Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide

Knoxville

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Market Square

9.2/10 (2,277 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,211 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
₹10,211
₹12,074 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,085 reviews)
"Very clean room. Pool was clean. Exercise room was clean and convenient. Loved that the restaurant opened at 7 and there was a Starbucks in the lobby. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hilton Knoxville
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

3 out of 5
530 S Gay St Knoxville TN
The price is ₹15,045 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹15,045
₹17,791 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,040 reviews)
"Good breakfast, nice location. Lack of parking was the only downside, but public parking nearby was affordable."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4 out of 5
525 Henley St Knoxville TN
The price is ₹14,251 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
₹14,251
₹16,852 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

4 out of 5
531 Henley Street Knoxville TN
The price is ₹19,713 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹19,713
₹25,400 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Th hotel was in a great location for my needs. I have stayed in many 5star and luxury hotels. This one really needed attention to cleaning! The headboard had lots of dust, the shower glass had soap streaks on it, the floors were not vacuumed, and there was a lipstick stain on one of the glasses."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

3.5 out of 5
401 W Summit Hill Dr Knoxville TN
The price is ₹12,147 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹12,147
₹14,364 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
618 West Main St Knoxville TN
The price is ₹11,707 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹11,707
₹13,844 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Noisy rooms. They even leave ear plugs for you on the nightstand. The problem is that they know it’s noisy but don’t tell you prior to booking."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Knoxville

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Knoxville West

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

Bearden

While visiting Bearden, you might make a stop by sights like Bearden Antique Mall and West Town Mall.

Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide

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