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A sign with the text 'It only takes a spark' and a yellow star, a glass door leading to an interior space, and a yellow chair.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden finish and a large abstract painting above it.

A modern interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling with recessed lighting, and a wall with abstract art.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a window.

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Christopher

NT$2,717

NT$3,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit interior.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small desk with a computer, a chair, and a lamp.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a mirror.

2. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

"There were no coffee makers or microwaves in the room. They were getting new refrigerators but they weren't in yet but for some reason they took out the Best Western refrigerators without waiting for the new ones to come. This hotel is no longer a Best Western, instead it is Spark by Hilton. There is no longer a hot breakfast. Instead they have a bagel bar. The bagel bar was good if you like bagels. Aside from that, there was oatmeal some cereal and a machine that spit out vanilla yogurt....

Robert

NT$2,718

NT$3,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a picture on the wall.

A pair of white front-loading washers in a laundry room with a tiled floor.

A Days Inn hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a Days Inn sign, two blue armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

9.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Robert

NT$2,179

NT$2,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, a landscaped garden, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clock on the wall.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

5.4 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Bridget

NT$3,377

NT$3,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a no diving sign, and a lifeguard chair.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to Watertown" sign, framed pictures, and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

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

5. Hampton Inn Watertown

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Wanda

NT$3,109

NT$3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, green upholstered chairs, a round white table, and a beige sofa.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered lobby area, and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool with a changing room, sun loungers, and a hot tub area.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

5.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Mark

NT$3,985

NT$4,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A modern building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with red curtains.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

8.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Nicole

NT$2,004

NT$2,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a coffee station with various coffee makers and containers.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

4.8 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Yandry

NT$3,060

NT$3,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A gazebo with a stone fire pit in the center, surrounded by outdoor seating and a brick pathway.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a high-roofed pavilion, and a view of the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the background.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden beams, and a reception desk.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

5.3 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Suzanne

NT$3,971

NT$4,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a toilet.

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

10. Allen's Budget Motel

9.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Robert

NT$1,911

NT$2,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A Ramada hotel entrance with a clear sky, a red awning, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and two lamps.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A gazebo with a white railing and a tiled roof, surrounded by grass and potted plants.

11. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

5.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jiewu

NT$1,814

NT$2,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, air conditioning unit, and a mounted TV displaying a streaming service interface.

A bathroom with a white sink, a modern faucet, and a blue soap dispenser.

A Nest Inn sign, a parking area, and a building with a red exterior.

A building with a red exterior and a covered parking area.

12. Nest Inn

5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Harrison

NT$1,806

NT$2,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a TV, and a view of trees through the window.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a patterned rug.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and a red exercise ball.

A kitchen with open shelves, a microwave, and a toaster.

13. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

9.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Tara

NT$3,759

NT$4,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wooden exterior door with a glass panel, a stone step, and a metal doormat.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A staircase with wooden handrails leading to an upper floor.

A hotel reception area with a white door, a reception desk, and a sign indicating the Royal Inn Office.

14. Royal Inn Motel

8.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Gary

NT$1,967

NT$2,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a television on a stand.

A hallway with a painting of a lighthouse, two upholstered chairs, a wooden console table with a vase of flowers, and a mirror on the wall.

A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.

15. Harbor House Inn

18.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jeanne

NT$5,823

NT$6,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a reception desk, a red vending machine, a black leather couch, and a patterned floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

16. Travel Inn

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Trina

NT$1,978

NT$2,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

A wooden desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with two beds, red walls, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio area with white plastic chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden deck and a view of a golf course.

17. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

4.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Blair

NT$2,230

NT$2,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Spark by Hilton Watertown	8.0 Very good 75 reviews	View
Best Western Watertown Fort Drum	4.0 1 review	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Watertown	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. Very clean and in a great location."

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

10/10 Excellent

"Always a good place to stay."

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

8/10 Good

"The place meets minimal expectations. Primarily the room and bed were clean, which is what I needed most. The rest of the building is old (probably built in the '70's) so it shows its age in places. The hallway carpeting on the 2nd floor was pretty stained-up; could use a good shampooing. Not sure how other floors looked. Inside the room there were chips in the bathtub finish and on the floor tile, just due to being old but still usable. Ottoman had shoe stains on it. Otherwise, the room was clean so that's most important. The thing that bothered me most is the room's flooring was fake hardwood. Wasn't most pleasant to step on a cold floor in the morning. Plus I'm sure that fake hardwood doesn't help muffle noises from other rooms. No other guests were obnoxiously loud but I did wake up to my neighbor getting up/scuffling around his-or-her room at 4AM. I'm sure that noise would've been significantly less IF our rooms had carpet in them. But the fake hardwood was clean and dust-free so that's most important! Breakfast was good - scrambled eggs, sausage, muffins, cereals (I had raisin bran), apples, toast, bagles, orange/apple juice dispenser, lemon water, coffee...enough choices to get your day started. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I only contacted them for check-in, later when I couldn't remember my room number, another time when my room card quit working, and check-out; all positive interactions. In all, not the Four Seasons, but worth crashing at for a weekend."

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here a couple of times and it was very nice."

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

10/10 Excellent

"I love the staff. I have stayed there a couple times this year. Great place to be."

Nest Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean rooms. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Nice and approachable."

The GillHouse

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at Gill House for a wedding. The accommodations were perfect and the location"

Harbor House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean very comfy nice staff!"

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

8.6/10 (109 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Thompson Park, a lovely green space in Watertown. Experience the area's entertainment venues or attend a sporting event.

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Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

8.2/10 (42 reviews)

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jefferson County Historical Society

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Dry Hill Ski Area

7.2/10 (33 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area during your trip to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Burrville Cider Mill

7.6/10 (53 reviews)

You can take time to visit Burrville Cider Mill during your travels to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Kostyk Field

7.2/10 (19 reviews)

Kostyk Field is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Regal Salmon Run

You can take time to visit Regal Salmon Run during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

New York State Zoo at Thompson Park is located in a welcoming area of Watertown that travelers like for its sporting events and historic landmarks. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Spark by Hilton Watertown and Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands.

How many hotels are there close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Thompson Park and Kostyk Field. Dry Hill Ski Area, Burrville Cider Mill, and Regal Salmon Run are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for New York State Zoo at Thompson Park hotels

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

5. Hampton Inn Watertown

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

7. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

9. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

10. Allen's Budget Motel

11. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

12. Nest Inn

13. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

14. Royal Inn Motel

15. Harbor House Inn

16. Travel Inn

17. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Nest Inn

The GillHouse

Harbor House Inn

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

Jefferson County Historical Society

Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

Dry Hill Ski Area

Burrville Cider Mill

Kostyk Field

Regal Salmon Run

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