Gem Mine during your stay in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Saint Mary's Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Gatlinburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

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Circus Golf

You can take time to visit Circus Golf during your travels to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead?

Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead is located in Gatlinburg. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 272 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead?

Adjacent to Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead, Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg and The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead?

Expedia has 272 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead.

What can I see and do near Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Guinness World Records Museum or Star Cars Museum. Historic Ogle Log Cabin, Elkmont Historic District and Noah Ogle Place are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can enjoy live performances at Ripley's Moving Theater and Iris Theater.

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Our top choices for Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Timber at Holly Branch

5. The Gillette

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

8. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10. The Greystone Lodge on the River

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

12. The Appy Lodge

13. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

14. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

15. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

16. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

17. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

19. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

20. Brookside Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Top Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg Town Square

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

The Gillette

Bearskin Lodge on the River

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Other attractions near Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

Gatlinburg Convention Center

Traffic Light #10

Traffic Light #9

Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway

Smoky Mountain Art Gallery

Old Smoky Gem Mine

Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Circus Golf

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