Staying in Sweetwater
Sweetwater is an I-75 town in Monroe County known for its walkable downtown and the Lost Sea cavern just outside town. It is an easy stop between Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Places to stay in and around Sweetwater
Interstate hotels sit at the I-75 exits; farm stays and rentals are spread through the surrounding countryside.
Lodging pages nearby: Madisonville, Athens and Loudon.
From our Sweetwater guide — checked by our editors. Call ahead; rates and rooms change.
Map: places to stay near Sweetwater
The map shows places to stay around Sweetwater so you’re not starting from a blank search. We work with booking partners — how that works.
Also searchSweetwater hotels ↗ I-75 hotels between Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Before you book
- Lake and festival weekends fill rooms early — book ahead or stay a little farther out.
- Many small-town stays are cabins, campgrounds or motels — read the listing for check-in times and pets.
- Check which time zone you’re in: parts of the plateau and the Sequatchie Valley run on Central time.
Read our Sweetwater guide → · Shop East Tennessee Souvenirs →
Where to stay around East Tennessee
Towns
Lakes & parks