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 round wooden table with a tissue box, a purple upholstered chair, and a wooden chair.

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

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

1. Inn of Knoxville

1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Cameron

￥10,395

￥12,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

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

2. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Paola

￥16,321

￥19,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

3. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Maricica Macy

￥25,960

￥30,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious living room with a large window, a piano, and a sofa set.

A golf cart parked in front of The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel & Residences.

A lobby with plush seating, a chess table, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel entrance with a marble facade, a large circular light fixture, and a sign reading "The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel Residences".

4. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 4.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

beth

￥25,408

￥33,400 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 buffet with various food items and utensils, set against a backdrop of large windows and a view of buildings and trees.

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."

5. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 4.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Christine

￥22,888

￥27,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, green carpet, and a wheelchair-accessible desk.

6. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kristen

￥13,100

￥15,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

warren

￥19,555

￥23,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a vending machine.

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.

8. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kristen

￥16,190

￥19,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

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

Inskip, 7.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

David

￥17,037

￥20,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Billy

￥18,249

￥21,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Richard

￥15,515

￥18,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 sofa, chairs, a map mural, and a TV.

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

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

12. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 4.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Elizabeth

￥21,966

￥25,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A modern hallway with seating areas, a staircase, and large windows.

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

13. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Bing

￥19,969

￥23,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a marble floor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and ceiling lights.

14. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 20.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Nancy

￥17,971

￥21,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

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

15. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Franklin L.

￥10,140

￥11,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Edward

￥13,687

￥16,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

17. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Grant

￥13,217

￥15,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large TV screen.

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

A snack display with various packaged foods and instant coffee products.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a landscaped entrance area.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 12.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Mark

￥18,802

￥22,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

19. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Emanuel

￥11,058

￥13,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn of Knoxville	5.4 21 21 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75	9.4 1006 1,006 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown	9.4 1111 1,111 reviews	View
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel	9.4 1004 1,004 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG	9.4 1002 1,002 reviews	View

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Loved the location walkable to everything, great breakfast, and clean rooms. The elevators were very slow, and we often waited to get one, but that was the only issue we had. Would stay again!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, responsive host. Would stay again."

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."

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

10/10 Excellent

"This property was very clean and well appointed. Our only wish was that we could spend more time there."

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury Historic North Hills - 3 minutes from Downtown & UT

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, classic home nicely updated with nice kitchen etc. The neighborhood is great for walking. Great host."

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!"

Pecan Grove, Spacious Knoxville Retreat, Sleeps 7, Fire Pit

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent and comfortable stay. The back yard is beautiful. Nice quiet neighborhood. Host was incredibly responsive and nice."

Comfy Knoxville Home Near downtown, Interstate, Wi-Fi, Spotless Clean!

10/10 Excellent

"Great price for a roomy Place to stay. Everything needed for a successful trip/stay. good communication with the host."

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 10 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 Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to Knoxville Zoo?

Expedia has 10 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, Knoxville Museum of Art, and The Muse Knoxville 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. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

4. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

5. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

6. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

8. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

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

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

12. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

13. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

14. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

15. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

17. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

19. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

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

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

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

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

Luxury Historic North Hills - 3 minutes from Downtown & UT

1940`s Bungalow near Downtown & UT Campus

Pecan Grove, Spacious Knoxville Retreat, Sleeps 7, Fire Pit

Comfy Knoxville Home Near downtown, Interstate, Wi-Fi, Spotless Clean!

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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