The Best Hotels Closest to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg - 2026 Updated Prices

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A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A wooden double door with glass panels and a keypad lock, flanked by two wall-mounted lanterns.

A cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

1. The Timber at Holly Branch

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Grace

฿4,534

฿6,437 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Regina

฿8,234

฿9,284 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Fabiola

฿6,993

฿8,655 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

4. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

richard f

฿5,441

฿6,134 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

5. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Janet

฿4,012

฿4,524 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.

Outdoor picnic tables arranged in rows with a building in the background.

A reception desk with a map, framed artwork, and a security camera.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for a pancake restaurant in the background.

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

2.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jessica

฿5,138

฿5,793 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

7. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tyler

฿4,993

฿5,630 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Boyd

฿5,685

฿6,410 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

฿4,253

฿4,796 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.

A compact office space with a desk, two chairs, a small stool, a coffee maker, and a lamp.

10. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

฿2,122

฿2,406 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mary

฿5,004

฿5,642 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

฿6,687

฿8,297 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

A breakfast table set with various dishes, drinks, and utensils.

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by wooden-framed windows and potted plants.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

James

฿6,582

฿7,421 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramona

฿5,870

฿6,619 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered parking area, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a fireplace, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden table with a bottle and glasses.

15. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Susan

฿4,005

฿4,516 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

A lobby with wooden beams, stone counter, and seating area.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden shelf above it, and a lantern on the wall.

16. Brookside Lodge

1.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ines

฿2,769

฿3,517 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a Gold Award Winner.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Patricia

฿3,222

฿3,633 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

A modern living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

A stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

18. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jason

฿2,268

฿2,898 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A bedroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

19. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mary Ann

฿3,234

฿6,865 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a stream and dense foliage.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table under a canopy.

A natural stream with rocks and trees, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A breakfast buffet area with waffle stations, a juice dispenser, and various food items displayed.

20. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Sheri

฿6,347

฿7,157 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 265 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,061 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 730 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 348 reviews	View
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was ok. Staff was friendly. Room was clean. We did have a slight issue with the AC"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location in Gatlinburg, rooms, very clean and a decent buffet breakfast."

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are outdated but clean. Excellent customer service friendly staff, food was good"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and breakfast was really nice. Would recommend this hotel"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very comfortable and clean. Fantastic location to the Gatlinburg strip. Parking was included with the room as was breakfast in the package we chose. The food was good, especially breakfast. The view in the restaurant was amazing day and night. Every staff member we interacted with were very pleasant and helpful. Didn't have a negative experience with anything and will stay there again."

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Found plzza crust on the floor at foot of bed. Bathroom floor wasn't very clean."

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super friendly!!!"

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Room. Clean beds. Accommodating. Easy parking Friendly staff. Reasonably priced to be right in the middle of Gatlinburg. Balcony was spacious and clean."

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

8/10 Good

"For us, we enjoyed the experience, but it can depend on what you are looking for in a hotel. Room was clean and the washer/dryer on the first floor was nice to have. Breakfast was delicious, and location is phenomenal. Everything you could want to do in Gatlinburg is within walking distance. Staff is nice. We booked a room with a bed and a sofa, but instead we were given a room with only a bed. Three of us had to sleep on one bed. I can’t complain however, the room we were given had a huge balcony that wrapped around the side of the building and gave a great view of the city. I will say that while the hotel is clean, it does have the vibe of your grandmother’s house. If you want something more professional and modern, this place may not be for you."

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

A town nestled in a valley with autumn-colored trees, surrounded by mountains.

Gatlinburg SkyPark

9.4/10 (5,131 reviews)

Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.

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Gatlinburg Ziplines

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Aerial zip lines, rope climbing, freefalls, trapeze swings and treetop bridges make this attraction a great day for all the family.

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A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, American flags, and a stage for live music.

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

9.2/10 (4,285 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Sugarlands Distilling Company

You can take time to visit Sugarlands Distilling Company during your travels to Gatlinburg.

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Traffic Light #8

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg when you take a trip to Traffic Light #8.

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Iris Theater

You can enjoy a show at Iris Theater during your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Ripley's Moving Theater

You can make plans for a show at Ripley's Moving Theater during your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

You can find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a visit to Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Gatlinburg known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 363 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Adjacent to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg and The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Expedia has 363 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

What can I see and do near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Study the collections at Guinness World Records Museum, Hollywood Star Cars Museum or Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens. Learn about local history at Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place. You can catch a show at Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Iris Theater and Ripley's Moving Theater.

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Our top choices for Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum hotels

1. The Timber at Holly Branch

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Gillette

5. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

7. The Appy Lodge

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

15. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

16. Brookside Lodge

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

18. Crossroads Inn & Suites

19. Laurel Inn Condominium

20. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Greystone Lodge on the River

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Glenstone Lodge

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Gatlinburg Ziplines

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Traffic Light #8

Iris Theater

Ripley's Moving Theater

Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

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