Where to stay in Old City

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.

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.

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.

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.

Knoxville West
If you're spending some time in Knoxville West, Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Topgolf Knoxville are top sights worth seeing.
Top hotels in Old City

Hilton Knoxville

Comfort Suites Knoxville West - Farragut

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"We really enjoyed our stay here and we were glad we chose this hotel. It was nicer than we expected, a great value, centrally located for easy walking around downtown, and had incredible views from the rooftop bar. The room was nice, we had no complaints."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
