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

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

NT$5,758

NT$6,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kyle

NT$5,441

NT$6,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

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

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Nathalia

NT$4,803

NT$6,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

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

4. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kerne

NT$4,375

NT$4,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

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

NT$6,115

NT$6,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Freddie

NT$4,667

NT$5,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

7. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

NT$2,943

NT$3,480 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 cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a river and a bridge.

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.

8. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

NT$5,432

NT$6,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jeff

NT$3,828

NT$4,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

10. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mark

NT$5,477

NT$6,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

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.

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Andrew

NT$4,954

NT$5,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

NT$4,053

NT$5,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

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

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Angie

NT$4,352

NT$4,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 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.

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

NT$3,801

NT$4,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

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

15. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Chris

NT$5,432

NT$6,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ramona

NT$4,279

NT$4,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Debra

NT$4,895

NT$5,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

NT$1,632

NT$1,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a stream and dense foliage.

A natural stream with rocks and trees, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table under a canopy.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome the Volunteer State' sign, a 'Pantry' sign, and a wall with a coffee machine and a 'Treats' sign.

19. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

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

Sheri

NT$4,895

NT$5,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden overhang and a sign that reads "Glenstone Lodge".

20. Glenstone Lodge

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dayna

NT$2,287

NT$2,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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 2,073 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,074 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 778 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 360 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Selected this hotel because location and roof top bar and restaurant, my balcony room was great with a complete view of Gatlinburg. I will stay again no questions asked"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay, enjoyed our time there, very relaxing. The elevator was a little slow sometimes and would open up on floors that nobody was getting on but other than that it was great"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very nice and spacious. Bathroom was a little small but shower had wonderful hot water. The balcony view we had of the river was beautiful."

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

8/10 Good

"Location was perfect as the hotel was located in the center of the main road to everything. Breakfast was pretty nice. Rooms were comfortable. Beds seemed smaller than a normal queen size. Shower was nice. No refrigerator. But ice was accessible. Rocking chairs out in the patio were awesome. Free internet. And parking available on premises."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to some of the best hikes in the park. Super close, makes it easy to there and find a place to park"

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is great the room was big!!! A living room side and a bedroom side 2 balcony the hot tube got really hot and had plenty of room for 2 people. Only thing that sucks is the parking!!! Came with kitchen stove, and all the dishes you need to cook with."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"There wasn’t any coffee in the room. Everything else was amazing."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Our room was clean and beds were comfy. The bathroom was clean and functional also. The Staff was friendly and helpful. They were short staffed so things took a little longer. The room we had has been updated. Keep in mind the property is old so there are things that need updating, like baseboards, doors, balcony furniture, etc. Clean room and being able to park my car for the week and walk everywhere on the strip was the Best!!! We will stay there again in the spring."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"This was a perfect hotel! We came for our honeymoon and it’s in a great location to walk into town. The parking is a little tight on the top but the garage there was a little more wiggle room."

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

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

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

What's the best place 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 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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Expedia has 363 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

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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. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Gillette

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

7. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8. Old Creek Lodge

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

15. The Appy Lodge

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

19. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

20. Glenstone Lodge

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

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg River Inn

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Reagan Resorts Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

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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