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Our top choices for Knoxville Zoo hotels

Front of property

Inn of Knoxville

Inn of Knoxville
1.5 star property
1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo
5.4 out of 10, (21 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 S$103
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Inn of Knoxville
Rooftop terrace

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,018 reviews)
"Great stay! Great location downtown and the staff was extremely helpful."
United States
David
The price is S$254
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Interior entrance

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.4 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, and very clean rooms! Excellent stay, will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Fabian
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Front of property – evening/night

The Oliver Hotel

The Oliver Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.6 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (826 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff! Loved our stay"
United States
JENNIFER
The price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
The Oliver Hotel
Al fresco dining, open daily

Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville
3.5 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.8 km from Knoxville Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,070 reviews)
"Great hotel, super clean very nice! My family would definitely stay again."
United States
Cameron
The price is S$196
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hilton Knoxville
Breakfast and dinner served

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (645 reviews)
"Perfect location and very nice Hotel."
United States
Sergio
The price is S$197
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Lobby

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 5.3 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Passing through so only stayed one night but would stay here again!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is S$236
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Restaurant

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.9 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (749 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was great and the Bar was fantastic!"
United States
Mark
The price is S$243
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Bar (on property)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (846 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay"
United States
david
The price is S$320
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
Living area

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.9 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful room, roomy and in a great spot in downtown"
United States
Diego
The price is S$316
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Property amenity

Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.4 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
" Beautiful property!!! "
United States
Susan
The price is S$453
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Restaurant

Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
2.5 star property
Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Everything about our stay was great!!!!! Relaxing and the staff was amazing!!!!! Can’t wait to come back again on our next trip!!!!"
United States
Debra
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
3.0 star property
East Knoxville, 4.3 km from Knoxville Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (1,145 reviews)
"The rooms were clean got good parking"
United States
Allen
The price is S$85
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75
2.5 star property
Inskip, 7.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good and rooms were very clean."
United States
pedro
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75
Free daily buffet breakfast

Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Comfort Suites Knoxville North
2.5 star property
Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Cleanliness and breakfast was nice"
United States
Penny
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Comfort Suites Knoxville North
Bar (on property)

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
4.0 star property
Fort Sanders, 6.1 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is S$239
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
Property amenity

Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"Nice convenient place to stay for business."
United States
Philippe
The price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Lobby

Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75
2.5 star property
Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (296 reviews)
"Location was good. Rooms were updated and very clean."
United States
suzette
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest
3.0 star property
Inskip, 7.9 km from Knoxville Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (498 reviews)
"Overall an excellent hotel, clean, friendly staff and good breakfast."
United States
Janese
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest
Breakfast and dinner served

Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
3.0 star property
Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, rooms clean, breakfast was good and reasonably priced"
United States
Carmen
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Inn of Knoxville
1.5 star property
5.4
21 reviews
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Rooftop terrace
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,018 reviews
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Interior entrance
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
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Front of property – evening/night
The Oliver Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
826 reviews
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Al fresco dining, open daily
Hilton Knoxville
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
2,070 reviews
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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful room, roomy and in a great spot in downtown"
Diego 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Hotels near other Knoxville Zoo attractions

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, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data. Other good options within a few miles include Hilton Knoxville and Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Knoxville Zoo?
Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Knoxville Zoo.
What can I see and do near Knoxville Zoo?
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, The Muse Knoxville and Beck Cultural Exchange Center feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Historic Southern Railway Station, Tennessee Theatre and Bijou Theater to learn a bit about the area. You can enjoy live performances at Clarence Brown Theatre and Knoxville Children's Theatre.