The Best Hotels Closest to University of Tennessee in Knoxville - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hallway with a wooden floor, a brick wall, and a chandelier. There is a dining table with chairs and a rug.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a chandelier, and a mural on the wall.

A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL OLE" in bold, illuminated letters.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a wooden chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

1. Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 1.4 km from University of Tennessee

Alana

8.826.785 ₫

10.437.674 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with a restaurant named "Olivier Royale" featuring outdoor seating and brick architecture.

A cozy lounge area with leather seating, a fireplace, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, a brick wall, and large windows.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, and a wooden floor. There are two yellow armchairs, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

2. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 1.2 km from University of Tennessee

Greg

4.403.038 ₫

5.206.593 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying a show.

A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.

A buffet with various food items and utensils, set against a backdrop of large windows and a view of buildings and trees.

A building with a circular design, labeled "NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame."

3. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 1.4 km from University of Tennessee

Windi

3.339.165 ₫

3.948.498 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious living room with a large window, a piano, and a sofa set.

A golf cart parked in front of The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel & Residences.

A lobby with plush seating, a chess table, and a reception desk.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar, and large windows offering a view.

4. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 0.8 km from University of Tennessee

Adam

4.418.026 ₫

5.789.902 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the cityscape.

A grand staircase with a decorative wall at the top, flanked by tall columns and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern lobby with a green sofa, wicker chairs, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A bar area with a variety of food and drinks, including a tray with cheeses, meats, and a drink with a lemon slice.

5. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 1.3 km from University of Tennessee

Elizabeth

4.167.485 ₫

4.928.050 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern interior with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and yellow chairs.

A modern building with a glass facade, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a landscaped area with trees.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by chairs, string lights overhead, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern hallway with seating areas, a staircase, and large windows.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 1.4 km from University of Tennessee

Montina

3.365.050 ₫

3.979.172 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bar area with a central bar, seating, and large windows offering a sunset view.

A rooftop pool area with seating and a bar, overlooking a cityscape during sunset.

A modern bar area with seating and a city view.

A modern lounge area with a curved blue leather sofa, a central bar, and large windows offering a city view.

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 1.3 km from University of Tennessee

Lori

5.409.965 ₫

6.397.219 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern lobby with a geometric patterned wall, a large decorative wall piece, two armchairs, a round table, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a glass facade, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a clear sky.

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 1.4 km from University of Tennessee

Christopher

3.701.555 ₫

4.377.089 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A breakfast area with a sign for 'EXPRESS START BREAKFAST,' a bakery section, and a counter with various food items and a digital menu display.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a blue geometric wall pattern, a reception desk, and a snack shelf.

9. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 1.1 km from University of Tennessee

Eileen

3.753.325 ₫

4.438.242 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a wall of wooden lockers.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large wooden bookshelf filled with decorative items.

A dining table set with candles, glassware, and floral centerpieces.

A restaurant with a brick wall, blue velvet chairs, and a chandelier.

10. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville, 0.5 km from University of Tennessee

Ariel

3.762.385 ₫

4.449.020 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bar area with a hexagonal tiled floor, a bar counter, and seating.

A modern lounge area with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with cushions, and a laptop on the table.

A modern building with a prominent 'Marriott' sign and a 'The Tennessean' sign on the side.

A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and candles.

11. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 0.9 km from University of Tennessee

Wynn

3.292.572 ₫

3.893.466 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bar counter with a variety of drinks and food items, including burgers and fries.

A reception area with a chevron-patterned floor, a large framed 'Graduate Knoxville' sign, a white reception desk, and a wooden wall with framed pictures.

A cozy, vintage-themed living room with plaid decor, a fireplace, and a variety of framed pictures and memorabilia.

12. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Fort Sanders, 0.4 km from University of Tennessee

Sabrina

4.733.331 ₫

5.597.164 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a central fire feature, and a pergola with string lights.

A modern coffee shop with a counter, espresso machines, and a menu board.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a staircase, and a large mirror.

13. Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville, 1.1 km from University of Tennessee

Nadav

3.278.335 ₫

3.876.631 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a marble floor.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a large mirror.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and ceiling lights.

14. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 15.3 km from University of Tennessee

Kelly

3.028.286 ₫

3.580.949 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a green door, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A fantasy-themed building with stone and wood architecture, a stone pathway, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A house with a unique curved roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

15. Ancient Lore Village

8.9 km from University of Tennessee

Sergio

6.965.653 ₫

7.958.259 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a television screen.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by white and blue walls, and furnished with orange and black chairs.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, and various weights.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

16. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike, 15.3 km from University of Tennessee

Jotham

3.310.174 ₫

3.914.281 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, a bar area, and a counter with stools.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, wicker chairs, and a round table.

A self-service beverage station with a refrigerated display, a coffee machine, and a variety of snacks and drinks.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

17. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.6 km from University of Tennessee

Amelia

2.750.281 ₫

3.252.208 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a glass-enclosed structure.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, and a reception desk.

18. Hilton Knoxville Airport

18 km from University of Tennessee

Tina

3.718.380 ₫

4.266.841 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet with labeled containers for omelets and other dishes.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a large parking lot and a covered entrance.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, a television, and a door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

Strawberry Plains Pike, 15.4 km from University of Tennessee

Connie

2.950.890 ₫

3.489.428 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Tennessee

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
The Oliver Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 876 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 1,145 reviews	View

Top University of Tennessee Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend! Perfect location for enjoying downtown, walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. Also, very good breakfast included."

The Oliver Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, classic hotel with friendly staff and located perfectly in downtown Knoxville."

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay. Staff was lovely and the room was very nice. Would definitely stay there again."

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great parking. Easy access to everything. Very pleasant and helpful staff"

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, rooms clean and comfortable."

Other attractions near University of Tennessee

A football stadium filled with spectators, a marching band, and a football field.

Neyland Stadium

9.0/10 (836 reviews)

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.

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A basketball court with players, a scoreboard, and a crowd in a stadium.

Thompson–Boling Arena

8.8/10 (601 reviews)

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.

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Clarence Brown Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Clarence Brown Theatre on your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Ewing Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ewing Gallery during your travels in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

You can spend time exploring the galleries in McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Knoxville Museum of Art

8.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Knoxville Museum of Art during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Sunsphere Tower

8.4/10 (312 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Knoxville with a visit to Sunsphere Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Lindsey Nelson Stadium

Catch an event at Lindsey Nelson Stadium during your trip to Knoxville. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Tennessee?

University of Tennessee is located in an area of Knoxville known for its bar scene, sporting events and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 143 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find close to University of Tennessee?

Expedia has 143 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Tennessee.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Tennessee, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to University of Tennessee.

What can I see and do near University of Tennessee?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Knoxville Museum of Art, East Tennessee History Center or Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Bijou Theater, Tennessee Theatre and Historic Southern Railway Station are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can enjoy live performances at Knoxville Children's Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre.

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Our top choices for University of Tennessee hotels

1. Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2. The Oliver Hotel

3. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

4. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

5. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

6. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

9. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

10. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

12. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

13. Hilton Knoxville

14. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

15. Ancient Lore Village

16. Hampton Inn Knoxville East

17. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

18. Hilton Knoxville Airport

19. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to University of Tennessee

Top University of Tennessee Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

The Oliver Hotel

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Other attractions near University of Tennessee

Neyland Stadium

Thompson–Boling Arena

Clarence Brown Theatre

Ewing Gallery

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

Knoxville Museum of Art

Sunsphere Tower

Lindsey Nelson Stadium

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