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

Hilton Knoxville Airport
"Great location next to airport"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West
"Clean"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
"Lovely place to stay and I particularly liked the gent who worked reception at the dinner-time shift. No one at any hotel has ever been as professionally kind and great small-talk. Wonderful person. Clean rooms, good breakfast, and within walking distance to many, many great places to eat."
Reviewed on 28 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.


















