Top 10 Hotels Near 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 compact kitchenette with a microwave and a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet.

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

P4,247

P5,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

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

2. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sarah

P6,668

P7,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

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

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

Inskip, 7.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Hannah

P6,891

P8,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

4. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Melisa Fay

P4,143

P4,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 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 corner market with a refrigerated beverage cooler stocked with various sodas and a freezer section.

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

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.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kelly

P5,592

P6,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A buffet with labeled containers for omelets and other dishes.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a large parking lot and a covered entrance.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned wall.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jeffery

P7,845

P9,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sandra

P7,456

P8,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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.

8. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Crystle

P6,615

P7,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a large mirror.

9. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 20.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kelly

P7,342

P8,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 Holiday Inn entrance sign and building facade.

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

10. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Samantha

P6,276

P7,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

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

11. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Angel

P4,518

P5,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a television screen.

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.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, and various weights.

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jotham

P8,034

P9,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen counter, and a large window.

A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted TV.

Two beverage dispensers labeled "Bright Side Market" with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

13. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Suzanne

P7,237

P8,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white brick backsplash, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

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

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Dana

P7,989

P9,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring orange chairs and round tables, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a sign reading "Hollyday Inn Express," and a snack vending machine.

A modern building entrance with a number "7520" above the door, a bench in front, and potted plants on either side.

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

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

11.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Brenda

P7,155

P8,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a colorful chair.

A laundry room with four washers and dryers, a sink, and a window with a view of trees.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

East Knoxville, 4.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Andre

P3,467

P4,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a bench area.

17. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kevin

P5,234

P6,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, wall art, and a telephone.

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

18. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

GREG

P5,764

P6,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a modern facade, a sign reading "Woodspring Suites," and the address "320 N Gallaher View Rd."

A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

19. WoodSpring Suites Knoxville West

West Hills, 17 km from Knoxville Zoo

Lori

P4,958

P5,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn of Knoxville	5.4 21 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East	8.2 Very good 967 reviews	View

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This property was great. The staff was so friendly."

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing"

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The Murphy bed was a nice amenity"

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

8/10 Good

"The bar was closed as it was Sunday. The breakfast was ok, We just wanted to get a couple of pastries, so I ended up having to go to Starbucks and paying for a couple of muffins."

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very nice stay"

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Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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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.

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. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

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

4. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

8. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

9. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

10. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

11. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

13. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

17. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

18. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

19. WoodSpring Suites Knoxville West

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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

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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