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.

Two single beds with red and orange bedding, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light switch.

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

1. Inn of Knoxville

1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Cameron

₩90,695

₩107,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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.

2. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sarah

₩142,403

₩168,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a landscaped entrance area.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 12.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Karlee

₩164,048

₩193,987 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

₩159,223

₩188,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A laundry room with two washing machines, a window with blinds, a fire extinguisher, and a vent on the ceiling.

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

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Melisa Fay

₩88,471

₩104,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kelly

₩112,783

₩133,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a vending machine.

7. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kristen

₩141,263

₩167,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a marble floor.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and ceiling lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a large mirror.

8. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 20.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kelly

₩156,797

₩185,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Bearden, 12.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

₩187,529

₩221,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

10. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Angel

₩96,485

₩114,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

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.

11. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 4.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Eileen

₩194,338

₩229,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, and various weights.

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jotham

₩171,392

₩202,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 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.

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.

13. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Samantha

₩131,345

₩155,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A stone bridge over a clear water body, a wooden pergola with seating, and a pathway leading to a building in a landscaped area.

A fantasy-themed building with stone and wood architecture, a stone pathway, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A house with a unique curved roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

14. Ancient Lore Village

9.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sergio

₩360,664

₩412,058 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 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.

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Dana

₩170,615

₩201,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

16. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kevin

₩105,291

₩124,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and a white countertop.

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

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

₩154,398

₩182,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

18. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Elizabeth

₩203,720

₩240,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lobby with two orange chairs, a round table, and a green and white wall with the text "It only takes spark".

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, green carpet, and a wheelchair-accessible desk.

A modern meeting room with wooden tables, benches, and green carpeting.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, wall art, and a telephone.

19. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

GREG

₩123,089

₩145,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn of Knoxville	5.4 21 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill	9.0 Wonderful 1,110 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable room. Friendly, helpful staff. Great location."

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The Murphy bed was a nice amenity"

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

8/10 Good

"The bar was closed as it was Sunday. The breakfast was ok, We just wanted to get a couple of pastries, so I ended up having to go to Starbucks and paying for a couple of muffins."

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very nice stay"

The Oliver Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with a great location. Within walking distance are a number of restaurants along with entertainment choices. The hotel is charming, intimate, and romantic."

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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Our top choices for Knoxville Zoo hotels

1. Inn of Knoxville

2. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

7. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

8. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

9. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

10. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

11. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

13. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

14. Ancient Lore Village

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

16. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

17. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

18. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

19. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

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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