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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A laundry room with two washing machines, a window with blinds, a fire extinguisher, and a vent on the ceiling.

A reception area with a black counter, a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a chair.

1. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 13.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Franklin L.

Rp1.155.901

Rp1.366.853 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport

19.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Angela

Rp1.999.273

Rp2.374.156 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a television mounted on the wall.

A laundry room with four washers and dryers, a sink, and a window with a view of trees.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

East Knoxville, 8.9 km from Sunsphere Tower

Michelle

Rp984.387

Rp1.164.068 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a gift shop sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows offering views of greenery. There are lounge chairs and potted plants around the pool area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A hotel with a prominent Best Western Plus sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained landscaped area.

4. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

Strawberry Plains Pike, 14.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Emanuel

Rp1.260.617

Rp1.490.680 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, and a reception desk.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

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

5. Hilton Knoxville Airport

18.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Lisa

Rp2.436.401

Rp2.795.770 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lobby with two orange chairs, a round table, and a green and white wall with the text "It only takes spark".

A vending machine stocked with snacks and beverages, a microwave, and a refrigerator with shelves of drinks and snacks.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, green carpet, and a wheelchair-accessible desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, wall art, and a telephone.

6. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 7.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Ashley

Rp1.493.338

Rp1.765.871 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a green sofa, a desk with a computer, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a lamp.

A vending machine with various snacks and drinks, including Coca-Cola and Doritos.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a green sofa, and a wall-mounted picture.

A workspace with a computer, keyboard, and chair. A red sign indicates free Wi-Fi availability.

7. Red Roof Inn & Suites Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 13.9 km from Sunsphere Tower

Dawson

Rp1.072.820

Rp1.225.697 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern breakfast bar with juice dispensers, a selection of cereals, and a variety of breakfast items.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk area.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and a well-maintained lawn.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows.

8. Best Western Knoxville Airport/Alcoa

17.4 km from Sunsphere Tower

Serina

Rp1.323.746

Rp1.571.950 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a mural on the wall.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 13.9 km from Sunsphere Tower

David

Rp1.473.551

Rp1.742.473 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a microwave, a refrigerator, and artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A spa area with a hot tub, a dining table, and a large window with a view of trees.

10. Comfort Inn Powell - Knoxville North

12 km from Sunsphere Tower

Jimmy

Rp1.937.942

Rp2.214.099 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and a white countertop.

A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen counter, and a large window.

11. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

Papermill, 7.2 km from Sunsphere Tower

Suzanne

Rp2.017.267

Rp2.385.418 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with green upholstered chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a large potted plant.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a brick facade, and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a brick building in the background.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff

Knoxville West, 16.2 km from Sunsphere Tower

Michael

Rp1.086.558

Rp1.284.855 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring orange chairs and round tables, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern building entrance with a number "7520" above the door, a bench in front, and potted plants on either side.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a sign reading "Hollyday Inn Express," and a snack vending machine.

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

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

12 km from Sunsphere Tower

Julia

Rp1.768.611

Rp2.020.639 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a reception desk.

14. Best Western Plus Knoxville Cedar Bluff

Knoxville West, 16.7 km from Sunsphere Tower

Mary

Rp1.562.857

Rp1.848.078 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A vending machine, a snack display, and a beverage dispenser in a clean, tiled room.

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a breakfast sign. There are tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a sign indicating reserved parking, and a clear sky.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Knoxville Downtown North

Inskip, 7.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Jennifer

Rp1.050.660

Rp1.242.405 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hotel dining area with a long table, chairs, and a patterned rug.

A gym with exercise equipment, including a bench, dumbbells, and exercise balls.

A snack display with various packaged snacks and a white counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a nightstand with a lamp.

16. Hampton Inn Knoxville - Airport

17 km from Sunsphere Tower

Lezlee

Rp1.812.956

Rp2.152.884 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a colorful cityscape mural.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, blue chairs, and a variety of appliances including a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of autumn foliage, a patterned curtain, and a small desk with a lamp.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two potted plants.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North

9.5 km from Sunsphere Tower

Bhupendra

Rp942.442

Rp1.114.438 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a sofa, and a surfboard display.

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

A hotel room with a desk, computer, printer, and a view of the pool area.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a large vase.

18. Best Western Knoxville Suites - Downtown

Inskip, 7.1 km from Sunsphere Tower

Fe mela

Rp1.498.766

Rp1.772.291 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staff-only door, a framed artwork, a desk with a computer, and a yellow exit sign.

A motel with a prominent '6' sign on the building and a similar sign on a pole.

A lobby with two beige armchairs, two orange armchairs, a patterned floor, and a painting on the wall.

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

19. Motel 6 Knoxville, TN - East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 14.3 km from Sunsphere Tower

Donald

Rp964.681

Rp1.140.736 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunsphere Tower

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East	6.8 1,136 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites	8.0 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Knoxville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 1,020 reviews	View

Top Sunsphere Tower Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

8/10 Good

"breakfast not bad"

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in beautiful Knoxville. I would either request a room not facing the road and church or make use of the provided ear plugs and sound machine. Traffic noise from the road was rather loud without the ear plugs."

The Oliver Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a very enjoyable and pleasant 2 night stay at the Oliver Royale. Enjoyed the market square, Cafe 4, The Kennedy, Xul Brewing, and A Dopo Pizza are must stops. The beautiful downtown Shoppes and hidden parks are a must see!!!"

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean"

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great room very clean great ammenities"

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 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 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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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 229 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 Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG.

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

Expedia has 229 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 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville Museum of Art or East Tennessee History Center. Explore landmarks like Bijou Theater, Tennessee Theatre and Historic Southern Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at Clarence Brown Theatre and Knoxville Children's Theatre.

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Our top choices for Sunsphere Tower hotels

1. Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

4. Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites

5. Hilton Knoxville Airport

6. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

7. Red Roof Inn & Suites Knoxville East

8. Best Western Knoxville Airport/Alcoa

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville East

10. Comfort Inn Powell - Knoxville North

11. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

12. Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

14. Best Western Plus Knoxville Cedar Bluff

15. Americas Best Value Inn Knoxville Downtown North

16. Hampton Inn Knoxville - Airport

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North

18. Best Western Knoxville Suites - Downtown

19. Motel 6 Knoxville, TN - East

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Top Sunsphere Tower Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

The Oliver Hotel

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Other attractions near Sunsphere Tower

World's Fair Park

Charles Krutch Park

Market Square

Knoxville Convention Center

Knoxville Museum of Art

East Tennessee Veterans Memorial

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral

First Baptist Church

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