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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

David

₩237,265

₩267,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

₩180,268

₩203,252 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 courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

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

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.

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kyle

₩224,208

₩252,795 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 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 hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Melissa

₩197,229

₩251,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

5. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Chris

₩195,670

₩220,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

6. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

₩127,990

₩150,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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 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.

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

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Angie

₩189,122

₩213,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jeff

₩157,735

₩177,843 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 hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, a minibar, and a seating area with patterned carpet.

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

9. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

₩156,608

₩176,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

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

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

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal trays.

10. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

₩258,473

₩321,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

11. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

₩67,775

₩76,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

12. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramona

₩175,032

₩197,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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

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.

13. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

₩95,582

₩107,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

14. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Delia

₩76,601

₩98,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

15. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

Erin

₩189,680

₩213,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and dark wooden cabinets.

A balcony with two rocking chairs and a small table, overlooking a lush green landscape.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a multi-story building with balconies.

16. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

0.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Anthony

₩270,402

₩334,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

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

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

17. Glenstone Lodge

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dina

₩94,244

₩106,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill surrounded by trees.

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.

18. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Shailesh

₩119,136

₩261,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a river with trees and buildings in the background.

A two-story house with a covered porch, stone foundation, and a stone chimney.

A natural outdoor area with a stream, rocks, and trees.

A living room with a brown leather chair, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

1.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Leigh-Anne

₩90,317

₩101,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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 sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

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

20. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Jennifer

₩80,915

₩104,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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	The Appy Lodge 1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum View
9.8 Exceptional 2,087 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 375 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 1,083 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 800 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews
₩237,265 ₩267,516 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16	₩180,268 ₩203,252 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	₩224,208 ₩252,795 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9	₩197,229 ₩251,669 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10	₩195,670 ₩220,616 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

8/10 Good

"Great location!!"

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Staff at the front desk were amazing Nick and Cassie are the best. We travel frequently and these are two of the best! Room was clean and comfortable. The indoor pool was fantastic. We walked to downtown although a trolley stops right in front of the hotel. Coffee and breakfast in the morning is extra at the onsite restaurant. Open for dinner too. Log Cabin Pancake House is a short walk down the street. Overall a great location."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Everything was good, building rooms need a little updating but for the price it was great. Is at the heart of Gatlinburg walking distance from everything."

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Close to everything. Wi-Fi not good at all. Could get it if I sat on the balcony but not in the room."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"The room was great. Mold in the shower however."

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Had a good breakfast they had biscuits gravy sausage eggs yogurt peaches waffles pancakes was pretty cool not having to worry about breakfast. Coffee hot cocoa"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Location great we were able to walk all around Gatlinburg avoiding driving in the crazy traffic. Located right across from the free trolley station."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and it was very easy to check-in. The staff were also very friendly."

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

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.

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.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, will I receive a refund?

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. The Appy Lodge

6. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

9. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

10. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

11. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

12. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

13. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

14. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

15. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

16. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

17. Glenstone Lodge

18. Laurel Inn Condominium

19. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

20. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

The Appy Lodge

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Gatlinburg River Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Glenstone Lodge

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Greystone Lodge on the River

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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