The Best Hotels Closest to Knoxville Zoo in Knoxville for 2026

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1. Inn of Knoxville

1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Cameron

￥10,615

￥12,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

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.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 12.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Tonya

￥19,201

￥22,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Zaid

￥17,868

￥21,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sandra

￥18,636

￥22,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jessica

￥10,355

￥12,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a prominent entrance, a flagpole, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A buffet with labeled containers for omelets and other dishes.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Connie

￥17,883

￥21,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a shower, and a toilet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with a view.

A self-service breakfast area with waffle makers, a coffee station, and a variety of food options.

A snack section with shelves stocked with various snacks and a cold section with beverages.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North

11 km from Knoxville Zoo

Martin

￥17,125

￥19,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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.

8. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Angel

￥11,293

￥13,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

9. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Crystle

￥16,534

￥19,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A modern lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, and a coffee table.

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

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

10. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Bearden, 12.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

William

￥20,570

￥24,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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.

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

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Steve

￥14,275

￥16,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Zenio

￥20,061

￥23,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kelly

￥13,200

￥15,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

14. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Montina

￥18,981

￥22,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

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

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

15. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Wendy

￥16,667

￥19,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, a bed with a nightstand, and a desk with a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifebuoy, and red and white lounge chairs.

A buffet with labeled trays of turkey sausage, bacon, and other items.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG

Bearden, 12.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jayla

￥17,413

￥20,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A fantasy-themed building with stone and wood architecture, a stone pathway, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A stone bridge over a clear water body, a wooden pergola with seating, and a pathway leading to a building in a landscaped area.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a green door, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Ancient Lore Village

9.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Benjamin

￥39,681

￥45,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A building with a balcony and a sign that reads "OLIVER HOTEL".

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, and a wooden floor. There are two yellow armchairs, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A spacious living area with a blue armchair, a yellow armchair, and a coffee table. There is a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and the room has wooden flooring and a large rug.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, a brick wall, and large windows.

18. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 4.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Greg

￥24,565

￥29,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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.

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.

19. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kevin

￥13,988

￥16,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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

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

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

20. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Elizabeth

￥23,374

￥27,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn of Knoxville	5.2 22 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest	9.4 Exceptional 521 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill	9.0 Wonderful 1,112 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East	8.4 Very good 1,007 reviews	View

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. The only two things I would want changed are the music that's played in the lobby and the rooftop bar and the sliding bathroom door. The music was stuff I didn't recognize and was just hard to follow along with, just very strange. The sliding bathroom door was really heavy and I wrenched by back trying to close it."

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room good place if you’re not looking for anything spectacular"

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

8/10 Good

"Very clean and great host communication. Had a nice stay but was told multiple times by drivers not to walk around at night. The area is turning but not there yet. Love the main room but needs a new couch. Had coffee available and love that! Some beds are loud spring beds. It’s a cute street during the daytime. Real cute place and real close to being 5 stars. Easy changes inside."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to all attractions… close to stadium. Close to the airport. Great space for 6-7 people. Plenty of parking. Host was very responsive."

1940`s Bungalow near Downtown & UT Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Opportunity for improvement: have some way to shut the shower door from the inside on the secondary shower."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Nice house in a quiet neighborhood. House was clean and well stocked. Nice bath towels and a snack tray were a nice touch."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Unfortunately, we only stayed for one night. The house was very nice with a back deck and a screen porch which would have been wonderful to enjoy during a longer stay. The beds were comfortable. Every time I messaged the host, they responded very quickly."

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

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely space that I would highly recommend! Everything is brand new and extremely clean, all details have been well thought of for a welcoming and enjoyable stay."

No Kno Flats - Simple Serenity

10/10 Excellent

"My friends and I really enjoyed our stay! It was a great location and the house was cute. Very clean and comfortable. We also loved having a coffee shop at the corner to walk to for our morning beverage."

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 11 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 11 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?

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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. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North

8. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

9. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

10. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

14. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

15. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG

17. Ancient Lore Village

18. The Oliver Hotel

19. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

20. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

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

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

1940`s Bungalow near Downtown & UT Campus

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

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

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

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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