10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Knoxville Zoo in Knoxville from AU$109

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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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A compact kitchenette with a microwave and a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet.

1. Inn of Knoxville

1.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Cameron

AU$112

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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 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.

2. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Paola

AU$176

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

Inskip, 7.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

David

AU$182

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a vending machine.

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.

4. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kristen

AU$175

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

5. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 4.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Alison

AU$251

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

6. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Maricica Macy

AU$280

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

7. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 7.6 km from Knoxville Zoo

Kristen

AU$142

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A Holiday Inn entrance sign and building facade.

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

8. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Richard

AU$166

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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.

9. Ancient Lore Village

9.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sergio

AU$403

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 11.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Sandra

AU$197

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

11. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 20.3 km from Knoxville Zoo

Nancy

AU$194

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.8 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jotham

AU$243

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

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

13. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 9.9 km from Knoxville Zoo

Ashley

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 4.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Christine

AU$224

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

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

Downtown Knoxville, 4.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Alana

AU$566

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 large dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

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

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 4.7 km from Knoxville Zoo

Elizabeth

AU$241

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a lamp.

A spa area with a hot tub, a dining table, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a microwave, a refrigerator, and artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

17. Comfort Inn Powell - Knoxville North

11.2 km from Knoxville Zoo

Jimmy

AU$177

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

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

18. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 4.5 km from Knoxville Zoo

Bing

AU$217

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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.

19. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 10.4 km from Knoxville Zoo

Emanuel

AU$119

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great room and staff, BUT PARK YOURSELF OFF THE PROPERTY, and take a short Uber trip to the hotel. One nights is $42 plus valet tip, because only valet parking is available."

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The whole experience was excellent."

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

8/10 Good

"It’s an older property but it’s clean. Breakfast is cereal and coffee but all in all it’s fair for the price of the stay"

4BR Knoxville home close to downtown, UT & interstate! Free local gift cards!

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, responsive host. Would stay again."

Luxury 1BR, Sleeps 4, Walk to stadium/downtown, Full kitchen, W/D

10/10 Excellent

"Furniture and decor were crazy cute, very up to date; looked newly renovated. Kitchen was complete with everything you might want. We noticed a leak in the ac unit in the kitchen area, reported it and they had a workman out the next morning. It was a bit further away from the UT campus than we had thought though."

Don's North Hills · Mid-Century Rancher in Historic North Hills

10/10 Excellent

"This property was very clean and well appointed. Our only wish was that we could spend more time there."

Plymouth · Quiet City Home, 7-8 min to Downtown Knox

10/10 Excellent

"Great value! Very clean. Kitchen big . No laundry."

Luxury Historic North Hills - 3 minutes from Downtown & UT

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, classic home nicely updated with nice kitchen etc. The neighborhood is great for walking. Great host."

1940`s Bungalow near Downtown & UT Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for a night with my family of 6. Good communication, smooth transaction, property exactly as advertised. Thanks!"

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 10 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 10 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, Knoxville Museum of Art and The Muse Knoxville 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.

Top Hotels Near Knoxville Zoo in Knoxville from AU$109

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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. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

5. The Oliver Hotel

6. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

7. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

8. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

9. Ancient Lore Village

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

11. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

12. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

13. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

14. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

17. Comfort Inn Powell - Knoxville North

18. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

19. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Top Knoxville Zoo Hotel Reviews

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

4BR Knoxville home close to downtown, UT & interstate! Free local gift cards!

Luxury 1BR, Sleeps 4, Walk to stadium/downtown, Full kitchen, W/D

Don's North Hills · Mid-Century Rancher in Historic North Hills

Plymouth · Quiet City Home, 7-8 min to Downtown Knox

Luxury Historic North Hills - 3 minutes from Downtown & UT

1940`s Bungalow near Downtown & UT Campus

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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