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A hallway with a wooden floor, a brick wall, and a chandelier. There is a dining table with chairs and a rug.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a chandelier, and a mural on the wall.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a wooden chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

1. Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Alana

NT$11,049

NT$13,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying a show.

A building with a circular design, labeled "NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame."

A hotel with a modern design, outdoor seating, and a landscaped area with a central tree.

A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.

2. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Windi

NT$4,180

NT$4,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the cityscape.

A bar area with a variety of food and drinks, including a tray with cheeses, meats, and a drink with a lemon slice.

A grand staircase with a decorative wall at the top, flanked by tall columns and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern lobby with a green sofa, wicker chairs, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street.

3. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Elizabeth

NT$5,217

NT$6,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious living room with a large window, a piano, and a sofa set.

A modern hotel entrance with a marble facade, a large circular light fixture, and a sign reading "The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel Residences".

A lobby with plush seating, a chess table, and a reception desk.

A golf cart parked in front of The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel & Residences.

4. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, < 0.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Adam

NT$5,180

NT$6,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern interior with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and yellow chairs.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by chairs, string lights overhead, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern hallway with seating areas, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Montina

NT$4,212

NT$4,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bar area with a central bar, seating, and large windows offering a sunset view.

A modern lounge area with a curved blue leather sofa, a central bar, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern bar area with seating and a city view.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a grey sofa set, white side tables, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Lori

NT$6,772

NT$8,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a geometric patterned wall, a large decorative wall piece, two armchairs, a round table, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Christopher

NT$4,633

NT$5,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a wall of wooden lockers.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large wooden bookshelf filled with decorative items.

A bar area with multiple stools, a brick wall, and a shelf with vintage sewing machines.

A restaurant with a brick wall, blue velvet chairs, and a chandelier.

8. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville, 0.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Ariel

NT$4,738

NT$5,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bar area with a hexagonal tiled floor, a bar counter, and seating.

A modern lounge area with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with cushions, and a laptop on the table.

A corridor with a breakfast setup, including a coffee machine, pastries, and a fruit bowl.

A modern building with a prominent 'Marriott' sign and a 'The Tennessean' sign on the side.

9. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Wynn

NT$4,122

NT$4,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bar counter with a variety of drinks and food items, including burgers and fries.

A reception area with a chevron-patterned floor, a large framed 'Graduate Knoxville' sign, a white reception desk, and a wooden wall with framed pictures.

A building with a rustic wooden facade and a balcony with a railing.

A cozy, vintage-themed living room with plaid decor, a fireplace, and a variety of framed pictures and memorabilia.

10. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Fort Sanders, 1.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Sabrina

NT$5,500

NT$6,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a glass facade, a curved pathway, and a body of water reflecting the structure.

A snack and frozen food section with various packaged goods and beverages.

A hotel with a brick facade, a sign for 'Bank of America', and a street intersection.

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a dining setup.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

James

NT$4,654

NT$5,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A high-rise hotel with a grid of windows, surrounded by other buildings and a river in the background.

A modern coffee shop with a counter, espresso machines, and a menu board.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a staircase, and a large mirror.

12. Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville, 0.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

Nadav

NT$4,131

NT$4,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, string lights, and a grill.

A hotel reception desk with a 'HOME 2' sign, a computer, a cash register, a green door, and a snack shelf.

A pool area with chairs and umbrellas, a stone wall, and a warning sign.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport

19.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Angela

NT$4,709

NT$4,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a marble floor.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and ceiling lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a large mirror.

14. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 16 km from Sunsphere Tower

Kelly

NT$3,791

NT$4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, and various weights.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by white and blue walls, and furnished with orange and black chairs.

15. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 14.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Jotham

NT$4,143

NT$4,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

A Marriott Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white brick backsplash, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Dana

NT$4,125

NT$4,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, a bar area, and a counter with stools.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, wicker chairs, and a round table.

A self-service beverage station with a refrigerated display, a coffee machine, and a variety of snacks and drinks.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a wooden herringbone floor.

17. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

Amelia

NT$3,443

NT$4,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet with labeled containers for omelets and other dishes.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a large parking lot and a covered entrance.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned wall.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, a television, and a door.

18. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

Strawberry Plains Pike, 14.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Connie

NT$3,694

NT$4,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a glass-enclosed structure.

19. Hilton Knoxville Airport

18.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Tina

NT$4,654

NT$5,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunsphere Tower

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 1,142 reviews	View
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 663 reviews	View

Top Sunsphere Tower Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

10/10 Excellent

"Cool decorations!"

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend! Perfect location for enjoying downtown, walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. Also, very good breakfast included."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and location"

The Oliver Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, classic hotel with friendly staff and located perfectly in downtown Knoxville."

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"C"

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay. Staff was lovely and the room was very nice. Would definitely stay there again."

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great parking. Easy access to everything. Very pleasant and helpful staff"

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This property was great. The staff was so friendly."

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, rooms clean and comfortable."

Other attractions near Sunsphere Tower

A riverside park with trees, a bridge, and a modern structure.

World's Fair Park

9.0/10 (363 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A tall tower with a glass dome against a sunset sky.

Knoxville Convention Center

8.6/10 (814 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Knoxville Convention Center during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A circular sculpture made of sunflower heads and metal rods, surrounded by a fence.

Charles Krutch Park

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Charles Krutch Park is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A row of historic buildings with distinct architectural styles, including arched windows and red doors.

Market Square

9.2/10 (2,277 reviews)

During your trip to Knoxville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Knoxville Museum of Art

8.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Knoxville Museum of Art during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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East Tennessee Veterans Memorial

You can learn about the history of Knoxville with a stop at East Tennessee Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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St. John's Episcopal Cathedral

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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First Baptist Church

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

First Baptist Church is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunsphere Tower?

Sunsphere Tower is located in an area of Knoxville known for its bar scene, sporting events, and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 231 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sunsphere Tower?

Adjacent to Sunsphere Tower, Hilton Knoxville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown and THE TENNESSEAN Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Sunsphere Tower?

Expedia has 231 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sunsphere Tower.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sunsphere Tower, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Sunsphere Tower.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sunsphere Tower?

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What can I see and do near Sunsphere Tower?

Study the collections at Knoxville Museum of Art, East Tennessee History Center, or Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Explore landmarks like Bijou Theater, Tennessee Theatre, and Historic Southern Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at Knoxville Children's Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre.

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Our top choices for Sunsphere Tower hotels

1. Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

3. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

4. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

5. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

8. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

10. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

12. Hilton Knoxville

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport

14. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

15. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

17. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

18. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

19. Hilton Knoxville Airport

Compare popular hotels close to Sunsphere Tower

Top Sunsphere Tower Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

The Oliver Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Other attractions near Sunsphere Tower

World's Fair Park

Knoxville Convention Center

Charles Krutch Park

Market Square

Knoxville Museum of Art

East Tennessee Veterans Memorial

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral

First Baptist Church

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