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 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.
Top hotels in Old City
Hilton Knoxville
Great service
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
The room was nice and the location was fantastic. Close with walking to the Old City, Market Square and the church next door. The lobby is lovely and inviting. I enjoyed it!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Their elevator has been broken 2 mos according to staff. carrying luggage up stairs is no fun. Breakfast was scant.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
This room was an upgrade from the rooms I usually get and it outdid my expectations. I raved about the rooms before, but somehow they outdid it with the 2 king bedroom with the city view. Great place and will keep on visiting in the future.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Breakfast was typical of self serve limited buffets. Area was clean and food was replinished. Staff was very courteous.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North
Plenty of free parking. The price point was great just to come in town in the late afternoon and to check out in the early morning. I was in town to graduate. Bathroom with the tub and toilet extremely small. The hot water was a bit above warm water. The flow I can tell has the water saving screen. ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park, 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 Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Sunsphere Tower 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.
Parkridge
Parkridge might not have many top sights, but Covenant Health Park and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
