Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide

Knoxville

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and various buildings.
A cityscape with a prominent spherical tower, modern buildings, and a bridge.
A river with rocks, a bridge, a tower, and buildings in the background.
A theater with a marquee reading "Tennessee" and a sign for "The Tennessee Theatre."
A water fountain with multiple jets, a large spherical structure, and surrounding buildings.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN
The price is ฿3,662 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿3,662
฿4,331 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

3 out of 5
530 S Gay St Knoxville TN
The price is ฿4,976 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,976
฿5,885 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,158 reviews)
"A great location! I enjoyed my stay!! If I ever return, I’d def come back…"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

4 out of 5
531 Henley Street Knoxville TN
The price is ฿5,283 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿5,283
฿6,981 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Very clean and acceptable to historical district ."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
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 ฿4,075 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,075
฿4,818 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Knoxville is a fantastic luxury hotel with excellent service and phenomenal rooms—the beds are super comfortable. It is truly a hotel fit for royalty; a place I would definitely return to, thanks to its beauty, top-tier service and hospitality, and, of course, a very reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4 out of 5
525 Henley St Knoxville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,981 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿3,981
฿4,708 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (828 reviews)
"So honestly one of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed at the room was spacious and clean the beds were very large and comfortable and the view I had on my room was amazing, the only reason it didn’t receive 5 stars was because it’s basically a mandatory valet parking unless you want to find public parking ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3 out of 5
1109 White Ave Knoxville TN
The price is ฿4,514 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,514
฿5,338 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect location clase to downtown, restaurants and bars"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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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.

Bearden

While visiting Bearden, you might make a stop by sights like Bearden Antique Mall and West Town Mall.



Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide