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.
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.
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.
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 friendly staff."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Some of the people working the check in counter need training. Very slow process. Also, I never did receive the promised call telling me when my room was ready."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
"Room was clean but soap for bathroom sink was empty. Men’s room in lobby needed paper towels which didn’t get refilled while I was there. Breakfast was decent, and the shuttle to the airport was fast and courteous. Front desk staff were friendly and professional. Location wasn’t bad but this hotel ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
"Very nice hotel. Great service with great staff. Appreciated the complementary bottled water, turndown service, classy and comfortable room, quiet and cozy dining room, etc.. Only complaint is that when I received the bill, there were many "extra" charges such as parking (very expensive for a city ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"Great stay! Great location downtown and the staff was extremely helpful."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North
"The room smelled terribly of smoke. The faucet handle kept falling off. The washcloths did not look clean. The flooring was lvp that seemed taken care of though- it wasn’t gross or sticky…"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Covenant Health Park and Market Square, 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.
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.
