Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
World's Fair Park
Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Our pick of the best Old City Hotel Deals
Hilton Knoxville
"Our room was terrible dated, it smelled, there were stains in the bathtub, terrible sink faucet, there was water damage in the hallway, electrical chords draped across the floor, and fans running. The parking valet was rude, spun out in the car in front of us, and squealed tires throughout the garage. ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Staff was excellent and the valet personnel were so kind"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
"We were up too early for breakfast, so don’t know about that, but all else was great. The airport shuttle was used twice and both drivers were prompt and friendly. The gentleman at the front desk Monday night was super helpful and patient. Our group had 3 rooms and we all would stay again when needing ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"We very much enjoyed our stay! Breakfast was great, gym was clean and organized, rooftop bar was fun, location is perfect, staff was helpful. We’d stay there again!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hilton Knoxville Airport
"Bathrooms were dirty requested towels never came room was hot and cold and hot and cold"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"We had a 2 nite stay. The room was not "cleaned" / attended to after the first nite. One wastebasket was emptied and 2 new towels - that was all. rug in some hallways needs replacing. Breakfast area chairs are all torn up and need replacing. I stay at Comforts all the time and this was really bad. ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
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.
Old Sevier
While Old Sevier isn't home to many top sights, Knoxville Riverboat Company and Volunteer Landing Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
