Old City Travel Guide
Knoxville

Visit Old City
Stay near popular Old City attractions
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
"Great spot!"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice location. Had hoped for a slightly larger space - it was basically a narrow galley between the end of the bed and the wall. And the AC wall unit was problematic - the drapes covered the vents and there was a rickety plastic cover to try to address the situation. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sevierville Kodak, TN

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"Very Clean"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
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.

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.

East Knoxville
East Knoxville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and Knoxville Zoo while in 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.



















