Find Gatlinburg motels from $53

By saving on your room price, you can enjoy all that Gatlinburg has to offer. Top sights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

At most motels, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Bear Creek Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like a private balcony. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a hair dryer. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Motel 6 Gatlinburg, TN - Smoky Mountains: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Spa services along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

Expedia has 7 inexpensive motels in Gatlinburg.

While you’re sightseeing, check out the must-see aquarium and entertainment choices. People visiting Gatlinburg speak highly of its shops, mountains, and riverfront. Must-see local attractions include Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Mount LeConte, and Little Pigeon River. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Gatlinburg Space Needle, Anakeesta, and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Gatlinburg to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Gatlinburg is 55 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Gatlinburg to help you navigate your stay: Fly into McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is located 27.3 mi (44 km) from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.