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 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.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

NT$5,049

NT$5,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

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

2. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tyler

NT$5,059

NT$5,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

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

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a wall-mounted artwork.

3. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

NT$1,997

NT$2,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

4. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

Kathy

NT$1,226

NT$1,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden shelf above it, and a lantern on the wall.

A lobby with wooden beams, stone counter, and seating area.

5. Brookside Lodge

1.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ines

NT$2,290

NT$2,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

6. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

NT$2,941

NT$3,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

7. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Jason

NT$2,244

NT$2,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a reception desk, and a bear statue.

A small building with a sign reading 'Best Western.'

A swimming pool with a blue slide, lounge chairs, and a stone building.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

8. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Rafael Santiago

NT$2,826

NT$3,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A riverside view from a balcony with red chairs, a wooden deck, and a bridge in the background.

A dining area with a large window overlooking a scenic outdoor view.

A wooden reception area with a stone counter, a TV, and a sign that reads "Baymont."

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, metal railings, and a roof structure.

9. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

1.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Martin

NT$3,303

NT$3,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall backdrop, a poolside chair, and a clear blue pool.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mira

NT$2,544

NT$2,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with wooden Adirondack chairs and tables, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A kitchen with a tiled floor, a sink, and a countertop. There are four metal bar stools with wooden seats. Two abstract paintings hang on the wall above the counter.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a toaster.

11. Gatlinburg View Lodge

1.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Aaron

NT$2,118

NT$2,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances including a coffee maker, microwave, and toaster.

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

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

Kaden

NT$2,112

NT$2,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a large mirror, and a bathtub.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a small table, a desk with a computer and a TV, and a microwave.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a fruit dispenser, and a sign that says "Dream Cup."

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

13. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

1.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

jesus

NT$1,739

NT$1,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit patio area with outdoor seating.

A balcony with a view of a tower, parking lot, and mountains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A motel with a stone facade, a sign for 'The Wander' motel, and a parking area.

14. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

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

Ramanjaneyulu

NT$2,064

NT$2,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror with a light, a window, and a towel rack.

A swimming pool with a brick border and a metal ladder.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, beige sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

15. Mountain House Inn Gatlinburg

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

James

NT$1,707

NT$1,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, wooden flooring, a ceiling with a skylight, and a door.

A kitchenette with stainless steel appliances, a bread display, and a coffee machine.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with a white SUV.

A room with two upholstered chairs, a small table with magazines, and a window with a view of a parking lot and a hill.

16. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

William

NT$2,191

NT$2,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a ceiling light.

A compact living space with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A bathroom with a black and white hexagonal tile floor, a white sink with gold fixtures, a black chair, and a large mirror.

A living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a black chair.

17. Ski Mountain Lodge

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kelly

NT$1,990

NT$2,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A stone building with a stone pathway lined with pink flowers, surrounded by green grass and trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a stone wall and lush greenery.

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

A stone wall with a garden, a bench, and a view of mountains.

18. Fabulous Chalet Inn

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

Kristina

NT$2,001

NT$2,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a red-tiled roof, and a well-maintained garden with pink flowers.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV displaying 'NETFLIX', a microwave, and a small trash bin.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A building with a covered entrance, a clear sky, and a sign indicating a historical trail nearby.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg at Convention Center

0.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Breanna

NT$1,715

NT$1,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with a stone deck, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, balconies, and a sign for Quality Inn & Suites.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North

1.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Brianna

NT$1,961

NT$2,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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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 2,063 reviews	View
The Appy Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN	9.0 Wonderful 88 reviews	View
Reagan Resorts Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,747 reviews	View
Brookside Lodge	8.6 Excellent 2,311 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel and room were very clean. Hotel was close to major attractions but one street back from the main parkway which made it quiet. Staff was very helpful, and the continental breakfast was very good! You should take note of the additional charge for parking, that is understandable, as parking in the area is at a premium. Main areas are within walking distance, and a free trolley stop is right next to the Hotel entrance."

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were great! The room was clean, beds were comfortable. Will stay here again."

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay!!! So clean and nice. We had asked for more coffee and got decaf and front staff (Sarah) went and got it herself and made sure we had regular!!!"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel , lovely staff and the views of the mountains are amazing,kids will love the indoor pool ! Highly recommend this !"

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The fireplace in my room was very special."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

8/10 Good

"Perfect location to town staff was great and so was Breakfast clean and comfortable my choice next time!!"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent except the parking was a little tight"

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Gatlinburg Inn has never been a disappointment anytime I have stayed there"

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Nice property, could use some updating. Wallpaper was peeling, but would stay again."

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 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 365 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.

How many hotels will I find near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Expedia has 365 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

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Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near 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 Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens, or Star Cars Museum. 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 Appy Lodge

3. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

4. Reagan Resorts Inn

5. Brookside Lodge

6. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

7. Crossroads Inn & Suites

8. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

9. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

11. Gatlinburg View Lodge

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

13. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

14. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

15. Mountain House Inn Gatlinburg

16. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

17. Ski Mountain Lodge

18. Fabulous Chalet Inn

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg at Convention Center

20. Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North

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

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Reagan Resorts Inn

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

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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