The Best Hotels Closest to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg for 2026

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A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

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

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

1. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ashley

￥20,028

￥22,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

A narrow stream flowing through a wooded area with a wooden structure on one side and a stone wall on the other.

2. Old Creek Lodge

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Joe

￥25,152

￥28,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

3. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Willie

￥23,464

￥26,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A reception area with two wooden counters, a stone wall, and a circular sign above the counters.

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.

4. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Gina

￥16,712

￥18,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.

5. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Tylene

￥26,165

￥29,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

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

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a blue ceiling.

6. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dennis

￥14,052

￥15,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and built-in wardrobes.

7. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

￥9,089

￥10,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

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

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

8. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Cal

￥16,459

￥18,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill surrounded by trees.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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.

9. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Stephanie

￥12,715

￥29,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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 stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

A modern living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

10. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Maria

￥7,812

￥10,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden shelf above it, and a lantern on the wall.

A row of wooden rocking chairs with patterned cushions, positioned in a sunlit room with large windows overlooking a street.

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

11. Brookside Lodge

1.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Newell

￥9,012

￥11,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table with a basket of items, a beige sofa, and a large window with curtains.

12. River Edge Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

edward

￥11,974

￥13,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a reception desk, and a bear statue.

A small building with a sign reading 'Best Western.'

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A swimming pool with a blue slide, lounge chairs, and a stone building.

13. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Yagneshkumar

￥7,884

￥8,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

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

14. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Jason

￥8,910

￥10,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A riverside view from a balcony with red chairs, a wooden deck, and a bridge in the background.

A river running through a lush green area with a building on the right side.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, metal railings, and a roof structure.

A dining area with a large window overlooking a scenic outdoor view.

15. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

1.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jill

￥12,025

￥13,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a magazine rack.

A wooden pergola structure with a concrete floor, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A building with a stone facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is open.

16. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn

1.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

john

￥6,953

￥7,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a riverside location, and outdoor seating areas.

A hot tub with a metal railing, surrounded by a brick wall and a metal fence.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a blue patterned throw. There is a wall-mounted lamp between the beds and a framed picture of a waterfall on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

17. Gatlinburg River Inn

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Emil

￥12,732

￥16,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall backdrop, a poolside chair, and a clear blue pool.

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Savitri

￥10,704

￥12,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances including a coffee maker, microwave, and toaster.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a glass-walled lobby, and a river running alongside.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

19. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

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

Jonathan

￥8,728

￥9,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a large mirror, and a bathtub.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a small table, a desk with a computer and a TV, and a microwave.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

20. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

1.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Shoaib

￥7,247

￥8,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 313 reviews	View
Old Creek Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 590 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View
The Appy Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
The Greystone Lodge on the River	9.2 Wonderful 394 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel in the heart of Gatlinburg"

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"People were doing weed smelling up the room but we stay there every time we come seen 3 bears in one day"

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The bear or bears roaming through the property was interesting indeed."

Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The convenience"

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"great stay. Really enjoyed the great shower pressure"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"The room was clean. The breakfast was only fine, not great. But about what you'd expect. It was well maintained. Parking was tight."

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great!"

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I come to Gatlinburg annually and always stay at Brookside. I love the balconies and the firepit!!"

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"rooms were very clean pool not open long enough"

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

A town nestled in a valley with autumn-colored trees, surrounded by mountains.

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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A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, American flags, and a stage for live music.

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

9.2/10 (4,285 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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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 family-friendly 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 358 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 The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg and Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg.

How many hotels will I find near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Expedia has 358 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 Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Guinness World Records 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. The Gillette

2. Old Creek Lodge

3. Bearskin Lodge on the River

4. The Appy Lodge

5. The Greystone Lodge on the River

6. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

7. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

8. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

9. Laurel Inn Condominium

10. Crossroads Inn & Suites

11. Brookside Lodge

12. River Edge Inn

13. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

14. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

15. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

16. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn

17. Gatlinburg River Inn

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

19. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

20. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Reagan Resorts Inn

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Brookside Lodge

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Gatlinburg Ziplines

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Traffic Light #8

Iris Theater

Ripley's Moving Theater

Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

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