The Best Hotels Closest to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg for 2026

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A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a tropical mural.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dale

₩240,039

₩270,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kyle

₩226,830

₩255,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Nathalia

₩200,202

₩255,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

4. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kerne

₩182,376

₩205,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

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

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Sara

₩254,924

₩287,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a river and a bridge.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A narrow stream flowing through a wooded area with a wooden structure on one side and a stone wall on the other.

6. Old Creek Lodge

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Bingxin

₩226,441

₩255,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

7. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Freddie

₩194,540

₩219,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

₩122,648

₩144,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.

A dining area with a wooden bench, a table set for two, and a view of a stream through large windows.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a round coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mark

₩226,629

₩277,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jeff

₩159,579

₩179,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Andrew

₩206,500

₩232,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

₩168,966

₩220,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

A reception area with two wooden counters, a stone wall, and a circular sign above the counters.

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

13. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Chris

₩226,441

₩255,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

₩158,439

₩178,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

15. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Angie

₩181,437

₩204,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramona

₩177,079

₩199,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by wooden-framed windows and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a covered area with a sign reading "Cliffhouse 1st".

A breakfast table set with various dishes, drinks, and utensils.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Debra

₩204,033

₩230,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and cabinets.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

₩68,259

₩77,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a stream and dense foliage.

A breakfast buffet area with waffle stations, a juice dispenser, and various food items displayed.

A natural stream with rocks and trees, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome the Volunteer State' sign, a 'Pantry' sign, and a wall with a coffee machine and a 'Treats' sign.

19. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Sheri

₩204,033

₩230,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.

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

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Patricia

₩98,362

₩110,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,074 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,074 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 778 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 360 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Greystone Lodge on the River

8/10 Good

"Small bathroom. Samething for breakfast every day ."

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We had a creek view it was so nice. The staff were very nice and helpful. Everything was clean and you can walk down or get a ride into Gatlinburg. Enjoyed our stay for our Anniversary:)"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Selected this hotel because location and roof top bar and restaurant, my balcony room was great with a complete view of Gatlinburg. I will stay again no questions asked"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay, enjoyed our time there, very relaxing. The elevator was a little slow sometimes and would open up on floors that nobody was getting on but other than that it was great"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very nice and spacious. Bathroom was a little small but shower had wonderful hot water. The balcony view we had of the river was beautiful."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to some of the best hikes in the park. Super close, makes it easy to there and find a place to park"

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is great the room was big!!! A living room side and a bedroom side 2 balcony the hot tube got really hot and had plenty of room for 2 people. Only thing that sucks is the parking!!! Came with kitchen stove, and all the dishes you need to cook with."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"There wasn’t any coffee in the room. Everything else was amazing."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Our room was clean and beds were comfy. The bathroom was clean and functional also. The Staff was friendly and helpful. They were short staffed so things took a little longer. The room we had has been updated. Keep in mind the property is old so there are things that need updating, like baseboards, doors, balcony furniture, etc. Clean room and being able to park my car for the week and walk everywhere on the strip was the Best!!! We will stay there again in the spring."

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A chairlift with passengers ascending a mountain.

Gatlinburg SkyPark

9.4/10 (5,131 reviews)

Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.

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Gatlinburg Ziplines

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Aerial zip lines, rope climbing, freefalls, trapeze swings and treetop bridges make this attraction a great day for all the family.

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Sugarlands Distilling Company

You can take time to visit Sugarlands Distilling Company during your travels to Gatlinburg.

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Traffic Light #8

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg when you take a trip to Traffic Light #8.

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Iris Theater

You can enjoy a show at Iris Theater during your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Ripley's Moving Theater

You can enjoy a show at Ripley's Moving Theater on your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

You can find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a visit to Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Gatlinburg known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 363 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Adjacent to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg and The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg.

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Expedia has 363 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

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Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

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What can I see and do near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Study the collections at Guinness World Records Museum, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, or Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens. Learn about local history at Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place. You can catch a show at Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Iris Theater, and Ripley's Moving Theater.

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Our top choices for Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Gillette

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

6. Old Creek Lodge

7. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

13. The Appy Lodge

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

15. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

19. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg River Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Reagan Resorts Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Gatlinburg Ziplines

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Traffic Light #8

Iris Theater

Ripley's Moving Theater

Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

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