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.
West Town Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at West Town Mall during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants 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
Staff was super friendly will definitely stay here again in the future
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
elevator not working, no ice machine on first floor
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
I have stayed at this property several times and every single time that I come back I am welcomed with the exact same uniform welcome from the time before this is a fantastic place. Highly recommended. The staff is very detailed oriented in the hotel is beyond comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Tge hotel is charming and clean and within walking distance to all Very friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Hotel is in a good location. We were able to take advantage of the public parking which is convenient and not difficult to get to versus the $45/night valet charge. The water pressure in our room was VERY POOR. We had an issue with our commode flushing properly. The maintenance engineer came quickly; ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sevierville Kodak, TN
Ok breakfast good for price
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but East Tennessee Veterans Memorial and World's Fair Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Happy Holler Historic District
Happy Holler Historic District might not have many top sights, but Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center 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 Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square.
