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3 Star Hotels in Bryson City

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Bryson City on Hotels.com. These Bryson City 3 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 26, 2026.

1. Nantahala Village

Bryson City

CNY665

CNY792 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

2. McKinley Edwards Inn

Bryson City

CNY1,579

CNY1,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.

3. Nantahala Ridge

Bryson City

CNY904

CNY1,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A porch with white columns, wicker chairs, and a sign reading "MOVIE GALLERY".

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a stove, and a refrigerator.

A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Downtown Bryson City

CNY1,510

CNY1,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A two-story house with a front porch, a balcony on the upper floor, and a white picket fence.

A porch with white rocking chairs, a ceiling fan, and a welcome sign.

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, large windows with plants, and hanging lights.

A living room with a sofa, chairs, a rug, and a ceiling fan.

5. Folkestone Inn

Bryson City

CNY1,359

CNY1,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A cozy cabin interior with wooden floors, a dining area, a kitchen, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Nantahala Cabins

Bryson City

CNY890

CNY2,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A small, single-room tent with a green roof and a wooden door, set on a gravel path with grass around.

A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

7. Gorgeous Stays

Bryson City

CNY707

CNY1,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a wooden deck.

A treehouse cabin surrounded by dense forest.

Two elevated cabins with decks, surrounded by dense forest.

8. Nantahala Outdoor Center

Bryson City

CNY650

CNY863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A wooden deck with a view of a forested area and a distant building.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a fireplace, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There are wooden cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a bar area with stools.

9. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

Bryson City

CNY1,020

CNY2,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A lakeside outdoor seating area with turquoise Adirondack chairs and a fire pit.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden staircase leading to a porch with a sign reading "Bird's Nest."

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

10. 'bird's Nest' at Ela Camp: A Hidden Gem of Bryson!

Bryson City

CNY967

CNY1,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees and mountains.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a television.

A forested area with a dirt path leading to a wooden cabin with a balcony.

11. Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!

Bryson City

CNY1,544

CNY2,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a red armchair, and a coffee table. Large windows offer a view of trees outside.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, a leather armchair, and a sectional sofa.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a large island. There is a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

12. Idyllic Creekside Bryson City Gem w/ Fire Pit!

Bryson City

CNY1,255

CNY2,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Cherokee

CNY659

CNY757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

14. Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam

CNY544

CNY614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.

A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

15. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin

CNY772

CNY870 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A cabin with a wooden deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

A wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a red door, and a window with a view of trees.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

A cozy bedroom with a large bed, plaid curtains, a wooden ceiling fan, and a small chair with a fox design.

16. 'fox Den' w/ Hot Tub! 22 Mi to Cataloochee Skiing

Whittier

CNY765

CNY1,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A compact kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a black refrigerator.

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window, and a door.

A sunlit living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a chair, large windows, and a view of a deck and outdoor area.

A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a beige sofa, and a painting of horses on the wall.

17. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

Maggie Valley

CNY725

CNY1,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A wooden cabin with a porch, a small garden, and a view of a forested area.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.

A river flowing through a wooded area with a grassy bank and wooden posts.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and black chairs, a bar area, and multiple TVs on the walls.

18. Smoky Falls Lodge

Maggie Valley

CNY468

CNY520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

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

19. Brookside Lodge

Gatlinburg

CNY484

CNY621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A marina with several boats docked, a covered seating area, and a building with a green roof.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.

A building with a stone facade, a covered patio area with umbrellas, and a view of a forested area.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, wooden cabinets, and a sliding door.

20. Fontana Village Resort

Fontana Dam

CNY779

CNY881 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Top neighborhoods in Bryson City

Downtown Bryson City

A residential area with houses, a paved path, and a backdrop of mountains and trees.

A rural landscape with a church, a silo, and a mountain partially obscured by clouds.

A stream flowing through a forested area with a stone bridge overhead.

A statue of a child in a dress, positioned in front of a building with a sign reading "DEPOT ST."

Downtown Bryson City

The Downtown Bryson City neighborhood has lots to see including Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum.

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Top landmarks in Bryson City

A steam locomotive numbered 1702 with smoke billowing from its chimney, surrounded by autumnal trees.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

9.4/10 (652 reviews)

You could give yourself a treat with a trip to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, one of the top attractions in the heart of Bryson City. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, you'll love Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, just a short walk away.

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A landscape with multiple lakes surrounded by dense forests and distant mountains.

Island Park

8.0/10 (33 reviews)

If you like spending time outside, why not spend the afternoon at Island Park, a park in the heart of Bryson City. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you like Island Park, you'll love Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Oconaluftee Islands Park, both just a short drive away.

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Smokey Mountain Trains Museum

8.8/10 (209 reviews)

Smokey Mountain Trains Museum is just one of the attractions in Downtown Bryson City, Bryson City so you might want to stop by during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to experience more of the culture Bryson City has to offer, head to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Smoky Mountain Country Club, and The Wild Fern.

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Bryson City Gem Mine

8.2/10 (52 reviews)

Bryson City Gem Mine is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from central Bryson City, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Bryson City, Swain County Park and Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area are both nearby.

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Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond

8.0/10 (34 reviews)

Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from central Bryson City, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Bryson City has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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The Wild Fern

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

If you like art, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at The Wild Fern in Downtown Bryson City and see if there's something that takes your fancy. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to experience more of the culture Bryson City has to offer, head to Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Smoky Mountain Country Club.

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Swain County Park

Swain County Park is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from central Bryson City, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Swain County Park, you'll love Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area and Island Park, both just a short drive away.

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The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

7.8/10 (26 reviews)

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians in Downtown Bryson City. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Bryson City, you can easily walk to Smokey Mountain Trains Museum.

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