Old North Knoxville Travel Guide
Knoxville
Visit Old North Knoxville
Popular places to visit
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Neyland Stadium
Catch an event at Neyland Stadium during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Thompson–Boling Arena
Catch an event at Thompson–Boling Arena during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Knoxville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Knoxville Zoo home during your holiday in Knoxville? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Market Square
During your trip to Knoxville, you can enjoy retail therapy at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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
Top hotels in Old North Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
"At Hotel, the Staff and communications were excellent, online payment - Room Amenties, cleanliness and comfort was excellent. Hotel was being remodeled at the time of visit which left parking and normal access to building difficult to access. We were unfamiliar with the area and the one way streets ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Staff was great and loved the location!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"Great location! Walkable to the UT campus, but in the middle of downtown, so close to restaurants. Breakfast was good. Rooms were clean and a decent size. Will def be back again if we visit again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East
"Overall good."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Kodak
"Breakfast left MUCH to be desired, but if cereal is your jam- you are good to go."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hilton Knoxville Airport
"It would have been really nice to have a lounge to relax in the evening with a cocktail. But it was wonderful overall."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old North Knoxville
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.
East Knoxville
East Knoxville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and Chillhowe Park 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 Regal Pinnacle are top sights worth seeing.
