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 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.

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

₩269,460

₩303,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

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

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Regina

₩316,934

₩357,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

₩280,615

₩347,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

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

richard f

₩194,986

₩219,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

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

Alesia

₩271,789

₩306,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.

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

6. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Mark

₩233,672

₩263,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mark

₩366,953

₩436,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

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

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Boyd

₩207,294

₩233,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jenis

₩188,216

₩212,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

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

10. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tyler

₩215,703

₩243,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

₩255,919

₩319,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

12. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

₩166,970

₩188,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

13. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramona

₩268,851

₩303,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

₩215,108

₩242,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, a diving board, and a set of sun loungers.

A laundry facility with three stacked washing machines, each with a control panel and a door.

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

₩85,146

₩96,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

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

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Stephanie

₩183,287

₩206,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs, under a wooden pergola with string lights.

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

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.

17. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

Kala

₩110,696

₩124,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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

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

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

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

₩125,170

₩141,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing a view of greenery.

A bathroom with a mirror, sink, and wooden door.

A hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a mountain and a sign for Reagan Resorts.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and metal fence, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture.

19. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

Kathy

₩52,281

₩79,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

A stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

20. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Jason

₩95,706

₩121,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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 2,064 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,058 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 719 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 344 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"The stay was good for the money. I wished I had used the pools. The outdoor pool water looked clean. The indoor pool looked like a lot of fun. That will have to wait until my wife and I return. Don’t be concerned about the distance to town. Gatlinburg has a free shuttle with an app that is accurate at telling you the arrival time at your location. The food was surprisingly good and although the breakfast wasn’t free it was a much better tasting breakfast than the free ones, real food. The lunch was also quite good. I think it’s the girls that cook the food. Kind of like their still in there kitchen at home. What a convenience to be able to get something good to eat without going into town. I’m praising them so much, now I can’t wait to get back to Gatlinburg. Hope the fishing in the Smokies is better. LOL!"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great location friendly staff"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The hotel needs to be fixed up. My friends room has a hole in the bathtub and when she stepped on it, all the water drained. It obviously is not going down a drain, but under the tub."

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay!!! So clean and nice. We had asked for more coffee and got decaf and front staff (Sarah) went and got it herself and made sure we had regular!!!"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel , lovely staff and the views of the mountains are amazing,kids will love the indoor pool ! Highly recommend this !"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

8/10 Good

"Perfect location to town staff was great and so was Breakfast clean and comfortable my choice next time!!"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent except the parking was a little tight"

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Nice property, could use some updating. Wallpaper was peeling, but would stay again."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

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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 365 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 365 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 Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens, or Star Cars Museum. 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. The Greystone Lodge on the River

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10. The Appy Lodge

11. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

12. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

13. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

14. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

17. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

19. Reagan Resorts Inn

20. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown 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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