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

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Comfort Suites Knoxville West - Farragut
"Very clean!"
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"hotel room feel fresh and clean. Also love the pool and hot tub. Breakfast and happy hour was very yummy!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"I wish I would have booked elsewhere. I just didn't feel safe there. The door to the back parking lot had no lock so anyone could get in (instead of needing a room key). We had our 13yo son with us and so we tried to use the sofa bed next to our king bed. We'll when we opened it, there were rust ..."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West
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.


















