Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide

Knoxville

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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 ฿3,833 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,833
฿4,532 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
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 ฿3,954 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,954
฿4,676 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay in knoxville at the Crown Plaza"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 ฿5,683 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,683
฿6,720 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,021 reviews)
"Great location and a nice clean hotel."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

4 out of 5
531 Henley Street Knoxville TN
The price is ฿5,974 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,974
฿7,799 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4 out of 5
525 Henley St Knoxville TN
The price is ฿5,084 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿5,084
฿6,012 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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! (758 reviews)
"All good really enjoyed ourselves"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 ฿3,967 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,967
฿4,690 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
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.

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.

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.

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.

Old City

Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in town.



Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide