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

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A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

A cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

1. The Timber at Holly Branch

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dayren

NT$2,690

NT$4,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Luther

NT$6,425

NT$7,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Stephanie

NT$3,906

NT$5,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A lodge with a stone facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a parking area.

4. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tracie

NT$4,248

NT$4,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a black fence, with lounge chairs and picnic tables on the deck.

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

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

A commercial kitchen with a coffee station, including a coffee machine, various coffee cups, and condiment dispensers.

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

2.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Corey

NT$2,427

NT$2,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

6. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Colleen

NT$5,982

NT$6,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

7. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Anthony

NT$3,613

NT$4,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tracie

NT$3,587

NT$4,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

9. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

JUAN MANUEL

NT$4,873

NT$5,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

10. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tyler

NT$5,681

NT$6,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Nalia

NT$2,979

NT$3,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kiranveer

NT$4,374

NT$5,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

13. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Laura

NT$3,361

NT$3,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Paola Stefania

NT$3,716

NT$4,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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 patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

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

Cal

NT$3,653

NT$4,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

NT$4,361

NT$4,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and built-in wardrobes.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

17. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

NT$1,791

NT$2,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

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

18. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

LaDonna

NT$2,572

NT$2,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel entrance with a sign for Reagan Resorts Inn, a stone wall, and a landscaped area with a fountain.

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.

19. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

Jeff

NT$1,477

NT$2,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table with a basket of items, a beige sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack. The room has a stone wall and a wooden floor.

20. River Edge Inn

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

Maurie

NT$2,383

NT$2,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,048 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 676 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 325 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 422 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing views from the Rooftop area"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Room was clean. But hotel has some issues with a few things like leaking shower head that drips onto an aluminum-like plate making noise. Air conditioning in the bedroom also loud. No microwave. Surrounding view was OUTSTANDING. Exercise room great and very clean. Pool was beautiful and clean."

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff, clean rooms................."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Aún huele a nuevo. Los cuartos son amplios. Muy limpio. Excelente desayuno. 10 minutos a pie de la calle principal."

Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and facilities"

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Historic Gatlinburg Inn was just like I expected. Neat to see how things have changed as they try to keep the same furniture and motif from when it was built however updated bathrooms, tvs, etc, and bedding is great. Love being right downtown and walkable to everything too."

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, close to downtown. Enjoyed our stay. John at front desk was pleasant to talk too"

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stsy!"

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The rooms are always cleaner than most in the area. The property is showing some age, but the rooms on the hill are a lot nicer and we always try to stay up there when available. Overall it was a good stay and the location is perfect to everything."

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 357 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 The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg and Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg.

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Expedia has 357 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. The Timber at Holly Branch

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Gillette

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. Bearskin Lodge on the River

7. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

9. The Greystone Lodge on the River

10. The Appy Lodge

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

13. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

17. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

18. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

19. Reagan Resorts Inn

20. River Edge Inn

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

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Glenstone Lodge

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

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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