What is Downtown Knoxville like?

Travellers love the Downtown Knoxville neighbourhood for its bar scene, sporting events and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Knoxville travel tips? Make sure that you visit Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Knoxville?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Knoxville is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Knoxville. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Knoxville Convention Center, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown and Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Knoxville?

If you're searching for places to stay in Knoxville, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 62 Downtown Knoxville hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Knoxville, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown Knoxville.

What is there to do in this Knoxville neighbourhood?

Bijou Theater, Tennessee Theatre and Blount Mansion are landmarks that can't be missed during your stay in Downtown Knoxville. Market Square and Sunsphere Tower are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. East Tennessee History Center, Regal Riviera and Maple Hall are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Knoxville. Tennessee Valley Authority and Craighead-Jackson House are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Knoxville.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Knoxville hotels

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the cityscape.

1. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Maricica Macy

฿5,951 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a central fire feature, and a pergola with string lights.

2. Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville

Joy

฿5,587 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with a central bar, seating, and large windows offering a sunset view.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Paige

฿8,252 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a curved pathway, and a body of water reflecting the structure.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Anne

฿6,083 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious living room with a large window, a piano, and a sofa set.

5. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

Chadwick

฿7,867 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bar area with a hexagonal tiled floor, a bar counter, and seating.

6. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Matthew

฿4,636 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying a show.

7. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville

Christine

฿5,601 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and yellow chairs.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Sergio

฿5,212 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A historic building with a restaurant named "Olivier Royale" featuring outdoor seating and brick architecture.

9. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

Alison

฿5,893 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Christopher

฿5,562 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a wall of wooden lockers.

11. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville

Orietta

฿5,918 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hallway with a wooden floor, a brick wall, and a chandelier. There is a dining table with chairs and a rug.

12. Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

Alana

฿13,263 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A breakfast area with a sign for 'EXPRESS START BREAKFAST,' a bakery section, and a counter with various food items and a digital menu display.

13. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Knoxville

"The staff was incredible. The hotel was nice and smelled great. However, be prepared to pay for parking. The garage is about a block away and charges $20 a day. The hotel was recently opened so there was no gym and most of the electric did not work in the room. We had to move the refrigerator across the room and we had to plug the microwave into a bathroom outlet to make it work. The staff apologized and were super nice. There were "joints" on the floor in the lobby which smelled up everything....

Nicholas

฿5,640 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bar counter with a variety of drinks and food items, including burgers and fries.

14. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Fort Sanders, 1.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

Traci

฿7,328 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

warren

฿4,951 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, a bar area, and a counter with stools.

16. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

Barbie

฿3,901 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large TV screen.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 8.7 km from Downtown Knoxville

Cathy

฿5,153 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a fruit display, and seating arrangements.

18. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.4 km from Downtown Knoxville

Kristen

฿4,100 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 7.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

Billy

฿4,730 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, a bed with a nightstand, and a desk with a lamp.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG

Bearden, 8.7 km from Downtown Knoxville

Brent James

฿4,590 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Knoxville

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,099 reviews	View
The Oliver Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 858 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 885 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 129 reviews	View

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