Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Old City
Stay near popular Old City attractions
Activities

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

An Epic Bar Crawl in Knoxville: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Our pick of the best Old City Hotel Deals

Hilton Knoxville
"Great stay, location was absolutely ideal."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Great hotel for a good price ."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West
"Comfortable beds, clean room, quiet, what more could you need?"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Spark by Hilton Kodak
"The staff is courteous and the check-in was smooth. The property seems to be an old hotel that has been taken over by Hilton and they have done a great job of giving it a facelift. Rooms look pretty neat and clean. Breakfast options were less compared to a few of the other “Spark” properties I have ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
"The front desk was kind and understanding"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Our guide on 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.

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 Topgolf Knoxville are top sights worth seeing.


















