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A historic building with a restaurant named "Olivier Royale" featuring outdoor seating and brick architecture.

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

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 cozy lounge area with leather seating, a fireplace, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

1. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 0.5 km from Sunsphere Tower

lisa

P9,864

P11,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hallway with a wooden floor, a brick wall, and a chandelier. There is a dining table with chairs and a rug.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a chandelier, and a mural on the wall.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a wooden chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

2. Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Alana

P21,357

P25,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 bar area with a variety of food and drinks, including a tray with cheeses, meats, and a drink with a lemon slice.

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

3. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Maricica Macy

P10,585

P12,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying a show.

A hotel with a modern design, outdoor seating, and a landscaped area with a central tree.

A building with a circular design, labeled "NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame."

A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.

4. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Christine

P8,706

P10,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern building with a glass facade, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a landscaped area with trees.

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

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Bing

P7,829

P9,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A breakfast area with a sign for 'EXPRESS START BREAKFAST,' a bakery section, and a counter with various food items and a digital menu display.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a map mural, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a blue geometric wall pattern, a reception desk, and a snack shelf.

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 0.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

Eileen

P9,082

P10,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living room with a large window, a piano, and a sofa set.

A golf cart parked in front of The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel & Residences.

A lobby with plush seating, a chess table, and a reception desk.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar, and large windows offering a view.

7. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, < 0.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

beth

P10,924

P14,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a central bar, seating, and large windows offering a sunset view.

A modern bar area with seating and a city view.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a grey sofa set, white side tables, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

A modern lounge area with a curved blue leather sofa, a central bar, and large windows offering a city view.

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Paige

P13,090

P15,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a wall of wooden lockers.

A restaurant with a brick wall, blue velvet chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large wooden bookshelf filled with decorative items.

A bar area with multiple stools, a brick wall, and a shelf with vintage sewing machines.

9. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville, 0.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Miranda

P10,062

P11,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a glass facade, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Christopher

P8,968

P10,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a central fire feature, and a pergola with string lights.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a staircase, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a large TV, a desk with a lamp, two beds, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

11. Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville, 0.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

Frank

P8,305

P9,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar counter with a variety of drinks and food items, including burgers and fries.

A reception area with a chevron-patterned floor, a large framed 'Graduate Knoxville' sign, a white reception desk, and a wooden wall with framed pictures.

A building with a rustic wooden facade and a balcony with a railing.

A cozy, vintage-themed living room with plaid decor, a fireplace, and a variety of framed pictures and memorabilia.

12. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Fort Sanders, 1.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Perla

P11,093

P13,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, string lights, and a grill.

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

A hotel reception desk with a 'HOME 2' sign, a computer, a cash register, a green door, and a snack shelf.

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

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport

19.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Angela

P7,161

P8,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and ceiling lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

14. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 16 km from Sunsphere Tower

Nancy

P7,327

P8,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 14.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Jotham

P8,009

P9,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A house with a unique curved roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

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

16. Ancient Lore Village

8.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Sergio

P16,854

P19,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

warren

P7,973

P9,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a wooden herringbone floor.

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

18. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

DAVID

P6,569

P7,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 7.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Sandra

P7,441

P8,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunsphere Tower

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Oliver Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 867 reviews	View
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 1,117 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 658 reviews	View

Top Sunsphere Tower Hotel Reviews

Hilton Knoxville

8/10 Good

"Great location. Nice staff. Decor could be updated."

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

8/10 Good

"I don't know about you but I expect either a smart TV I can beam my phone to, or movie channels. This hotel has neither. I don't want to sign into my Netflix or Prime accounts on hotel TVs. Otherwise, this hotel is nicely situated between the university and Market Square/Downtown"

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed here a few times and will continue to stay again. It’s always perfect and the staff is amazing."

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Very nice staff, great location, clean rooms. Amentities downstairs were a bit lacking. They ran out of water bottles and no free water is in the room or even water to purchase. So it’s best to bring some before you arrive. Our room was really nice and the free breakfast was plentiful."

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place"

Other attractions near Sunsphere Tower

A riverside park with trees, a bridge, and a modern structure.

World's Fair Park

9.0/10 (363 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at World's Fair 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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A circular sculpture made of sunflower heads and metal rods, surrounded by a fence.

Charles Krutch Park

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Charles Krutch Park 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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A row of historic buildings with distinct architectural styles, including arched windows and red doors.

Market Square

9.2/10 (2,277 reviews)

During your trip to Knoxville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Knoxville Convention Center

8.6/10 (814 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Knoxville Convention 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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Knoxville Museum of Art

8.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Knoxville Museum of Art 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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East Tennessee Veterans Memorial

You can learn about the history of Knoxville with a stop at East Tennessee Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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St. John's Episcopal Cathedral

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral 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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First Baptist Church

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

First Baptist 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 Sunsphere Tower?

Sunsphere Tower 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 226 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sunsphere Tower?

Adjacent to Sunsphere Tower, Hilton Knoxville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown and THE TENNESSEAN Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Sunsphere Tower?

Expedia has 226 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sunsphere Tower.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Sunsphere Tower.

What can I see and do near Sunsphere Tower?

Study the collections at Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville Museum of Art, or East Tennessee History Center. Explore landmarks like Bijou Theater, Tennessee Theatre, and Historic Southern Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at Clarence Brown Theatre and Knoxville Children's Theatre.

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Our top choices for Sunsphere Tower hotels

1. The Oliver Hotel

2. Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

4. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

5. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

6. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

7. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

9. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

11. Hilton Knoxville

12. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport

14. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

15. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

16. Ancient Lore Village

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

18. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

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Top Sunsphere Tower Hotel Reviews

Hilton Knoxville

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Other attractions near Sunsphere Tower

World's Fair Park

Charles Krutch Park

Market Square

Knoxville Convention Center

Knoxville Museum of Art

East Tennessee Veterans Memorial

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral

First Baptist Church

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