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

Comfort Suites Knoxville West - Farragut
"Bathroom badly needs update. Tub is covered with a plastic coating but you can still see the badly stained porcelain. Bathroom door wouldn't close."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"Hotel was great!"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West
"Clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast was ok."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 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.

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.


















