The Best Hotels Closest to Knoxville Zoo in Knoxville for 2026

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A building with a black-framed glass door and a sign above it.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave and a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet.

Two single beds with red and orange bedding, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light switch.

A large outdoor sign with a prominent 'T' on a grassy area.

1. Inn of Knoxville

1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Cameron

￥10,710

￥12,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

2. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

DAVID

￥16,816

￥19,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

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

Inskip, 7.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Deborah

￥18,834

￥22,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hotel with a modern design, outdoor seating, and a landscaped area with a central tree.

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

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

4. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 4.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Christine

￥22,000

￥26,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern lobby with a green sofa, wicker chairs, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street.

5. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Maricica Macy

￥26,748

￥31,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A breakfast area with a sign for 'EXPRESS START BREAKFAST,' a bakery section, and a counter with various food items and a digital menu display.

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a blue geometric wall pattern, a reception desk, and a snack shelf.

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 4.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Eileen

￥22,949

￥27,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a chess table, and a kitchen area in the background.

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

7. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Amy

￥13,754

￥16,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a microwave. There are two refrigerators and a coffee station.

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.

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Edward

￥14,102

￥16,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a wall of wooden lockers.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large wooden bookshelf filled with decorative items.

A restaurant with a brick wall, blue velvet chairs, and a chandelier.

A bar area with multiple stools, a brick wall, and a shelf with vintage sewing machines.

9. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville, 5.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Miranda

￥25,426

￥30,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

10. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Emanuel

￥11,394

￥13,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A laundry room with two washing machines, a window with blinds, a fire extinguisher, and a vent on the ceiling.

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.

11. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Nichol

￥10,479

￥12,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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.

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jotham

￥22,860

￥27,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a central fire feature, and a pergola with string lights.

A modern coffee shop with a counter, espresso machines, and a menu board.

A hotel room with a large TV, a desk with a lamp, two beds, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

13. Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville, 4.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Frank

￥20,045

￥23,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a TV.

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.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sandra

￥18,802

￥22,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and yellow chairs.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by chairs, string lights overhead, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern building with a glass facade, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a landscaped area with trees.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Bing

￥19,784

￥23,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

A laundry room with four washers and dryers, a sink, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a colorful chair.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a television mounted on the wall.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

East Knoxville, 4.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Larry

￥8,879

￥10,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

17. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kristen

￥16,732

￥19,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with two orange chairs, a round table, and a green and white wall with the text "It only takes spark".

A vending machine stocked with snacks and beverages, a microwave, and a refrigerator with shelves of drinks and snacks.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, wall art, and a telephone.

A modern meeting room with wooden tables, benches, and green carpeting.

18. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

GREG

￥14,189

￥16,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern bar area with a large sign reading 'Hiknox Tavern,' a bar counter, seating, and a large window.

A Holiday Inn entrance sign and building facade.

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

19. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Colleen

￥16,351

￥19,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn of Knoxville	5.4 21 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 1,119 reviews	View

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful, room clean, property itself could use some updates."

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

8/10 Good

"I don't know about you but I expect either a smart TV I can beam my phone to, or movie channels. This hotel has neither. I don't want to sign into my Netflix or Prime accounts on hotel TVs. Otherwise, this hotel is nicely situated between the university and Market Square/Downtown"

Luxury Historic North Hills - 3 minutes from Downtown & UT

10/10 Excellent

"Unbelievable experience. So clean and a perfect location! Will absolutely stay here again!"

4BR Knoxville home close to downtown, UT & interstate! Free local gift cards!

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, responsive host. Would stay again."

Don's North Hills · Mid-Century Rancher in Historic North Hills

8/10 Good

"Driveway is straight up so be prepared with a good parking brake and the ability to climb stairs. And it sleeps 6. There is a blow up bed if you need more. Otherwise very nice. We would stay again! Barking neighborhood dog was annoying but out of the host control. Kept me awake until midnight."

Luxury 1BR, Sleeps 4, Walk to stadium/downtown, Full kitchen, W/D

10/10 Excellent

"Furniture and decor were crazy cute, very up to date; looked newly renovated. Kitchen was complete with everything you might want. We noticed a leak in the ac unit in the kitchen area, reported it and they had a workman out the next morning. It was a bit further away from the UT campus than we had thought though."

Plymouth · Quiet City Home, 7-8 min to Downtown Knox

10/10 Excellent

"Great value! Very clean. Kitchen big . No laundry."

1940`s Bungalow near Downtown & UT Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for a night with my family of 6. Good communication, smooth transaction, property exactly as advertised. Thanks!"

No Kno Flats - Simple Serenity

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay. Street noise is noticeable, but not unpleasantly so."

Other attractions near Knoxville Zoo

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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The Muse Knoxville

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Muse Knoxville 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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Chillhowe Park

4.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Chillhowe Park, an entertaining place to visit 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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Covenant Health Park

Catch an event at Covenant Health Park during your trip to Knoxville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Central United Methodist Church

Central United Methodist Church 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 Knoxville Zoo?

Knoxville Zoo 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 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Knoxville Zoo?

Located a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Knoxville Zoo, Inn of Knoxville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options within a few miles include Hilton Knoxville and Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown.

How many hotels are there close to Knoxville Zoo?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Knoxville Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knoxville Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Knoxville Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Knoxville Zoo?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Knoxville Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Knoxville Zoo?

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, East Tennessee History Center, and Knoxville Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theater, and Historic Southern Railway Station to learn a bit about the area. You can enjoy live performances at Knoxville Children's Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre.

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Our top choices for Knoxville Zoo hotels

1. Inn of Knoxville

2. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

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

4. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

5. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

7. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

9. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

11. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

13. Hilton Knoxville

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

15. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

17. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

18. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

19. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Luxury Historic North Hills - 3 minutes from Downtown & UT

4BR Knoxville home close to downtown, UT & interstate! Free local gift cards!

Don's North Hills · Mid-Century Rancher in Historic North Hills

Luxury 1BR, Sleeps 4, Walk to stadium/downtown, Full kitchen, W/D

Plymouth · Quiet City Home, 7-8 min to Downtown Knox

1940`s Bungalow near Downtown & UT Campus

No Kno Flats - Simple Serenity

Other attractions near Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

The Muse Knoxville

Chillhowe Park

Beck Cultural Exchange Center

Mabry-Hazen House

Haley Heritage Square

Covenant Health Park

Central United Methodist Church

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