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Our top choices for Southside Waterfront hotels

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

1. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 2 km from Southside Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,136 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel—"
United States
Maricica Macy
The price is ฿5,114
฿6,047 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
A modern bar area with a central bar, seating, and large windows offering a sunset view.

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 2 km from Southside Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (897 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Everything was A1."
United States
Chanz
The price is ฿7,032
฿8,315 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying a show.

3. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 2.3 km from Southside Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Christine
The price is ฿4,643
฿5,491 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
A modern building with a glass facade, a curved pathway, and a body of water reflecting the structure.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 1.5 km from Southside Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, easy access with parking, clean room, helpful staff"
United States
Charles
The price is ฿4,662
฿5,512 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
A bar area with a hexagonal tiled floor, a bar counter, and seating.

5. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 1.8 km from Southside Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (812 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Christy
The price is ฿4,549
฿5,379 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a central fire feature, and a pergola with string lights.

6. Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville
3.5 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 1.8 km from Southside Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,142 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Nadav
The price is ฿4,376
฿5,174 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Knoxville
A historic building with a restaurant named "Olivier Royale" featuring outdoor seating and brick architecture.

7. The Oliver Hotel

The Oliver Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 2 km from Southside Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (871 reviews)
"Beautiful southern boutique hotel. We enjoyed our stay. Fantastic location, oliver royale restaurant is amazing"
United States
lisa
The price is ฿5,753
฿6,803 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Oliver Hotel
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a wall of wooden lockers.

8. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 1.7 km from Southside Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Miranda
The price is ฿5,291
฿6,256 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A bar counter with a variety of drinks and food items, including burgers and fries.

9. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
4.0 star property
Fort Sanders, 1.6 km from Southside Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay for game day!"
United States
Sabrina
The price is ฿4,884
฿5,775 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
A spacious living room with a large window, a piano, and a sofa set.

10. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Knoxville, 1.8 km from Southside Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, nice rooms."
United States
Stuart
The price is ฿5,379
฿7,096 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
3.0 star property
Papermill, 7.2 km from Southside Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,113 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Sandra
The price is ฿3,997
฿4,726 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
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.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG
2.5 star property
Bearden, 8.2 km from Southside Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (826 reviews)
"The room was very clean. Staff was very friendly, especially Catalina. Breakfast was great and cleanly everyday and parking was easy to get to."
United States
Jayla
The price is ฿4,105
฿4,854 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG
A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a fruit display, and seating arrangements.

13. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Comfort Suites Knoxville North
2.5 star property
Inskip, 8.9 km from Southside Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kristen
The price is ฿3,546
฿4,193 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Suites Knoxville North
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large TV screen.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive
2.5 star property
Bearden, 8.2 km from Southside Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. The room is spacious and the breakfast is consistently delicious."
United States
Karlee
The price is ฿4,118
฿4,870 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive
A modern restaurant with a long communal table, a bar area, and a counter with stools.

15. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
2.5 star property
Inskip, 9 km from Southside Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was great as always!!"
United States
DAVID
The price is ฿3,575
฿4,227 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75
An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, a blue sofa with yellow cushions, and a table with chairs.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden
3.0 star property
Bearden, 7.8 km from Southside Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (684 reviews)
"Good location, close to restaurants"
United States
William
The price is ฿4,708
฿5,567 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden
An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs arranged around a central fire feature.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive

Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive
3.0 star property
Bearden, 7.9 km from Southside Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (770 reviews)
"Outside patio area is very nice. Staff very friendly. The whole place was spotless."
United States
Jim
The price is ฿4,261
฿5,039 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest
3.0 star property
Inskip, 8.9 km from Southside Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (515 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast, waffles to die for."
United States
warren
The price is ฿4,283
฿5,064 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a picture frame, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. City Express by Marriott Knoxville

City Express by Marriott Knoxville
2.5 star property
Papermill, 7.3 km from Southside Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and friendly"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ฿3,331
฿3,939 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
City Express by Marriott Knoxville
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

20. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville
3.0 star property
Papermill, 7.3 km from Southside Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (159 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Suzanne
The price is ฿3,664
฿4,333 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville
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Where to stay in Southside Waterfront

Find the best Southside Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and various buildings.

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.

A large brick building with a clock tower, flag, and flagpole.

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.

A river winding through a densely forested area with a small island of houses.

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.

A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.

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.

A wooden pier extending into calm water during sunset.
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Knoxville West

If you're spending some time in Knoxville West, Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Topgolf Knoxville are top sights worth seeing.

Top Southside Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

8/10 Good
"Found roach in room but other than that everything was good"
Donna 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is Southside Waterfront like?
Travellers to the Southside Waterfront neighbourhood in Knoxville will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to High Ground Park as part of your Southside Waterfront travel plans.
How many hotels are there in the Southside Waterfront area?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Knoxville, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Southside Waterfront.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southside Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Southside Waterfront.
What are the top things to see and do in Southside Waterfront?
High Ground Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Southside Waterfront. While you're out sightseeing in Knoxville, make sure that you visit other sights such as Thompson–Boling Arena or McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture.