Downtown Chattanooga Travel Guide

Chattanooga

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A river with a bridge and a steamboat.
A lush green valley with a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
A calm river with a bridge and distant buildings.
A modern building with a unique architectural design, situated on a cliff overlooking a river.

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Tennessee Aquarium

9.4/10 (2,338 reviews)
Make time to visit the sea life at Tennessee Aquarium during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
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Things to do

Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga

Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga

฿1,071
per adult
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Express Trolley Tour

Chattanooga Express Trolley Tour

฿1,060
per adult
Chattanooga Express Trolley Tour
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket

Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket

฿1,338
per adult
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
Chattanooga "The Inheritance Mystery Room" Escape Room Admission Ticket

The Inheritance Mystery Escape Room

฿1,280
per adult
The Inheritance Mystery Escape Room
National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga

National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga

฿567
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga
Sabotage: 1944

Sabotage: 1944

฿1,338
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sabotage: 1944
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Top hotels in Downtown Chattanooga

The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd Chattanooga TN
The price is ฿4,264 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,264
฿5,365 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Read House Hotel
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

4 out of 5
92 Choo Choo Ave Chattanooga TN
The price is ฿3,745 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,745
฿4,391 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown

Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown

2 out of 5
901 Carter St, 37402 Chat Chattanooga TN
The price is ฿2,678 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,678
฿3,140 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free local area shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center by IHG

Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center by IHG

3 out of 5
1300 Carter St Chattanooga TN
The price is ฿2,976 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,976
฿3,489 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown

Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown

2.5 out of 5
100 West 21st Street Chattanooga TN
The price is ฿2,529 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,529
฿2,966 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
"Hotel pictures show a newer hotel. This hotel is either a bad remodel or older. Our beds were not very comfortable and had a spring sound. The towel rack in the bathroom fell off the wall after we pulled towels off it. Room was mostly clean but elevators seemed very dirty. Pool was out of service. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
Hotel Clemons

Hotel Clemons

3 out of 5
730 Chestnut Street Chattanooga TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,270 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,270
฿5,007 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy a business centre, concierge services and a pool table. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,116 reviews)
"Overall, I had a very pleasant stay at Hotel Clemons in Chattanooga. The location was excellent and made it easy to explore the city. Our room was a nice size, very clean, and surprisingly quiet, which made for a relaxing stay. I also appreciated how family-friendly the hotel was, and it worked especially ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hotel Clemons
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Where to stay in Downtown Chattanooga

Find the best Downtown Chattanooga areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Adam Seal
Open Photo by Adam Seal

Lookout Valley

If you're spending some time in Lookout Valley, Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Tennessee River are top sights worth seeing.

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Chattanooga Riverfront

Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Tennessee Aquarium.

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East Ridge

Travellers come to East Ridge for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Topgolf Chattanooga and Camp Jordan while you're in town.

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Southside Historic District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Southside Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District or Finley Stadium.

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Photo by Emily Slade
Open Photo by Emily Slade

North Chattanooga

While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.

Downtown Chattanooga Travel Guide