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

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A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a tropical mural.

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

David

NT$5,836

NT$6,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

2. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jacob

NT$4,427

NT$4,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

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

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kyle

NT$5,506

NT$6,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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.

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

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Melissa

NT$4,851

NT$6,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Sara

NT$5,678

NT$6,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A narrow stream flowing through a wooded area with a wooden structure on one side and a stone wall on the other.

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

6. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

NT$5,496

NT$6,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jerry

NT$5,012

NT$5,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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

8. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mark

NT$5,501

NT$6,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a blue ceiling.

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

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

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

NT$3,151

NT$3,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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

10. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Chris

NT$4,805

NT$5,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

11. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Angie

NT$4,117

NT$4,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jeff

NT$3,873

NT$4,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

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

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

13. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

NT$3,846

NT$4,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

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

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal trays.

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

14. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

NT$6,347

NT$7,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramona

NT$4,305

NT$4,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a green sofa, and a small ottoman.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small dining area with two chairs.

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

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

16. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

NT$1,668

NT$1,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Debra

NT$4,952

NT$5,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

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

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

NT$2,351

NT$2,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.

19. Glenstone Lodge

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dina

NT$2,314

NT$2,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs, under a wooden pergola with string lights.

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

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.

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

Erin

NT$4,658

NT$5,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,090 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 376 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,085 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 803 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Couldn’t recommend this place enough if staying in Gatlinburg. Very well situated and walking distance to everything. But the staff is what made the stay very enjoyable. Sitting on the front porch and talking with “Carol” made our evening. We were on. 2 week raid trip and had 14 hotels that we stayed at. By far this was the best and their breakfast is outstanding. Would stay there again."

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The property itself has good bones and a beautiful view but it needs a facelift."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Bears in the parking lot"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"El hotel es hermoso la habitación espaciosa y hermosa,camas y almohadas estra cómodas."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks, we enjoyed our stay, everything was excellent."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Overall, this hotel is fine, just fine. Its location is fantastic and easy to get to, and very convenient if you are planning to spend your time on the Parkway. The rooms have outside doors like a motel, so security always felt a little off. And because there is direct access from outside, dirt kept getting into the room which was difficult to manage. The bathroom was outdated, and the toilet felt like you were playing Russian roulette every time you flushed. It was the slowest flush ever. The hot water for the shower was insufficient too. My understanding is that most if not all this property is going away in 2027 as the company is building a new resort. I got this information from the very long winded gentleman that was handling the parking passes. He was trying to entice me to go to the other property in the morning for a breakfast presentation and an offer of free Anakeesta tickets for going. But that would have involved driving which I was not inclined to do. Overall, this property cost more than I would normally pay for any hotel, but significantly cheaper than the other options in the location. Good enough."

The Gillette

10/10 Excellent

"We will stay there again!"

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful."

The Greystone Lodge on the River

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff who allowed us an early check-in and late check-out, which we really appreciated. The beds were comfortable, but very squeaky. Nice river views and a great location. The breakfast area is too small for the number of guests, so it was very crowded. If you have a scooter, I would recommend asking for the main buildinh rather than the third garage/building. The elevator barely fit the scooter, and driving up the hill to the third garage felt dangerous. Overall, a good stay with a great location (across from Anakeesta & by trolley stop) and friendly staff. Free parking is a plus (minus having to keep moving yellow cones)"

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A chairlift with passengers ascending a mountain.

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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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 enjoy a show at Ripley's Moving Theater on 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

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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, check out the 363 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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Adjacent to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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.

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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. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. The Gillette

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

6. Old Creek Lodge

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

8. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10. The Appy Lodge

11. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

13. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

14. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

19. Glenstone Lodge

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

The Gillette

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Gatlinburg Ziplines

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Traffic Light #8

Iris Theater

Ripley's Moving Theater

Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

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