Old City Travel Guide
Knoxville

Visit Old City
Stay near popular Old City attractions
Things to do

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Sevierville: Smoky Mountains Zipline Near Pigeon Forge
Top hotels in Old City

Hilton Knoxville

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Great location to downtown, clean rooms and easy parking."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sevierville Kodak, TN
"very good"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"I've stayed here twice now for work, with stays a year apart. And this hotel is very well maintained, and well staffed. It is clean, everyone is curteous and the breakfast is well done. I have to come back again next year, and I'll be staying here."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Old City

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.

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.

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.

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.


















