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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

1. The Gillette

0.2 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

richard f

£120

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.6 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Fabiola

£168

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, a television, and a wardrobe.

3. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.5 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jessica

£130

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

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.

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

4. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.3 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Janet

£76

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a lamp. A river and greenery are visible in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a round coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets.

A dining area with a wooden bench, a table set for two, and a view of a stream through large windows.

5. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.7 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mark

£243

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

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

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

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Boyd

£123

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A reception area with two wooden counters, a stone wall, and a circular sign above the counters.

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 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tyler

£127

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.3 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

£111

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A laundry facility with three stacked washing machines, each with a control panel and a door.

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

9. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.4 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

£45

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

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.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.6 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mary

£127

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with 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.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

11. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.3 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

£166

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, a minibar, and a seating area with patterned carpet.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

12. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.6 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

£137

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a covered area with a sign reading "Cliffhouse 1st".

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.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.2 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

James

£173

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

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

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.3 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramona

£149

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

15. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

£63

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Julia

£65

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing a view of greenery.

A bathroom with a mirror, sink, and wooden door.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and metal fence, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a mountain and a sign for Reagan Resorts.

17. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

Kathy

£64

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a waterfall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a flowing river.

A view of a river flowing through a forested area with rocks and trees.

A multi-story building with balconies overlooking a rocky stream.

18. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

0.6 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Erin

£65

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a river with trees and buildings in the background.

A living room with a brown leather chair, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A natural outdoor area with a stream, rocks, and trees.

A spacious living room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

19. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

0.9 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Patti

£58

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A dining area with a large table set for four, a chandelier, and a view of mountains through the windows.

A stone facade house with a central entrance and two side wings.

20. Tree Tops by HoneyBear Cabins

Chalet Village, 1.4 mi from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Edel

£498

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 350 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 732 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 441 reviews	View
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 454 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean,and well maintained"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"It would"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful room with great lighting. Bathroom was well lit. Overall we had a great stay."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was great will definitely go back"

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place right in the middle of Gatlinburg. They do a good job of maintaining the historic feel. Only thing I would change is to add smart TVs in the rooms"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"N/a"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The place was nice and not far from the strip. I would stay there again."

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."

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 Gillette

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

3. Sleepy Bear Motel

4. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

5. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

7. The Appy Lodge

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

9. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

12. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

15. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

16. Crossroads Inn & Suites

17. Reagan Resorts Inn

18. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

19. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

20. Tree Tops by HoneyBear Cabins

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

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

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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