Old City Travel Guide
Knoxville
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.
West Town Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at West Town Mall during your trip to 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.
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
Visit was during NCAA SOFTBALL REGIONALS. It was the same weekend as University of Tennessee graduation ceremonies. Hilton is located a few blocks from Market Square which is a cool walking park area with lots of history and statues. Plus many shops and restaurants. The city is very nice! The Hilton ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Proximity to downtown and market square. Appreciated the charging staition for guests but did not feel it was appropriate to charge since paying the fee for stay
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
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Reviewed on 17 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
This room was an upgrade from the rooms I usually get and it outdid my expectations. I raved about the rooms before, but somehow they outdid it with the 2 king bedroom with the city view. Great place and will keep on visiting in the future.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Poor water pressure
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North
The stay was ok; The only problem was that the toilet was very loose needs attention.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Sunsphere Tower are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Covenant Health Park and Market Square.
Parkridge
Parkridge might not have many top sights, but Covenant Health Park and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
