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A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A convenience store with refrigerated sections, shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and a display of hats and merchandise.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, and various weights.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by white and blue walls, and furnished with orange and black chairs.

1. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Ijams Nature Center

Jotham

￥20,215

￥23,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A buffet with labeled containers for omelets and other dishes.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, a television, and a door.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

Strawberry Plains Pike, 11 km from Ijams Nature Center

Connie

￥18,023

￥21,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, a stone accent wall, and a reception desk with a computer and a bicycle sign.

A corner market with a refrigerated beverage cooler stocked with various sodas and a freezer section.

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

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, a printer, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print". There are shelves with decorative items and a stone wall in the background.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Ijams Nature Center

Kelly

￥14,085

￥16,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel room with a desk, chair, flat-screen TV, kitchenette, and a view of the hallway.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a bench area.

A breakfast buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

4. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.2 km from Ijams Nature Center

Kevin

￥12,662

￥14,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a black counter, a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a chair.

A swimming pool with a white fence, a white chair, and a building in the background.

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Ijams Nature Center

Karl

￥10,435

￥12,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a gift shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows offering views of greenery. There are lounge chairs and potted plants around the pool area.

A hotel with a prominent Best Western Plus sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained landscaped area.

6. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.2 km from Ijams Nature Center

Angel

￥11,380

￥13,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, a car parked in the driveway, and a clear sky in the background.

A modern kitchen with hexagonal blue tiles, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 11.9 km from Ijams Nature Center

Sandra

￥18,780

￥22,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a selection of cereals, and a variety of breakfast items.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk area.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows.

8. Best Western Knoxville Airport/Alcoa

18.3 km from Ijams Nature Center

Laurie

￥11,537

￥13,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, a bar area, and a counter with stools.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, wicker chairs, and a round table.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a wooden herringbone floor.

A self-service beverage station with a refrigerated display, a coffee machine, and a variety of snacks and drinks.

9. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 11.9 km from Ijams Nature Center

Amelia

￥15,854

￥18,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, blue chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, a television mounted on the wall, and a potted plant on the table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a mirror, a microwave, and a door.

A snack display with various packaged treats and a sign indicating the section.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

Inskip, 11.9 km from Ijams Nature Center

Hannah

￥16,662

￥19,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a large painting on the wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and glass doors.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A Holiday Inn entrance sign and building facade.

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 12.1 km from Ijams Nature Center

Steve

￥15,336

￥18,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

A gym with multiple treadmills, weight machines, and a wooden reception desk.

A Marriott Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white brick backsplash, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 12 km from Ijams Nature Center

Dana

￥20,124

￥23,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a fruit display, and seating arrangements.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

13. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 11.9 km from Ijams Nature Center

Crystle

￥16,664

￥19,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with seating and tables, large windows offering a city view.

A grand staircase with a decorative wall at the top, flanked by tall columns and modern lighting fixtures.

A bar area with a variety of food and drinks, including a tray with cheeses, meats, and a drink with a lemon slice.

14. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.8 km from Ijams Nature Center

Elizabeth

￥25,451

￥30,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, a blue sofa with yellow cushions, and a table with chairs.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging red pendant lights.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Bearden, 12.4 km from Ijams Nature Center

William

￥22,119

￥26,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying a show.

A building with a circular design, labeled "NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame."

A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.

A buffet with various food items and utensils, set against a backdrop of large windows and a view of buildings and trees.

16. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 5.2 km from Ijams Nature Center

Windi

￥21,973

￥25,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern indoor pool area with clear views through large windows, a pool with a dark edge, and sunlit lounge chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A modern hotel with a covered parking area, a van, and a sign reading "La Quinta".

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport

18.3 km from Ijams Nature Center

Robert

￥12,229

￥14,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a glass-enclosed structure.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

18. Hilton Knoxville Airport

19.6 km from Ijams Nature Center

Tina

￥22,708

￥26,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring orange chairs and round tables, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a sign reading "Hollyday Inn Express," and a snack vending machine.

A modern building entrance with a number "7520" above the door, a bench in front, and potted plants on either side.

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

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

16.3 km from Ijams Nature Center

Brenda

￥16,917

￥19,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Ijams Nature Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Knoxville East	9.2 Wonderful 900 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG	8.8 Excellent 775 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East	8.2 Very good 970 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Knoxville East	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Ijams Nature Center Hotel Reviews

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This property was great. The staff was so friendly."

Charming 3-bed house near Baker Creek in south Knox! Pets Welcome!

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay. The host was very friendly and we were able to get in contact with him easily when we needed to. The house was very clean and exactly as advertised. All around 10/10 would recommend."

Trailhead Cottage - 7 Minutes to Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Jennifer was so east to work with and so helpful. The place is adorable and well stocked with any items you might need. The backyard firepit was a great place to hang out with plenty of seating. Beds were comfortable and plenty of blanket all over... super cozy. We will definitely stay again!Stairs were little steep but well lit and they even provided a gate for safety.Also great recommendations for food in walking distance."

The Urban Island South Knox Home w/ Huge Yard

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect little place for our family to stay .. Plenty of room for everyone and super clean"

New home minutes to Downtown Knoxville or UT and 30 minutes to Pigeon Forge

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was perfect. All went seamless - check in and check out process along with communication with the host Chris - efficient and seamless. The house was clean and welcoming and just enough space for our game day weekend. The games were an added bonus too!Definitely highly recommend - especially when you have a larger group to accommodate on a busy Tennessee Vols football weekend!!"

SoKno A-Frame Escape - Sleeps 12

10/10 Excellent

"Great clean place close to downtown that was very peaceful for being so close"

3-bedroom vacation home 7 minutes from University of Tennessee

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot. Very hospitable host. Beautiful home."

Knoxville 3520–Contemporary Home–Sleeps 6

8/10 Good

"Very nice place and very clean. We would definitely stay again. My only complaints are the shared bathroom did not have hot water in the shower. Two of the couples had to take cold showers. The shower in the master had hot water but not water pressure. There wasn’t any coffee provided, which was a disappointment. Also, there wasn’t any coffee only one extra roll of toilet paper. We were so thankful that we brought our own."

Other attractions near Ijams Nature Center

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, a lovely green space in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Beck Cultural Exchange Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Beck Cultural Exchange Center during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Mabry-Hazen House

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mabry-Hazen House in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Haley Heritage Square

Explore the great outdoors at Haley Heritage Square, a lovely green space in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

7.4/10 (129 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Women's Basketball Hall of Fame during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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James White Fort

You can spend time exploring the galleries in James White Fort during your travels in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Knoxville Riverboat Company

Explore the waterfront in Knoxville with a trip to Knoxville Riverboat Company. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Gateway Regional Visitor Center

Gateway Regional Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ijams Nature Center?

Ijams Nature Center is located in an area of Knoxville known for its bar scene, sporting events, and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Ijams Nature Center?

Hilton Knoxville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Ijams Nature Center. Other good options within 5 miles include Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown and Ancient Lore Village.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Ijams Nature Center?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ijams Nature Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ijams Nature Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Ijams Nature Center.

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What can I see and do near Ijams Nature Center?

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, East Tennessee History Center, and Knoxville Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. Bijou Theater, Tennessee Theatre, and Historic Southern Railway Station are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can enjoy live performances at Knoxville Children's Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre.

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Our top choices for Ijams Nature Center hotels

1. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

2. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

4. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

6. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

8. Best Western Knoxville Airport/Alcoa

9. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

10. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

13. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

14. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

15. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

16. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport

18. Hilton Knoxville Airport

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

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Top Ijams Nature Center Hotel Reviews

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Charming 3-bed house near Baker Creek in south Knox! Pets Welcome!

Trailhead Cottage - 7 Minutes to Downtown

*The Urban Island* South Knox Home w/ Huge Yard

New home minutes to Downtown Knoxville or UT and 30 minutes to Pigeon Forge

SoKno A-Frame Escape - Sleeps 12

3-bedroom vacation home 7 minutes from University of Tennessee

Knoxville 3520–Contemporary Home–Sleeps 6

Other attractions near Ijams Nature Center

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

Beck Cultural Exchange Center

Mabry-Hazen House

Haley Heritage Square

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

James White Fort

Knoxville Riverboat Company

Gateway Regional Visitor Center

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The Urban Island South Knox Home w/ Huge Yard