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
"The front desk and valet staff were wonderful. Our room wasn’t as nice. The air conditioner leaked and the carpet was wer."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hilton Knoxville Airport
"I stayed here 30 years ago and it was very nice. It’s safe to say that it’s even nicer all these years later."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West
"Very clean , quiet and modern. Spacious , well lit hallways. Large rooms, clean with fridge/microwave/coffee maker. Great water pressure in shower. Comfortable beds, multiple wall plug ins/charging ports on nightstand. Great breakfast variety, also very clean and well maintained. Friendly staff. ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"Check in, valet, breakfast staff were all outstanding! We didn't even use valet, but the attendant was very friendly and helpful anyway. We enjoyed the roof top restaurant, and the breakfast was also very good. We definitely plan to stay here again, next time we are in town."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"everything was great! Staff (especially Konner) was extremely helpful."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
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.



















