The Best Hotels Closest to Knoxville Zoo in Knoxville for 2026

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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.

A large outdoor sign with a prominent 'T' on a grassy area.

A round wooden table with a tissue box, a purple upholstered chair, and a wooden chair.

1. Inn of Knoxville

1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Cameron

₩89,534

₩105,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A snack display with various packaged foods and instant coffee products.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 12.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Tonya

₩161,946

₩191,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white brick backsplash, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A Marriott Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Zaid

₩150,700

₩178,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with hexagonal blue tiles, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sandra

₩157,183

₩185,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with a white fence, a white chair, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jessica

₩87,337

₩103,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, a flagpole, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A buffet with labeled containers for omelets and other dishes.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned wall.

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Connie

₩150,832

₩178,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

A conference room with long tables, chairs, and artwork on the walls.

A snack section with shelves stocked with various snacks and a cold section with beverages.

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a window with a view, and patterned wallpaper.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North

11 km from Knoxville Zoo

Martin

₩144,442

₩165,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a fruit display, and seating arrangements.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Crystle

₩139,454

₩164,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a gift shop sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a prominent Best Western Plus sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained landscaped area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

9. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Angel

₩95,249

₩112,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, a blue sofa with yellow cushions, and a table with chairs.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging red pendant lights.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, and a coffee table.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Bearden, 12.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

William

₩173,497

₩205,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern bar area with a large sign reading 'Hiknox Tavern,' a bar counter, seating, and a large window.

An outdoor seating area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a glass railing.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with several cars.

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Steve

₩120,401

₩142,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a television screen.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by white and blue walls, and furnished with orange and black chairs.

A convenience store with refrigerated sections, shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and a display of hats and merchandise.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Zenio

₩169,197

₩200,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a microwave. There are two refrigerators and a coffee station.

A corner market with a refrigerated beverage cooler stocked with various sodas and a freezer section.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kelly

₩111,338

₩131,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 building with a glass facade, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a landscaped area with trees.

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

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Montina

₩160,094

₩189,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A historic building with a restaurant named "Olivier Royale" featuring outdoor seating and brick architecture.

A spacious living area with a blue armchair, a yellow armchair, and a coffee table. There is a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and the room has wooden flooring and a large rug.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, and a wooden floor. There are two yellow armchairs, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, a brick wall, and large windows.

15. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 4.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Greg

₩207,196

₩245,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A buffet with various food items in metal containers, a coffee station, and a sign indicating a vegetarian omelet option.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a sign reading "Hollyday Inn Express," and a snack vending machine.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

11.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Brenda

₩138,924

₩158,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

Two beverage dispensers labeled "Bright Side Market" with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen counter, and a large window.

17. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Suzanne

₩152,420

₩180,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a chess table, and a kitchen area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a bench area.

A breakfast buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

18. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kevin

₩117,980

₩139,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, a bar area, and a counter with stools.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, wicker chairs, and a round table.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a wooden herringbone floor.

19. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Wendy

₩140,578

₩166,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the cityscape.

A grand staircase with a decorative wall at the top, flanked by tall columns and modern lighting fixtures.

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 lounge area with seating and tables, large windows offering a city view.

20. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Elizabeth

₩197,140

₩233,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn of Knoxville	5.2 22 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest	9.4 Exceptional 521 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill	9.0 Wonderful 1,112 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East	8.4 Very good 1,011 reviews	View

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hilton Knoxville

10/10 Excellent

"What’s a place. Centrally located, great access and staff. The pool was great, also had a DJ. Awesome atmosphere."

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room good place if you’re not looking for anything spectacular"

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, newly renovated hotel, and courteous staff. However, I was disappointed to see that parking was valet (/$nightly fee) only, I booked this hotel because I thought it had self parking. Otherwise, 5/5 stars."

The Oliver Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed a spacious room that was quiet and comfortable. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel cannot be beat. Easy walking distance to downtown Knoxville and a surprising number of interesting places to visit. We enjoyed a show at the Bijou Theater and a nightcap at the Peter Kern Library, which is a speakeasy at the Oliver hotel. Everything about our experience in Knoxville was wonderful."

Other attractions near Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, a lovely green space in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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The Muse Knoxville

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Muse Knoxville during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Chillhowe Park

4.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Chillhowe Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Beck Cultural Exchange Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Beck Cultural Exchange Center during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Mabry-Hazen House

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mabry-Hazen House in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Haley Heritage Square

Explore the great outdoors at Haley Heritage Square, a lovely green space in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Covenant Health Park

Catch an event at Covenant Health Park during your trip to Knoxville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Central United Methodist Church

Central United Methodist Church is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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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 11 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 11 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.

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1. Inn of Knoxville

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North

8. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

9. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

10. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

14. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

15. The Oliver Hotel

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

17. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

18. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

19. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

20. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hilton Knoxville

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

The Oliver Hotel

Other attractions near Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

The Muse Knoxville

Chillhowe Park

Beck Cultural Exchange Center

Mabry-Hazen House

Haley Heritage Square

Covenant Health Park

Central United Methodist Church

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