Old City Travel Guide
Knoxville
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old City
Hilton Knoxville
Elevator was broke and a loooong line for the one that was working. Trash in parking garage was overflowing, trash sitting around the trash can.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Staff was friendly, room was clean, plenty of parking. No issues.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Very clean and spacious room. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hilton Knoxville Airport
This place needs help. For what you pay to stay they offer real amenities. Rooms are outdated. Cooperstown restaurant has a poor menu. The coffe pot was not working. Its acshamecvecause you pay top dollar.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Location was excellent and the hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. The entire downtown was walkable from the hotel. The room was large and inviting.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East
For our needs it was great Just a quick one night stay. The staff was friendly, quick and helpful with questions about near by restaurant and shops.
Reviewed on 21 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 Covenant Health Park 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.
