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Our top choices for Zoo Knoxville hotels

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1. Inn of Knoxville

Inn of Knoxville
1.5 star property
1.3 km from Zoo Knoxville
5.0 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"Beds were very comfortable. For the cost of the room, it was very clean. It is in a bad neighborhood but it was nice and clean "
United States
Cameron
The price is ￥10,808
￥12,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Inn of Knoxville
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2. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75
2.5 star property
Inskip, 7.5 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great breakfast options and very nice rooms."
United States
Hannah
The price is ￥15,883
￥18,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

3. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
2.5 star property
Inskip, 7.6 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff"
United States
Edyta
The price is ￥14,406
￥17,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North

Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North
3.0 star property
11 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"The property seemed relatively new and well appointed. It was a great stay."
United States
Martin
The price is ￥16,894
￥19,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North
A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
3.0 star property
Papermill, 11.5 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,107 reviews)
"Great staff and rooms were clean and comfy."
United States
Gavin Patrick
The price is ￥18,399
￥21,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG
3.0 star property
Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Zoo Knoxville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (780 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and polite. Excellent breakfast service. Clean and pleasant environment"
United States
James
The price is ￥17,249
￥20,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG
An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, a blue sofa with yellow cushions, and a table with chairs.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden
3.0 star property
Bearden, 12.4 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (692 reviews)
"Good location, close to restaurants"
United States
William
The price is ￥20,966
￥24,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest
3.0 star property
Inskip, 7.9 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (527 reviews)
"Excellent location"
United States
Zaid
The price is ￥18,814
￥22,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Comfort Suites Knoxville North
2.5 star property
Inskip, 7.7 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean and well maintained property, decent breakfast."
United States
Elena
The price is ￥15,476
￥18,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Suites Knoxville North
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top.

10. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.4 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Windi
The price is ￥19,485
￥23,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with several cars.

11. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
3.0 star property
Inskip, 8 km from Zoo Knoxville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Very satisfied with accommodations, very pleasant staff. Would use that location again."
United States
Steve
The price is ￥15,811
￥18,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a covered outdoor area.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive
2.5 star property
Bearden, 12.8 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice clean and quiet place to stay."
United States
Ken
The price is ￥17,919
￥21,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive
A modern hotel building with a sign indicating it's a Woodspring Suites extended stay hotel.

13. WoodSpring Suites Knoxville West

WoodSpring Suites Knoxville West
2.5 star property
West Hills, 17 km from Zoo Knoxville
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (807 reviews)
"Really nice."
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥11,819
￥13,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
WoodSpring Suites Knoxville West
An outdoor patio with seating, tables, string lights, and flower arrangements.

14. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,157 reviews)
"good breakfast nice stay"
United States
Anashia
The price is ￥23,797
￥28,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
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15. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.9 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Adam
The price is ￥24,013
￥31,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
A buffet with labeled trays of turkey sausage, bacon, and other items.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG
2.5 star property
Bearden, 12.8 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (834 reviews)
"Get a room in the back of the building, LOUD freeway noise on the front side...website says they have rollaway beds...they do NOT....Clean, so so breakfast, a safe basic Hotel!"
United States
matthew f
The price is ￥17,728
￥20,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG
Meeting facility

17. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.9 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (831 reviews)
"Great hotel, beautifully appointed rooms with a great central location."
United States
Wynn
The price is ￥19,037
￥22,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs arranged around a central fire feature.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive

Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive
3.0 star property
Bearden, 12.4 km from Zoo Knoxville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (791 reviews)
"Great hotel about 10 min from campus. Nice location when all of the downtown hotels are super expensive on game weekends."
United States
Michele
The price is ￥19,277
￥22,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive
A modern hotel with a courtyard, large windows, and a mix of architectural styles.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (665 reviews)
"Friendly staff, rooms clean and comfortable."
United States
Montina
The price is ￥18,526
￥21,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large illuminated sign reading "CUMBERLAND HOUSE", and shelves displaying various items.

20. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 5.3 km from Zoo Knoxville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Everyone was friendly and the location was perfect, walking distance to the convention center"
Canada
Susan
The price is ￥21,585
￥25,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Compare popular hotels close to Zoo Knoxville

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A building with a black-framed glass door and a sign above it.
Inn of Knoxville
1.5 star property
5.0
24 reviews
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A snack display with various packaged treats and a sign indicating the section.
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,011 reviews
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A modern hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
42 reviews
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A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,107 reviews
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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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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.