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 coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a tropical mural.

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.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

AED 644

AED 726 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

AED 621

AED 701 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

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

Nathalia

AED 548

AED 699 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

4. The Gillette

0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kerne

AED 500

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

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

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Sara

AED 698

AED 787 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A narrow stream flowing through a wooded area with a wooden structure on one side and a stone wall on the other.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a river and a bridge.

6. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

AED 620

AED 699 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

7. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Freddie

AED 533

AED 601 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

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

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

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

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Andrew

AED 523

AED 589 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

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

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

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

esaul

AED 336

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jeff

AED 437

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a lamp. A river and greenery are visible in the background.

11. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

1.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mark

AED 621

AED 760 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

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

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.

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Wayne

AED 463

AED 605 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

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.

13. The Appy Lodge

1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Chris

AED 620

AED 699 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

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

Angie

AED 515

AED 581 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

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

AED 434

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

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

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

AED 485

AED 547 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Debra

AED 559

AED 630 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.

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.

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and cabinets.

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Kassidy

AED 187

AED 212 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

19. Brookside Lodge

1.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ines

AED 212

AED 278 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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.

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

Edward L

AED 468

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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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 2,075 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,076 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved the indigo, it’s clean modern feel, the staff, the owners, the food and the overall service. This will be our hotel go-to in Gatlinburg."

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hospitality and a Great Breakfast which didn’t disappoint! The staff are very friendly and helpful. We will be back !!!"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Nice pools and super friendly staff. Clean room and quiet!!!"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"very nice clean room enjoy the stay"

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very clean and just a Cpl mins from town. I would book again here."

The Gillette

8/10 Good

"The location is great and we loved the newly renovated room (especially the bathroom)! The bed was comfy too! I would recommend them putting in blackout blinds because they have super bright lights down their walkways and it shines through the tops of the curtains. Plus, we stayed in the first floor and we could Hear the people above us until late in the evening."

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean. Good location. Elevators were the slowest I have ever seen and even skipped floors where people were waiting."

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

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Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very nice and spacious. Bathroom was a little small but shower had wonderful hot water. The balcony view we had of the river was beautiful."

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Gatlinburg SkyPark

9.4/10 (5,131 reviews)

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Gatlinburg Ziplines

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

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Sugarlands Distilling Company

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Traffic Light #8

8.0/10 (1 review)

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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.

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

Expedia has 363 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, will I receive a refund?

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 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. Bearskin Lodge on the River

6. Old Creek Lodge

7. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

13. The Appy Lodge

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. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

19. Brookside Lodge

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

The Gillette

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Gatlinburg River Inn

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Gatlinburg Ziplines

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Traffic Light #8

Iris Theater

Ripley's Moving Theater

Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

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