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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 hotel sign with the name "HOTEL OLE" in bold, illuminated letters.

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

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

₹32,214

₹38,093 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A buffet with various food items and utensils, set against a backdrop of large windows and a view of buildings and trees.

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

2. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Windi

₹11,189

₹13,232 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Sunsphere Tower

Christopher

₹13,181

₹15,586 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

A dining table set with candles, glassware, and floral centerpieces.

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

4. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville, 0.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Ariel

₹12,816

₹15,155 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

James

₹11,607

₹13,725 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport

19.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Angela

₹15,101

₹15,101 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North

11.8 km from Sunsphere Tower

Martin

₹10,580

₹12,087 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a landscaped entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 8.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Tonya

₹11,607

₹13,725 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A gym with multiple treadmills, weight machines, and a wooden reception desk.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Zaid

₹10,801

₹12,772 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

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

10. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

Jane

₹10,037

₹11,869 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, a blue sofa with yellow cushions, and a table with chairs.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging red pendant lights.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Bearden, 7.8 km from Sunsphere Tower

William

₹13,268

₹15,690 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a car parked inside, and a well-lit building facade.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a green sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bedside table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and two framed pictures on the walls.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and various appliances.

12. Best Western Plus Knoxville Cedar Bluff

Knoxville West, 16.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Millie

₹8,109

₹9,588 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with hexagonal blue tiles, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, a car parked in the driveway, and a clear sky in the background.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 7.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Sandra

₹11,223

₹13,271 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a vending machine.

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a fruit display, and seating arrangements.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

14. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Crystle

₹9,995

₹11,819 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

A Marriott Residence Inn with a brick facade, a gravel pathway, and a clear sky.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and various breakfast items displayed on the wall.

15. Residence Inn By Marriott Knoxville Cedar Bluff

Knoxville West, 17 km from Sunsphere Tower

Jennifer

₹10,765

₹12,299 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and modern furniture, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and decorative hanging lights.

16. Element by Marriott Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 16.5 km from Sunsphere Tower

Randi

₹11,569

₹13,680 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a bench with colorful stripes.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, dumbbells, and a red exercise ball.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 16.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

Nupoor

₹10,398

₹12,295 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, blue chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a mirror, a microwave, and a door.

A snack display with various packaged treats and a sign indicating the section.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, a television mounted on the wall, and a potted plant on the table.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

Inskip, 7.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Hannah

₹10,335

₹12,221 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a dining area with a large table and wooden chairs.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered outdoor area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

19. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Knoxville Airport Alcoa

19.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

David

₹10,543

₹12,519 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a large painting on the wall.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A Holiday Inn entrance sign and building facade.

A modern bar area with a large sign reading 'Hiknox Tavern,' a bar counter, seating, and a large window.

20. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 7.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

Alexander

₹8,819

₹10,428 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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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
Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 177 reviews	View
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Sunsphere Tower Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

10/10 Excellent

"Great location right next to the Univ of Tennessee."

The Oliver Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed a spacious room that was quiet and comfortable. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel cannot be beat. Easy walking distance to downtown Knoxville and a surprising number of interesting places to visit. We enjoyed a show at the Bijou Theater and a nightcap at the Peter Kern Library, which is a speakeasy at the Oliver hotel. Everything about our experience in Knoxville was wonderful."

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Kind and friendly staff. Breakfast free and good"

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great Staff!"

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."

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 in 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 enjoy retail therapy 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 studying 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 trip to 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, take a look at the 231 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown and THE TENNESSEAN Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Sunsphere Tower?

Expedia has 231 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Sunsphere Tower.

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. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Powell Knoxville North

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

10. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

11. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

12. Best Western Plus Knoxville Cedar Bluff

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

14. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

15. Residence Inn By Marriott Knoxville Cedar Bluff

16. Element by Marriott Knoxville West

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Knoxville West

18. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

19. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Knoxville Airport Alcoa

20. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

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Top Sunsphere Tower Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

The Oliver Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown 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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