Hotels in Pigeon Forge

Hotels in Pigeon Forge: prices, timing and locations

When to book a stay in Pigeon Forge for less

It is most expensive in October, when the Smoky Mountains turn to autumn colours and draw crowds, and in summer, during the school holidays. It is cheapest in January, after the holidays, when prices can drop by more than a third. The day of the week matters too: it is usually cheapest on a Sunday and priciest on a Friday, as weekend stays begin. Pigeon Forge is a last-minute destination, as good prices can be available even a few days before arrival. A stay usually runs two nights, just right for Dollywood and a trip into the hills.

How much a stay costs by property type

The choice is wide, from a cheap motel on the Parkway to resorts with water parks and a spa. Simple motels are cheapest, while spa resorts and higher-end properties near the attractions cost the most. Below are rough nightly rates for two people.

Rates are indicative for a double room. In Pigeon Forge the gap between cheap January and the October peak, and between Sunday and Friday, can be large, so check the real price for your dates in the search box above.

Where a stay is cheaper or pricier

The most convenient base is along the Parkway, close to the attractions, restaurants and the entrance to Dollywood, though prices there run higher. It is quieter and often cheaper by the river and a little further from the main strip, where the motels and mid-range hotels sit. Resorts with water parks and a spa, such as those near Dollywood, are a separate, pricier category. The closer to the Parkway and Dollywood and the higher the standard, the higher the rate. For value, pick a motel set back from the centre or come outside October and summer.

Which stay in Pigeon Forge suits whom

• For families. Resorts with water parks and family rooms, such as the Country Cascades Waterpark Resort, close to Dollywood. Family rooms are the most popular choice in town.
• Close to Dollywood. Hotels and resorts by the park, such as Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa, with easy access to the theme park gates.
• For couples. Riverside hotels with romantic rooms, such as The Inn On The River, for a quiet stay with water views.
• With breakfast. Many hotels on the Parkway, such as The Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center, include breakfast and are close to the attractions.
• On a budget. Simple motels a little further from the centre, such as the Days Inn By Wyndham Pigeon Forge South, a few minutes from the Parkway. The cheapest option, especially in winter.
• Premium with a spa. Higher-end spa resorts, such as the RiverStone Condo Resort & Spa, combine comfort, a wellness area and proximity to the attractions.

Sample hotels in Pigeon Forge with prices

From a cheap motel to a spa resort, a few Pigeon Forge addresses with a from price. This is only a starting point, as rates in October and at weekends can climb noticeably.

From prices for a double room. In Pigeon Forge the rate for the same property in October and off-season can differ markedly, so check your exact dates in the search box.

When Pigeon Forge is pricier

October is the most expensive, when the Smoky Mountains forests turn to autumn colours and the town fills with visitors coming for the views. The second peak is summer, in the school holidays, when families flock to Dollywood and the water parks. Spring is pleasant and less crowded, with events such as the Spring Rod Run, a classic-car gathering. It is cheapest and quietest in January, after the holidays. Theme parks then run a limited schedule, but room prices are at their lowest and the mountains offer winter views.