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

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

₩270,570

₩305,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

2. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

lawrence

₩311,736

₩351,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

3. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tyler

₩199,282

₩224,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

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

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Stephanie

₩175,451

₩197,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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."

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a blue ceiling.

5. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

₩175,477

₩197,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill surrounded by trees.

6. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Shailesh

₩129,086

₩273,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden overhang and a sign that reads "Glenstone Lodge".

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

7. Glenstone Lodge

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dayna

₩101,330

₩114,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a waterfall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A view of a river flowing through a forested area with rocks and trees.

A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a flowing river.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a wooden cabinet, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

8. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Erin

₩93,063

₩117,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

9. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

₩105,820

₩119,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

A modern living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

A modern living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, desk, chair, bed, and a small table.

10. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Jason

₩92,890

₩118,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A riverside view from a balcony with red chairs, a wooden deck, and a bridge in the background.

A dining area with a large window overlooking a scenic outdoor view.

A river running through a lush green area with a building on the right side.

A wooden reception area with a stone counter, a TV, and a sign that reads "Baymont."

11. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

1.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Martin

₩158,361

₩178,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a riverside location, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a blue patterned throw. There is a wall-mounted lamp between the beds and a framed picture of a waterfall on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A hot tub with a metal railing, surrounded by a brick wall and a metal fence.

12. Gatlinburg River Inn

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Matthew

₩95,499

₩125,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a reception desk, and a bear statue.

A swimming pool with a blue slide, lounge chairs, and a stone building.

A small building with a sign reading 'Best Western.'

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

13. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Rafael Santiago

₩104,600

₩117,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table with a basket of items, a beige sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack. The room has a stone wall and a wooden floor.

14. River Edge Inn

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

JOSEPH

₩151,231

₩170,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall backdrop, a poolside chair, and a clear blue pool.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

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

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Todd

₩115,026

₩129,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances including a coffee maker, microwave, and toaster.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

16. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

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

Kaden

₩90,486

₩102,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

A dining area with a round wooden table, four chairs, a chandelier, and a three-tiered serving tray with food and a sign.

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

A bedroom with a bed featuring a forest-themed quilt, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a bear illustration.

17. Olde Gatlinburg Rentals

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Stephanie

₩116,676

₩260,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit patio area with outdoor seating.

A motel with a stone facade, a sign for 'The Wander' motel, and a parking area.

A balcony with a view of a tower, parking lot, and mountains.

A LEGONTE VIEW MOTOR LODGE with a stone facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

18. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramanjaneyulu

₩90,473

₩102,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, wooden flooring, a ceiling with a skylight, and a door.

A room with two upholstered chairs, a small table with magazines, and a window with a view of a parking lot and a hill.

A kitchenette with stainless steel appliances, a bread display, and a coffee machine.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with a white SUV.

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Christopher

₩100,593

₩113,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a ceiling light.

A bathroom with a black and white hexagonal tile floor, a white sink with gold fixtures, a black chair, and a large mirror.

A living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a black chair.

A compact living space with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

20. Ski Mountain Lodge

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

jennifer

₩88,275

₩99,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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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 2,061 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Appy Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg	9.0 Wonderful 2,481 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center	9.2 Wonderful 1,685 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a great stay at this hotel! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We especially loved how dog-friendly the hotel was, which made our stay even better. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again! !"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, good location."

Gatlinburg River Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice, older hotel that has been updated. The AC was noisy and access to the room was a bit of a haul since all the upper rooms are accessed along an outdoor walkway, and I happened to get the room at the very end, and the ramp that was nearest my room was blocked off due to repairs. Other things in the room were very nice and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was small but had newer fixtures. There is a nice little balcony that overlooks the river. The breakfast was good and the staff helpful with questions and suggestions."

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel,clean, and friendly staff"

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"After driving 9 hours and having a horrible experience at a hotel down the road, this place was a complete turnaround. We booked a four-night stay just 20 minutes before checking in, and the staff was extremely nice and helpful. Check-in was quick and easy, and everyone was very accommodating. We really appreciated how welcoming they were and would absolutely stay here again."

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Will be staying here again. GREAT location. VERY CLEAN! Nice property."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Fresh and clean and I liked the bathroom being all in one room. Especially since we travel with friends. I would give it 10/10"

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was fantastic."

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Nice pool and hot tub"

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

A town nestled in a valley with autumn-colored trees, surrounded by mountains.

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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A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, American flags, and a stage for live music.

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

9.2/10 (4,285 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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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. Bearskin Lodge on the River

3. The Appy Lodge

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

5. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

6. Laurel Inn Condominium

7. Glenstone Lodge

8. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

9. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

10. Crossroads Inn & Suites

11. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

12. Gatlinburg River Inn

13. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

14. River Edge Inn

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

16. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

17. Olde Gatlinburg Rentals

18. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

20. Ski Mountain Lodge

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

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Gatlinburg River Inn

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Reagan Resorts Inn

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Glenstone Lodge

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Gatlinburg Ziplines

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Traffic Light #8

Iris Theater

Ripley's Moving Theater

Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

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