What's it like in Old City?

Old City is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Old City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in Old City?

Expedia has 73 hotels and other accommodation options in Old City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Knoxville area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Old City.

What are the top things to see and do in Old City?

Historic Southern Railway Station, The Emporium Center and Knox Whiskey Works are just a few attractions to check out in Old City. Tennessee Vallley of Authority and Maple Hall are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Knoxville.

The Best Hotels in Old City, Knoxville - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Old City hotels

1. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.7 km from Old City

Gareth

₹21,100 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

2. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 0.3 km from Old City

Felicia

₹12,562 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Old City

Adam

₹23,795 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

4. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.8 km from Old City

Sergio

₹13,207 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

5. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.8 km from Old City

Stephen

₹16,994 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

6. Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville, 0.8 km from Old City

Tim

₹13,536 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 1.1 km from Old City

Edyta

₹15,109 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor) | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, Smart TV, Netflix

8. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 0.9 km from Old City

Anne

₹25,614 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

9. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 0.6 km from Old City

JENNIFER

₹17,963 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.8 km from Old City

Christopher

₹14,231 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

11. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville, 1.2 km from Old City

Jennifer

₹16,093 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

12. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Fort Sanders, 1.9 km from Old City

Ryan

₹16,351 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

13. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 6.8 km from Old City

Debra

₹11,537 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

14. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 6.7 km from Old City

₹12,227 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 6.8 km from Old City

warren

₹14,492 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 7.6 km from Old City

Cathy

₹13,549 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

17. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

Inskip, 6.7 km from Old City

pedro

₹13,548 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

11.4 km from Old City

April

₹11,416 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

19. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 6.6 km from Old City

Katherine

₹10,662 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Bearden, 11.8 km from Old City

michelle

₹10,114 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

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Where to stay in Old City

Find the best Old City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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Top Old City Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay, very clean and polite staff Very convenient to where we needed to be"

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

10/10 Excellent

"The Drury chain of hotels have always impressed us when traveling. This property was clean, well maintained, and the staff all are genuinely friendly and helpful. The room was super clean and the beds were very comfortable. The breakfast and the evening cocktail and dinner amenity is one of the reasons we continuously stay at these hotels, and this one did not disappoint. Kudos to the staff at this hotel, and we can’t wait to come back."

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Our top choices for Old City hotels

1. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

2. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

4. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

5. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

6. Hilton Knoxville

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

8. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

9. The Oliver Hotel

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

11. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

13. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

14. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

17. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville/North I-75

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 by IHG

19. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Where to stay in Old City

Downtown Knoxville

East Knoxville

Fort Sanders

Cedar Bluff

Knoxville West

Top Old City Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West

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