The Best Hotels Closest to Gatlinburg Space Needle in Gatlinburg for 2026

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

1. The Gillette

0.3 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

richard f

₩195,480

₩220,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

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

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

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

2. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Janet

₩120,954

₩136,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A reception desk with a map, framed artwork, and a security camera.

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

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

3. Sleepy Bear Motel

2.4 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Jessica

₩207,160

₩233,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

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

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Fabiola

₩240,938

₩302,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 dining area with a wooden bench, a table set for two, and a view of a stream through large windows.

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.

5. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.1 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Mark

₩366,931

₩436,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.2 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Boyd

₩196,933

₩222,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A reception area with two wooden counters, a stone wall, and a circular sign above the counters.

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

7. The Appy Lodge

1.7 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Tyler

₩201,833

₩227,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

esaul

₩175,951

₩198,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small dining area with two chairs.

9. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Kassidy

₩72,271

₩81,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Mary

₩201,745

₩227,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

11. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.8 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Jennifer

₩218,082

₩245,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.4 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Wayne

₩237,563

₩298,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

James

₩275,063

₩310,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Ramona

₩236,677

₩266,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

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

15. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Patricia

₩100,917

₩113,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill surrounded by trees.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

16. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.5 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Mary Ann

₩130,401

₩276,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

A hotel room with a sofa, desk, chair, bed, and a small table.

A modern living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

A stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

17. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Jason

₩103,032

₩129,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing a view of greenery.

A hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a mountain and a sign for Reagan Resorts.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Reagan Resorts Inn, a stone wall, and a landscaped area with a fountain.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and metal fence, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture.

18. Reagan Resorts Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Kathy

₩92,731

₩124,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a waterfall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A view of a river flowing through a forested area with rocks and trees.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a wooden cabinet, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a flowing river.

19. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

0.9 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Erin

₩92,944

₩117,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a river with trees and buildings in the background.

A natural outdoor area with a stream, rocks, and trees.

A two-story house with a covered porch, stone foundation, and a stone chimney.

A living room with a brown leather chair, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

1.5 km from Gatlinburg Space Needle

Martha

₩92,497

₩104,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Gatlinburg Space Needle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 350 reviews	View
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 441 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 733 reviews	View
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 454 reviews	View

Top Gatlinburg Space Needle Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"My stay was very nice. It is a beautiful area"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean,and well maintained"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"It would"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful room with great lighting. Bathroom was well lit. Overall we had a great stay."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was great will definitely go back"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location in Gatlinburg, rooms, very clean and a decent buffet breakfast."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The place was nice and not far from the strip. I would stay there again."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Room. Clean beds. Accommodating. Easy parking Friendly staff. Reasonably priced to be right in the middle of Gatlinburg. Balcony was spacious and clean."

Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was really helpful"

Other attractions near Gatlinburg Space Needle

Gatlinburg Ziplines

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Aerial zip lines, rope climbing, freefalls, trapeze swings and treetop bridges make this attraction a great day for all the family.

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! sign, a red vintage car, and a treehouse-like structure.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

8.6/10 (1,942 reviews)

Get ready to be astounded by unique artifacts from all corners of the globe at this museum dedicated to astonishing people and events.

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A bright green sports car with sponsor logos and decals, parked indoors.

Hollywood Star Cars Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Relive your television and movie memories at this museum dedicated to Hollywood’s most celebrated vehicles and then sit in the cars and meet famous actors.

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Iris Theater

You can enjoy a show at Iris Theater during your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Ripley's Moving Theater

You can enjoy a show at Ripley's Moving Theater on your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Traffic Light #8

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg when you take a trip to Traffic Light #8.

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Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

You can find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a visit to Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Sugarlands Distilling Company

You can take time to visit Sugarlands Distilling Company during your travels to Gatlinburg.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gatlinburg Space Needle?

Gatlinburg Space Needle is located in a family-friendly area of Gatlinburg known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 345 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gatlinburg Space Needle?

Adjacent to Gatlinburg Space Needle, Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg and The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gatlinburg Space Needle?

Expedia has 345 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gatlinburg Space Needle.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Gatlinburg Space Needle.

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What can I see and do near Gatlinburg Space Needle?

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Guinness World Records Museum, and Hollywood Star Cars Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at Iris Theater and Ripley's Moving Theater.

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Our top choices for Gatlinburg Space Needle hotels

1. The Gillette

2. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

3. Sleepy Bear Motel

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

7. The Appy Lodge

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

9. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

15. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

16. Laurel Inn Condominium

17. Crossroads Inn & Suites

18. Reagan Resorts Inn

19. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

20. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

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Top Gatlinburg Space Needle Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Other attractions near Gatlinburg Space Needle

Gatlinburg Ziplines

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Hollywood Star Cars Museum

Iris Theater

Ripley's Moving Theater

Traffic Light #8

Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

Sugarlands Distilling Company

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