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

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

David

₩236,833

₩267,029 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

2. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jacob

₩179,940

₩202,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kyle

₩223,801

₩252,335 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 hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Melissa

₩196,870

₩251,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Sara

₩230,443

₩259,829 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 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.

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

6. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

₩223,417

₩251,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

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

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Jerry

₩203,743

₩229,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a lamp. A river and greenery are visible in the background.

8. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mark

₩223,602

₩273,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

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

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

₩127,877

₩150,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a television.

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

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

10. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Chris

₩195,315

₩220,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

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

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

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

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Angie

₩167,080

₩188,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

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

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.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jeff

₩157,448

₩177,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, a minibar, and a seating area with patterned carpet.

13. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

₩156,323

₩176,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

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

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

14. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

₩258,003

₩320,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramona

₩174,714

₩196,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a green sofa, and a small ottoman.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

A compact office space with a desk, two chairs, a small stool, a coffee maker, and a lamp.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small dining area with two chairs.

16. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

₩67,696

₩76,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

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

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Debra

₩201,308

₩226,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a Gold Award Winner.

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

₩95,408

₩107,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.

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

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

19. Glenstone Lodge

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dina

₩94,072

₩106,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered parking area, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a fireplace, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden table with a bottle and glasses.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

Erin

₩189,334

₩213,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum View	The Gillette 0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum View	Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort 0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum View	Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum View	Bearskin Lodge on the River Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum View
9.8 Exceptional 2,090 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 376 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 1,085 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 803 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews
₩236,833 ₩267,029 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16	₩179,940 ₩202,883 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	₩223,801 ₩252,335 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9	₩196,870 ₩251,211 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10	₩230,443 ₩259,829 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The property itself has good bones and a beautiful view but it needs a facelift."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Bears in the parking lot"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"El hotel es hermoso la habitación espaciosa y hermosa,camas y almohadas estra cómodas."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks, we enjoyed our stay, everything was excellent."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Overall, this hotel is fine, just fine. Its location is fantastic and easy to get to, and very convenient if you are planning to spend your time on the Parkway. The rooms have outside doors like a motel, so security always felt a little off. And because there is direct access from outside, dirt kept getting into the room which was difficult to manage. The bathroom was outdated, and the toilet felt like you were playing Russian roulette every time you flushed. It was the slowest flush ever. The hot water for the shower was insufficient too. My understanding is that most if not all this property is going away in 2027 as the company is building a new resort. I got this information from the very long winded gentleman that was handling the parking passes. He was trying to entice me to go to the other property in the morning for a breakfast presentation and an offer of free Anakeesta tickets for going. But that would have involved driving which I was not inclined to do. Overall, this property cost more than I would normally pay for any hotel, but significantly cheaper than the other options in the location. Good enough."

The Gillette

10/10 Excellent

"We will stay there again!"

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful."

The Greystone Lodge on the River

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff who allowed us an early check-in and late check-out, which we really appreciated. The beds were comfortable, but very squeaky. Nice river views and a great location. The breakfast area is too small for the number of guests, so it was very crowded. If you have a scooter, I would recommend asking for the main buildinh rather than the third garage/building. The elevator barely fit the scooter, and driving up the hill to the third garage felt dangerous. Overall, a good stay with a great location (across from Anakeesta & by trolley stop) and friendly staff. Free parking is a plus (minus having to keep moving yellow cones)"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"pool closed, hot tub not convenient breakfast was great"

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A chairlift with passengers ascending a mountain.

Gatlinburg SkyPark

9.4/10 (5,131 reviews)

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Gatlinburg Ziplines

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

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Sugarlands Distilling Company

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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

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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.

How many hotels will I find near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

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. The Gillette

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

6. Old Creek Lodge

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

8. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10. The Appy Lodge

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

13. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

14. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

19. Glenstone Lodge

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Compare top hotels near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

The Gillette

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Bearskin Lodge on the River

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

The Gillette

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Gatlinburg River Inn

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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