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 pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

NT$6,659

NT$7,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

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

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kyle

NT$7,285

NT$8,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

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

Ramin

NT$5,056

NT$6,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

4. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kerne

NT$4,588

NT$5,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.

5. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Theresa

NT$2,839

NT$3,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.

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

A reception desk with a map, framed artwork, and a security camera.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for a pancake restaurant in the background.

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

2.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jessica

NT$3,728

NT$4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a round coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets.

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mark

NT$8,379

NT$9,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Paola

NT$4,622

NT$5,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mary

NT$4,747

NT$5,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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

10. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

NT$4,171

NT$4,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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.

11. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Tyler

NT$5,380

NT$6,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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

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.

12. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

NT$1,623

NT$1,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

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.

13. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

NT$5,990

NT$7,472 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 covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

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.

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

0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Stephanie

NT$4,171

NT$4,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

NT$5,118

NT$5,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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$5,569

NT$6,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Candy

NT$6,473

NT$7,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered parking area, and a view of the surrounding forest.

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

Susan

NT$3,799

NT$4,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

A row of wooden rocking chairs with patterned cushions, positioned in a sunlit room with large windows overlooking a street.

19. Brookside Lodge

1.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ines

NT$2,275

NT$2,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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$2,409

NT$2,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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 2,062 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,066 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 743 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 353 reviews	View
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"We’d stay here again. We loved it. Parking was tough and tight"

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing stay! Clean room and the staff was phenomenal. 10/10 recommend!!!"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this hotel was great!"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Nice"

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It is a good property with good location. The staff is very kind and helpful as well. The indoor pool is amazing too. The property is a bit old but if you're just looking for a place to crash, this is great!"

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Great job! Family couldn’t have been happier"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room dejar un poco limpio"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"First, the drive to the hotel was beautiful, it stands out wherever you are. Second, the hotel itself, is spectacular. Our room was beautiful and clean. The bed was so comfortable, and the sheets and pillows were so soft! Also, our view of the mountains was breathtaking. We thoroughly enjoyed the indoor pools as well! It was nice to have a few options to choose from, and we definitely took advantage of them. Thank you! We will be back again!"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"I liked the view"

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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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 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. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

11. The Appy Lodge

12. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

13. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

18. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

19. Brookside Lodge

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

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

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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