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A building with a black-framed glass door and a sign above it.
A large outdoor sign with a prominent 'T' on a grassy area.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave and a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet.
A round wooden table with a tissue box, a purple upholstered chair, and a wooden chair.

1. Inn of Knoxville

Inn of Knoxville
1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Cameron
₩92,386
₩109,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Inn of Knoxville
A modern restaurant with a long communal table, a bar area, and a counter with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a wooden herringbone floor.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.
An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, wicker chairs, and a round table.

2. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
DAVID
₩143,187
₩169,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, blue chairs, and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a mirror, a microwave, and a door.
A snack display with various packaged treats and a sign indicating the section.
A hotel lobby with a dining area, a television mounted on the wall, and a potted plant on the table.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75
Inskip, 7.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Deborah
₩162,465
₩192,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the cityscape.
A bar area with a variety of food and drinks, including a tray with cheeses, meats, and a drink with a lemon slice.
A modern lobby with a green sofa, wicker chairs, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street.
A modern lounge area with seating and tables, large windows offering a city view.

4. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Maricica Macy
₩230,727
₩272,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying a show.
A buffet with various food items and utensils, set against a backdrop of large windows and a view of buildings and trees.
A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel with a modern design, outdoor seating, and a landscaped area with a central tree.

5. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Downtown Knoxville, 4.4 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Christine
₩189,770
₩224,402 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, a stone accent wall, and a reception desk with a computer and a bicycle sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A corner market with a refrigerated beverage cooler stocked with various sodas and a freezer section.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a microwave. There are two refrigerators and a coffee station.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East
Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Edward
₩121,644
₩143,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a gift shop sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows offering views of greenery. There are lounge chairs and potted plants around the pool area.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

7. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites
Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Emanuel
₩98,284
₩116,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites
A breakfast area with a sign for 'EXPRESS START BREAKFAST,' a bakery section, and a counter with various food items and a digital menu display.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a blue geometric wall pattern, a reception desk, and a snack shelf.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a map mural, and a TV.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

8. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG
Downtown Knoxville, 4.7 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Eileen
₩197,961
₩234,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A swimming pool with a white fence, a white chair, and a building in the background.
A laundry room with two washing machines, a window with blinds, a fire extinguisher, and a vent on the ceiling.
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is part of the Amerisuites brand.

9. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East
Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Nichol
₩90,120
₩106,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East
A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.
A hotel entrance with a modern design, a car parked in the driveway, and a clear sky in the background.
A modern kitchen with hexagonal blue tiles, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Sandra
₩162,192
₩191,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a wall of wooden lockers.
A dining table set with candles, glassware, and floral centerpieces.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large wooden bookshelf filled with decorative items.
A restaurant with a brick wall, blue velvet chairs, and a chandelier.

11. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Knoxville, 5.3 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Miranda
₩219,327
₩259,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a television screen.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, and various weights.
A convenience store with refrigerated sections, shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and a display of hats and merchandise.

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Hampton Inn Knoxville East
Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Jotham
₩187,148
₩221,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hampton Inn Knoxville East
A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a fruit display, and seating arrangements.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.
A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a vending machine.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

13. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Comfort Suites Knoxville North
Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Kristen
₩138,778
₩164,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Comfort Suites Knoxville North
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a colorful chair.
A reception desk with a Days Inn logo, a clock, and a small desk with a computer.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
East Knoxville, 4.3 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Larry
₩76,591
₩90,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a central fire feature, and a pergola with string lights.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a staircase, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.
A modern coffee shop with a counter, espresso machines, and a menu board.

15. Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville, 4.8 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Frank
₩173,000
₩204,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hilton Knoxville
A modern lobby with two orange chairs, a round table, and a green and white wall with the text "It only takes spark".
A vending machine stocked with snacks and beverages, a microwave, and a refrigerator with shelves of drinks and snacks.
A modern meeting room with wooden tables, benches, and green carpeting.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, wall art, and a telephone.

16. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75
Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
GREG
₩122,026
₩144,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75
A modern interior with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and yellow chairs.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern hallway with seating areas, a staircase, and large windows.
An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by chairs, string lights overhead, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Bing
₩170,746
₩201,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a large painting on the wall.
A Holiday Inn entrance sign and building facade.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and glass doors.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Colleen
₩140,695
₩166,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white brick backsplash, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A Marriott Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest
Inskip, 7.9 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
warren
₩173,796
₩205,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest
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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

8/10 Good
"Staff was very helpful, room clean, property itself could use some updates."
Randy 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

8/10 Good
"I don't know about you but I expect either a smart TV I can beam my phone to, or movie channels. This hotel has neither. I don't want to sign into my Netflix or Prime accounts on hotel TVs. Otherwise, this hotel is nicely situated between the university and Market Square/Downtown"
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Knoxville Zoo?
Knoxville Zoo is located in an area of Knoxville known for its bar scene, sporting events, and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Knoxville Zoo?
Located a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Knoxville Zoo, Inn of Knoxville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options within a few miles include Hilton Knoxville and Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown.
How many hotels are there close to Knoxville Zoo?
Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Knoxville Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knoxville Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Knoxville Zoo.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Knoxville Zoo?
For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Knoxville Zoo, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near Knoxville Zoo?
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, East Tennessee History Center, and Knoxville Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theater, and Historic Southern Railway Station to learn a bit about the area. You can enjoy live performances at Knoxville Children's Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre.