Old City
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.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
Pigeon Forge: Wears Valley Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Old City
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
This hotel needs a renovation. Dark, dirty, musky. The lighting is bad, ventilation on bathroom non existent. Breakfast was not good either or visible - we weren’t sure where it was and no staff told us.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton Knoxville
Returning patron Would have appreciated a warning that construction improvements were happening during our time at the property. Missed out on some amenities that we like at this hotel due to construction. Also shower pressure was very low and unacceptable. Staff was helpful and bed was very ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
elevator was broken. bathrooms were in rough shape. no soap, provided only body wash to wash hands in bathroom. linens and towels were clean.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
The AC in room only got the bathroom and entry way cold we had it set on 65 and could not feel the AC in the bed. The hot water in shower was hard to control and could not get it hot
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Location to downtown is great. Easy walking to Convention Center or Market Square. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East
Everything was excellent except for the road noise. This hotel is close to the interstate so it was noisy at night. Would not have been a problem had I brought my earplugs.
Reviewed on 27 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 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.
