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

Helicopter Ride Over Sevierville and Countryside
Top hotels in Old City

Hilton Knoxville
"The room was ok clean. They were outdated though. Thr beds were not that comfortable, and the shower short. But for a weekend stay, definitely is fine if the price is right. Now the, no breakfast and a steep $35 parking fee is diabolical considering there is parking across the street. Would recommend ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Comfort Suites Knoxville West - Farragut

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"The staff were amazing! Thanks for everything."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"I reserved two non-smoking king size bed rooms, one for myself and my partner, and the other room was for my parents, who are 90 and 88 years old. The young man who checked us in put us on 2 different floors! When I asked if we could get rooms close together, he said that one room would have two ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West
"The room was clean, air worked well. It had an odd smell in the room not bad just odd."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 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.


















