Gatlinburg Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
SkyPark - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 2 min walk
Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 1 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 1 min walk
Pancake Pantry - 4 min walk
Donut Friar - 4 min walk
About this property
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn
Hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Near SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle, The Historic Gatlinburg Inn provides a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Coffee/tea in the lobby, free newspapers, and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
Elevator
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1937
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Gatlinburg Historic
Gatlinburg Historic Inn
Gatlinburg Inn Historic
Historic Gatlinburg
Historic Gatlinburg Inn
Historic Inn Gatlinburg
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn Hotel
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn Gatlinburg
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn Hotel Gatlinburg
Frequently asked questions
Does The Historic Gatlinburg Inn have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is The Historic Gatlinburg Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Historic Gatlinburg Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Historic Gatlinburg Inn?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Historic Gatlinburg Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Historic Gatlinburg Inn located?
Located in Downtown Gatlinburg, this hotel is steps from SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 10 minutes.
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The Historic Gatlinburg Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Breakfast was absolutely amazing every morning, it was right in the middle of town next to Sky Bridge so it was easy to get to different things why walking.
Wonderful stay inn is beautiful inside and outside clean pool very friendly staff rooms were clean comfortable bed loved the pillows breakfast was delicious every morning will stay again
Neat old hotel. Very clean and helpful staff. Id stay here again but parking is very tight and if you go at the wrong time of day/season it will take you a long time because of the busy strip
For being an older building, it has been well-maintained.
Colleen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
David
2025/7/28
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly. The rooms are outdated except for the bathrooms and a fridge would have been nice to have had. I would stay there again due to the price and location.
I like where the property was located, kind of central to many different things. I loved the large porch where you could sit in the rockers and I loved the entertainment that they provided on the front porch.
The Gatlingburg inn was a lovely hotel in a prime location in gatlingburg, the decor was dated and added to the hole experience. Very clean and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious. The only down side was probably to be expected in an older hotel: limited parking, room smelled musty, carpet was old.
Plenty of historic character. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Try Howard's for dining (since 1946) with excellent dinners and local sourced mountain trout. Pork chop was also yummy.
Excellent location and very nice staff. Hotel is historic, so it does not have fancy amenities, but we loved it. It is clean and the breakfast was excellent.