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

Hilton Knoxville Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West
"Clean rooms and very nice staff!! The hotel feels a little outdated. Also, in my room, the sheer curtains in the large window was torn (large tears) and the shower curtain was torn in multiple places."
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
"Lovely place to stay and I particularly liked the gent who worked reception at the dinner-time shift. No one at any hotel has ever been as professionally kind and great small-talk. Wonderful person. Clean rooms, good breakfast, and within walking distance to many, many great places to eat."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 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.

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.



















