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
Great location. Great staff. Always helpful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Al was amazing! All the staff very friendly, helpful and professional. The arome in the hotel was magnificent...so clean, fresh with relaxing scent... amazing... Food was great, the servicing team very pleasant... thank you for this awesome experience!!!👍🤩🙏❤️
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Their elevator has been broken 2 mos according to staff. carrying luggage up stairs is no fun. Breakfast was scant.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
I’d stay there again. Overall great
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Breakfast was typical of self serve limited buffets. Area was clean and food was replinished. Staff was very courteous.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North
It was disgusting! Just an old Days Inn that was repainted. Filthy window, gnats. Smelly AC/heater, lumpy old mattress, disgusting bathroom. Several questionable characters walking around, next to a very noisy road. Wyndham should be ashamed to have their name on this property! Do not Stop ...
Reviewed on 14 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 Historic Southern Railway Station 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 Historic Southern Railway Station.
Parkridge
Parkridge might not have many top sights, but Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
