Old City Travel Guide
Knoxville
Visit Old City
Popular places to visit
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Neyland Stadium
Catch an event at Neyland Stadium during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Thompson–Boling Arena
Catch an event at Thompson–Boling Arena during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Knoxville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Knoxville Zoo home during your holiday in Knoxville? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Market Square
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.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket
Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Top hotels in Old City
Hilton Knoxville
"Pool closed for repair entire property under construction. Had to pay to park either valet or self park. If you leave and return to your paid parking you have to tell staff or you will be charged additionally each time. First time ever paying for hotel parking. Will never stay here again"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Great location, great staff, and very clean rooms! Excellent stay, will definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
"Excellent jumping off point for a flight. Clean rooms and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"I room was spacious, clean and the property was well kept. However, we did have a problem with the AC in the living area of the room. It was wasn’t work, maintenance was called and they came relatively quickly to fix it. It worked for that day and the next, it stopped working again. Maintenance came ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Hilton Knoxville Airport
"Very easy walk from airport luggage. Not a lot of kitchen help but waitress very pleasant. Food closer to Denny's."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North
"It was easy to access luggage coming up and down from the room. The room was pretty clean, and everything was provided as a quick easy overnight day."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old City
Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.
East Knoxville
East Knoxville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and Chillhowe Park while in the area.
Fort Sanders
Unique features of Fort Sanders include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena while you're exploring the area.
Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dead Horse Lake Golf Course and Bagwell Tennis Center while in the area.
Knoxville West
If you're spending some time in Knoxville West, Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Topgolf Knoxville are top sights worth seeing.
