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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a window.

A modern interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling with recessed lighting, and a wall with abstract art.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'spark by Hilton' and '300 Washington Street'.

A gym with various exercise machines, a television, and a green wall.

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Dianne

AED 298

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a picture on the wall.

A Days Inn hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A breakfast area with wooden furniture, a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "Daybreak Breakfast".

A pair of white front-loading washers in a laundry room with a tiled floor.

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

9.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Robert

AED 255

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, a landscaped garden, and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a wooden reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a ceiling light fixture.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a desk with a lamp.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

5.4 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Joe

AED 404

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, green upholstered chairs, a round white table, and a beige sofa.

A reception area with two reception desks, a wall with a tree branch pattern, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A swimming pool with a changing room, sun loungers, and a hot tub area.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

5.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Mark

AED 459

AED 510 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a tiled floor.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee machine, a fresh juice dispenser, and a breakfast bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with red curtains.

5. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

8.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Sherry

AED 236

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A gazebo with a stone fire pit in the center, surrounded by outdoor seating and a brick pathway.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a high-roofed pavilion, and a view of the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the background.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden beams, and a reception desk.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

5.3 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

melissa

AED 533

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and a sunbed area.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

4.8 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Yandry

AED 350

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A Ramada hotel entrance with a clear sky, a red awning, and two potted plants.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, two floral armchairs, a small wooden table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A gazebo with a white railing and a tiled roof, surrounded by grass and potted plants.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

5.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jiewu

AED 312

AED 347 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a toilet.

A motel with a 'Budget' sign, a visible office, and several parked cars.

9. Allen's Budget Motel

9.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Robert

AED 220

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a TV, and a view of trees through the window.

A kitchen with open shelves, a microwave, and a toaster.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and a red exercise ball.

A hotel with a prominent "CANDLEWOOD SUITES" sign, a parking lot, and a building with a mix of red and blue facades.

10. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

9.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Tara

AED 378

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, air conditioning unit, and a mounted TV displaying a streaming service interface.

A building with a red exterior and a covered parking area.

A Nest Inn sign, a parking area, and a building with a red exterior.

A bathroom with a white sink, a modern faucet, and a blue soap dispenser.

11. Nest Inn

5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Harrison

AED 206

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a television on a stand.

A building with a flat roof and a parking lot in front.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.

A hallway with a painting of a lighthouse, two upholstered chairs, a wooden console table with a vase of flowers, and a mirror on the wall.

12. Harbor House Inn

18.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jeanne

AED 653

AED 761 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden exterior door with a glass panel, a stone step, and a metal doormat.

A hotel reception area with a white door, a reception desk, and a sign indicating the Royal Inn Office.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "ROYAL INN" and a car parked in front.

13. Royal Inn Motel

8.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Luz

AED 220

AED 244 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

A building entrance with a covered walkway, double doors, and a stone wall on one side.

14. Travel Inn

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Mario

AED 255

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

An outdoor patio area with white plastic chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden deck and a view of a golf course.

A building with a sign reading "Adirondack Efficiencies."

A wooden desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a coffee maker.

15. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

4.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

James

AED 257

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Spark by Hilton Watertown	8.2 Very good 90 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands	9.2 Wonderful 776 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Travel Inn

8/10 Good

"GOOD-Easy parking,fast check in. Comfy bed. BAD- half the lights in the room did not work. TV remote would not advance channels."

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

"Todo bien"

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

"It was great!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was nice and clean, staff was great when I needed them. Only thing id have to say is the breakfast wasnt the greatest it was nice to have it available"

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room no rug thats a A plus, parking is no issue"

Allen's Budget Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Good staff. Friendly"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

8/10 Good

"The EV chargers were not updated"

Hampton Inn Watertown

10/10 Excellent

"Was a very relaxing stay"

Off-Grid Cozy 2-bedroom cabin in fabulous Adams Center with AC

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful little cabin suitable for 3-4 people. Hosts are good people. Was perfect for a fishing trip, and would be for anybody looking to slow down in nature but still be close to upstate attractions."

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

8.6/10 (109 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Thompson Park, a lovely green space in Watertown. Experience the area's entertainment venues or attend a sporting event.

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Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

8.2/10 (42 reviews)

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jefferson County Historical Society

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Dry Hill Ski Area

7.2/10 (33 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area during your trip to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Burrville Cider Mill

7.6/10 (53 reviews)

You can take time to visit Burrville Cider Mill during your travels to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Kostyk Field

7.2/10 (19 reviews)

Kostyk Field is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Regal Salmon Run

You can take time to visit Regal Salmon Run during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

New York State Zoo at Thompson Park is located in a welcoming area of Watertown that travelers like for its sporting events and historic landmarks. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Spark by Hilton Watertown and Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands.

How many hotels are there close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Thompson Park and Kostyk Field. Dry Hill Ski Area, Burrville Cider Mill, and Regal Salmon Run are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for New York State Zoo at Thompson Park hotels

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

5. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

6. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

8. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

9. Allen's Budget Motel

10. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

11. Nest Inn

12. Harbor House Inn

13. Royal Inn Motel

14. Travel Inn

15. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Travel Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

Allen's Budget Motel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

Hampton Inn Watertown

Off-Grid Cozy 2-bedroom cabin in fabulous Adams Center with AC

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

Jefferson County Historical Society

Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

Dry Hill Ski Area

Burrville Cider Mill

Kostyk Field

Regal Salmon Run

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