Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide

Knoxville

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Market Square

9.2/10 (2,277 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Rp625.135
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Rp177.717
per adult
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Rp571.552
per adult
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours
Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Rp219.869
per adult
Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

Rp219.869
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Rp464.386
per adult
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours
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Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN
The price is Rp2.534.273 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.534.273
Rp2.996.778 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,150 reviews)
"Everything clean, convenient location"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hilton Knoxville
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

3.5 out of 5
401 W Summit Hill Dr Knoxville TN
The price is Rp2.540.160 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.540.160
Rp3.003.740 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"right on downtown, good fare"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

3 out of 5
530 S Gay St Knoxville TN
The price is Rp2.698.920 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp2.698.920
Rp3.191.473 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

4 out of 5
531 Henley Street Knoxville TN
The price is Rp3.242.151 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp3.242.151
Rp4.219.278 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"We were only there for 16 hours, but the staff was helpful, the room was lovely (especially the bathroom with a massive shower, spacious vanity, and separate toilet room), and the price was reasonable. Location is ideal for a visit to UT and market square."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4 out of 5
525 Henley St Knoxville TN
The price is Rp2.102.688 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.102.688
Rp2.486.429 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (794 reviews)
"Great room very clean great ammenities"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
618 West Main St Knoxville TN
The price is Rp2.758.896 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.758.896
Rp3.262.394 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location in beautiful Knoxville. I would either request a room not facing the road and church or make use of the provided ear plugs and sound machine. Traffic noise from the road was rather loud without the ear plugs."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Knoxville

Find the best Downtown Knoxville areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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East Knoxville

East Knoxville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Knoxville Zoo and Covenant Health Park while in the area.

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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.

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Knoxville West

If you're spending some time in Knoxville West, Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Topgolf Knoxville are top sights worth seeing.

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Bearden

While visiting Bearden, you might make a stop by sights like West Town Mall and Bearden Antique Mall.

Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide