The Best Hotels Closest to Nashville Zoo in Nashville for 2026

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A hotel sign for Candlewood Suites with a modern building in the background.

A modern outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, seating, and a barbecue grill.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a TV mounted on a wooden wall, comfortable seating, and a large window.

1. Candlewood Suites Nashville South by IHG

1.9 km from Nashville Zoo

David

￥15,515

￥18,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wooden pergola with two benches in a backyard.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom.

A reception area with a digital screen displaying 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms,' a reception desk, a security intercom, and an elevator.

A spacious kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

2. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Nashville South - Fairgrounds

South Nashville, 2 km from Nashville Zoo

Teddy

￥9,849

￥11,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern restaurant with a wooden floor, a counter with a menu display, and green chairs.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "La Quinta Inn." It features a flat roof, large windows, and a well-maintained outdoor area with a red brick pathway and small plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a painting of a cityscape, and a door.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, flat-screen TV, microwave, and a guitar-themed artwork.

3. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South

South Nashville, 1.9 km from Nashville Zoo

Trista

￥10,370

￥12,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, two framed abstract paintings, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, two round tables, and a yellow chair.

A reception desk with a 'HELLO Brentwood' sign, a cash register, and a wall-mounted phone.

A snack vending machine with a variety of snacks and drinks.

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Brentwood

7.6 km from Nashville Zoo

David

￥19,455

￥22,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "The Gilmore."

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs, a grey sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a large island with a sink.

5. The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel

12 South, 6 km from Nashville Zoo

Stacy

￥21,889

￥25,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, chairs, and a grill.

A self-service beverage station with refrigerated drinks, snacks, and a coffee machine.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a grey sofa in the adjacent living area.

A modern breakfast area with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST," featuring various food options like donuts, sandwiches, and waffles.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center

SoBro, 8.1 km from Nashville Zoo

William

￥29,900

￥35,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with a brick fire pit, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with bar stools.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

7. Hyatt House Nashville Airport

8 km from Nashville Zoo

Charrise

￥15,515

￥18,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a sofa, and a window with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A bar area with a wooden cabinet filled with bottles and glasses, a chair, and a table with a dark cloth.

8. Sonesta Nashville Airport

7.8 km from Nashville Zoo

Angelica

￥17,720

￥24,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a prominent 'GLO' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern restaurant with blue-topped tables and chairs, a kitchen area with various appliances, and a decorative black partition.

A reception desk with two monitors, a yellow abstract sculpture, and three bar stools.

A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign reading "Nashville."

9. GLō Best Western Nashville Airport

6.6 km from Nashville Zoo

Earl

￥14,624

￥17,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

An outdoor deck with wooden flooring, a pergola with string lights, and a seating area with cushions and a table.

A modern lobby with a glass railing, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, large windows, and visible structural elements like beams and air conditioning units.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city.

10. Delta Hotels by Marriott Nashville Airport

7 km from Nashville Zoo

Guy

￥16,129

￥19,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A refrigerated treat display with a 'TREATS' sign, shelves stocked with snacks, and a wall with a decorative circular pattern.

11. Hampton Inn Nashville Airport Century Place, TN

8.1 km from Nashville Zoo

Danny

￥16,457

￥19,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A multi-level atrium with outdoor seating, a fireplace, and a variety of plants.

A spacious indoor lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a view of the upper floors.

A bar area with a counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel with a large entrance, multiple floors, and a covered walkway.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport

8 km from Nashville Zoo

Rossmary

￥21,057

￥24,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk labeled "Memoir," surrounded by bookshelves, seating areas, and potted plants.

A multi-story brick building with large windows and arched entrances.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a bookshelf filled with books. There is a window with a view of trees and a lamp on a side table.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Memoir Wedgewood Houston

6.9 km from Nashville Zoo

Linda

￥42,800

￥54,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining area, a kitchen, and large windows offering city views.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a wooden sliding door, a bed, a table with stools, and a plant.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white throw blanket, a wooden bar stool, and a large window offering a city view.

14. The Bel Air Suite Penthouse The Gulch

Eighth Avenue, 7.6 km from Nashville Zoo

Paul Philip

￥30,691

￥53,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a patterned coffee table, and a piano.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large wall of greenery.

A modern balcony with a sofa, two ottomans, a small table, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a piano, and a bar area with stools.

15. The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville

SoBro, 8.2 km from Nashville Zoo

Kendra

￥59,189

￥76,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, multiple levels, and a skylight.

A stone wall with a built-in fireplace and a water feature at the base.

A modern lounge area with a central sofa, surrounding seating, and a dining table.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a modern staircase.

16. Hilton Brentwood/Nashville Suites

7.1 km from Nashville Zoo

Ragan

￥21,287

￥25,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A lobby with a brown sofa, a wooden bench, and a round table. There is a brick wall and a large window with a view.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt House' sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden panel walls and a metal handrail.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

17. Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

SoBro, 7.9 km from Nashville Zoo

Alida

￥29,800

￥35,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a bar.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

An outdoor seating area with a green sofa and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a tree.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Brentwood

7.8 km from Nashville Zoo

Jeffery

￥21,917

￥25,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and illuminated by hanging lights.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden dining table, and pendant lights.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern interior with wooden shelves, a dining area, and a kitchen.

19. Bode Nashville

Rutledge Hill, 8.2 km from Nashville Zoo

Drew

￥35,745

￥42,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with a large fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop patio area.

A balcony with a bench and potted plants, offering a view of city buildings and a clear sky.

A modern bar area with seating and large windows.

20. Printing House Hotel Nashville Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton

Rutledge Hill, 8.1 km from Nashville Zoo

michael

￥27,837

￥33,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Nashville Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Candlewood Suites Nashville South by IHG	8.8 361 361 reviews	View
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Nashville South - Fairgrounds	7.6 937 937 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South	7.2 1111 1,111 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Brentwood	9.8 23 23 reviews	View
The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel	9.8 707 707 reviews	View

Top Nashville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff!! Kind friendly and assistaned with needs in a very professional manner!"

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

10/10 Excellent

"Everything good"

GLō Best Western Nashville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Always enjoyed my visit here staff are very nice. I would definitely book again."

The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay!"

The Iris Motel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean and noise level was low. We enjoyed our time. We did have housekeeping walk into our room at 9am before our checkout at 10am which was awkward but they apologized."

Private, Quiet, Cottage Retreat 10 minutes to downtown Nashville

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect little cottage for our quick little Nashville weekend."

Charming 5BR 5BA ALL-ONE-LEVEL Home Backyard Large Driveway 10mins DNTWN AIRPORT

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

HOT TUB! GAME ROOM! BIG 8-Beds 4BR 4BA GRILL EASY 10 mins TO dwntown QUIET AREA!

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. Only needed a room for several people for the night and was way better than getting a hotel. Everything was pretty clean however the vents could use a good cleaning. My aunt has really bad allergies and she was struggling because the vents were pretty dirty."

Cozy Condo minutes from downtown Nashville

8/10 Good

"Very nice apartment. Well put together. The windows could use some curtains to help with privacy. Still nice and quiet though."

Other attractions near Nashville Zoo

A white house with green shutters and a wooden door.

Historic Travellers Rest

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Historic Travellers Rest during your travels in Nashville. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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An antique wooden wagon with metal wheels and a flatbed, displayed indoors with various lighting fixtures and other historical items in the background.

Tennessee Agricultural Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Tennessee Agricultural Museum in Nashville. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Plaza Mariachi

Enjoy an outing to Plaza Mariachi during your stay in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Oscar Farris Agricultural Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oscar Farris Agricultural Museum in Nashville. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Regal Hollywood - Nashville

You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Nashville during your travels to Nashville. Experience the area's festivals and museums.

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The Escape Game Nashville

7.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can enjoy the entertainment at The Escape Game Nashville during your travels to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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The Fairgrounds Nashville

8.0/10 (14 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Fairgrounds Nashville during your stay in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Geodis Park

Catch an event at Geodis Park during your trip to Nashville. Experience the area's festivals and museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nashville Zoo?

Nashville Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Nashville known for its great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Nashville Zoo?

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Nashville Zoo. Other good options within 5 miles include Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Nashville South - Fairgrounds and Candlewood Suites Nashville South by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Nashville Zoo?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nashville Zoo.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Nashville Zoo.

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

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What can I see and do near Nashville Zoo?

You'll want to browse the collections at Adventure Science Center, Tennessee Central Railway Museum, and Historic Travellers Rest. Governor's Residence, Woodlawn Cemetery, and Shy's Hill are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Zanies Comedy Night Club, Belcourt Theatre, and City Winery - Nashville if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Nashville Zoo hotels

1. Candlewood Suites Nashville South by IHG

2. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Nashville South - Fairgrounds

3. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Brentwood

5. The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center

7. Hyatt House Nashville Airport

8. Sonesta Nashville Airport

9. GLō Best Western Nashville Airport

10. Delta Hotels by Marriott Nashville Airport

11. Hampton Inn Nashville Airport Century Place, TN

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport

13. Memoir Wedgewood Houston

14. The Bel Air Suite Penthouse The Gulch

15. The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville

16. Hilton Brentwood/Nashville Suites

17. Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

18. Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Brentwood

19. Bode Nashville

20. Printing House Hotel Nashville Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton

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Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

GLō Best Western Nashville Airport

The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel

The Iris Motel

Private, Quiet, Cottage Retreat 10 minutes to downtown Nashville

Charming 5BR 5BA ALL-ONE-LEVEL Home Backyard Large Driveway 10mins DNTWN AIRPORT

HOT TUB! GAME ROOM! BIG 8-Beds 4BR 4BA GRILL EASY 10 mins TO dwntown QUIET AREA!

Cozy Condo minutes from downtown Nashville

Other attractions near Nashville Zoo

Historic Travellers Rest

Tennessee Agricultural Museum

Plaza Mariachi

Oscar Farris Agricultural Museum

Regal Hollywood - Nashville

The Escape Game Nashville

The Fairgrounds Nashville

Geodis Park

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