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A building with a black-framed glass door and a sign above it.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave and a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet.
Two single beds with red and orange bedding, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light switch.
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
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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
₩145,134
₩171,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, blue chairs, and a tiled floor.
A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a mirror, a microwave, and a door.
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
₩162,550
₩192,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75
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 building with a circular design, labeled "NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame."

4. 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
₩189,870
₩224,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the cityscape.
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.
A bar area with a variety of food and drinks, including a tray with cheeses, meats, and a drink with a lemon slice.

5. 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is part of the Amerisuites brand.
A swimming pool with a white fence, a white chair, and a building in the background.
A reception area with a black counter, a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a chair.

6. 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 hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two abstract paintings on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a bench area.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, flat-screen TV, kitchenette, and a view of the hallway.
A breakfast buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

7. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Comfort Suites Knoxville East
Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Amy
₩118,348
₩139,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Comfort Suites Knoxville East
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 reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, a printer, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print". There are shelves with decorative items and a stone wall in the background.
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.

8. 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 8 - Oct 9
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.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
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.

9. 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
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 modern hotel lobby with a large dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a map mural, and a TV.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a blue geometric wall pattern, a reception desk, and a snack shelf.

10. 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
₩198,066
₩234,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG
A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.
A modern kitchen with hexagonal blue tiles, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a TV.

11. 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 hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a television screen.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, and various weights.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by white and blue walls, and furnished with orange and black chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Hampton Inn Knoxville East
Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Jotham
₩196,700
₩232,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hampton Inn Knoxville East
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a wall of wooden lockers.
A restaurant with a brick wall, blue velvet chairs, and a chandelier.
A bar area with multiple stools, a brick wall, and a shelf with vintage sewing machines.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large wooden bookshelf filled with decorative items.

13. 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 modern interior with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and yellow chairs.
A modern building with a glass facade, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a landscaped area with trees.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by chairs, string lights overhead, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

14. 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 hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view, and a painting 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.
A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
East Knoxville, 4.3 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Larry
₩76,631
₩90,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
A bar area with a hexagonal tiled floor, a bar counter, and seating.
A modern building with a prominent 'Marriott' sign and a 'The Tennessean' sign on the side.
A modern lounge area with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with cushions, and a laptop on the table.
A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and candles.

16. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Downtown Knoxville, 4.9 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Matthew
₩173,660
₩205,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a fruit display, and seating arrangements.
A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a vending machine.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, and framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Comfort Suites Knoxville North
Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
Kristen
₩143,973
₩170,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Comfort Suites Knoxville North
A modern lobby with two orange chairs, a round table, and a green and white wall with the text "It only takes spark".
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, wall art, and a telephone.
A vending machine stocked with snacks and beverages, a microwave, and a refrigerator with shelves of drinks and snacks.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, green carpet, and a wheelchair-accessible desk.

18. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75
Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo
United States
GREG
₩122,090
₩144,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75
An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a central fire feature, and a pergola with string lights.
A modern coffee shop with a counter, espresso machines, and a menu board.
A hotel room with a large TV, a desk with a lamp, two beds, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

19. 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
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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Oliver Hotel

The Oliver Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was wonderful. Great location, very clean, and the staff was top notch. Will stay again."
Johnny 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
The Oliver Hotel
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 22 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

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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?
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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.