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.
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.
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.
World's Fair Park
Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in 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.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Old City
Hilton Knoxville
The staff were kind and helpful. The hotel was clean quiet, and convenient.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Knoxville West- Cedar Bluff Rd by IHG
The staff was friendly and helpful from check-in to check-out. Our room was clean and comfortable; and the lobby was decorated beautifully with the warmth of Christmas.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
WoodSpring Suites Knoxville West
Trevor, the manager, is always great at getting us checked in after hours, and making sure we have what we need. Rooms are always clean and functional. Mike
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Very nice hotel, walkable to UT campus & downtown restaurants...only issue no IRD after 11pm. Sean Merritt
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
I had a great stay and the staff were amazing! Will stay again! Vanessa
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 Knoxville Museum of Art 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 The Emporium Center 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.
