The Best Hotels Closest to Knoxville Zoo in Knoxville - 2026 Updated Prices

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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.

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1. Inn of Knoxville

1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Cameron

฿2,269

฿2,683 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a dining area, a television mounted on the wall, and a potted plant on the table.

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

Inskip, 7.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Hannah

฿3,680

฿4,351 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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.

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.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kelly

฿2,822

฿3,336 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sandra

฿3,983

฿4,710 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

A reception area with a black counter, a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a chair.

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Melisa Fay

฿2,213

฿2,617 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sarah

฿3,563

฿4,213 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, a blue sofa with yellow cushions, and a table with chairs.

A modern lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, and a coffee table.

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

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Bearden, 12.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

William

฿4,692

฿5,548 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

East Knoxville, 4.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Robert

฿1,853

฿2,191 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A sign for Woodspring Suites, an extended stay hotel, with a modern building in the background.

9. WoodSpring Suites Knoxville West

West Hills, 17 km from Knoxville Zoo

Nina

฿2,649

฿3,132 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a large painting on the wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and glass doors.

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

A modern bar area with a large sign reading 'Hiknox Tavern,' a bar counter, seating, and a large window.

10. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Samantha

฿3,286

฿3,886 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A convenience store with refrigerated sections, shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and a display of hats and merchandise.

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

11. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jotham

฿4,288

฿5,070 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a chess table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A breakfast buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, flat-screen TV, kitchenette, and a view of the hallway.

12. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kevin

฿2,634

฿3,115 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a television screen.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a mural on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Hannah

฿2,822

฿3,336 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a gift shop sign.

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows offering views of greenery. There are lounge chairs and potted plants around the pool area.

14. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Angel

฿2,414

฿2,854 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs arranged around a central fire feature.

An indoor swimming pool with a cityscape mural, seating area, and clear signage.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, featuring a mix of red and beige chairs, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 12.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jim

฿4,346

฿5,139 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, a bed with a nightstand, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel with a prominent Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit entrance.

A breakfast buffet area with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign indicating the roll selection, and a patterned wall in the background.

A coffee station with multiple dispensers, a sign that says 'MUST. HAVE. COFFEE.', and various coffee products.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG

Bearden, 12.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jayla

฿4,091

฿4,837 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and a white countertop.

17. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jeffrey

฿3,863

฿4,568 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a door.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, a staircase, and a Red Roof Inn sign.

A room with a green sofa, a lamp, a wooden floor, a bed with a checkered blanket, and a kitchenette area.

A Red Roof Inn & Suites with a large sign, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit building.

18. Red Roof Inn & Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.1 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sarah

฿2,054

฿2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a marble floor.

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

19. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 20.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kelly

฿3,923

฿4,639 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn of Knoxville	5.4 21 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East	8.2 Very good 966 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill	9.0 Wonderful 1,109 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel w excellent location and clean .. reasonable pricing … will be my go to"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Valet parking is a bit expensive and it's always so crowded out front that I had to pay for street parking in order to check in and then get the car loaded on valet parking. But other than that everything was fantastic."

Other attractions near Knoxville Zoo

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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The Muse Knoxville

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at 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 studying 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 browsing the exhibits at Mabry-Hazen House 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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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 savour 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, 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 Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville/East

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

5. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

6. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

7. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

9. WoodSpring Suites Knoxville West

10. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

11. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

12. Comfort Suites Knoxville East

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville East

14. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

15. Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG

17. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

18. Red Roof Inn & Suites Knoxville East

19. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Compare popular hotels close to Knoxville Zoo

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

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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