Old City
Knoxville
Popular places to visit
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top college 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.
West Town Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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.
Knoxville Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Knoxville Zoo home during your trip to Knoxville? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Theatre
You can enjoy 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.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg
Top hotels in Old City
Hilton Knoxville
One of the elevators was out. There was an anime convention in the hotel. Despite this, the stay was nice.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Room was clean, breakfast was good, pool was great for the kids, only issue we had was the elevator was broken so we had to use the steps and we were on the 3rd floor.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff and service were terrific! Only one complaint: the food. Not to judge based on one experience, we ordered food on two separate occasions and neither lived up to expectations of finer dining we had hoped for considering the price we paid. It would ...
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Great staff and location.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
For starters, hotels.com sold me the same room for 200.00 more a mont earlier. I got it cheaper by canceling and re booking. The hotel was average at best. No cleaning or even towels the second day. The receptacle didn't work in bathroom. Stayed at better for half. Staff was friendly. Thats about ...
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Hilton Knoxville Airport
It was OK. It was comfortable. We had everything we needed. The bar was good, had food. Easy in, easy out. What more is there to say?
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Emory Place
While Emory Place isn't home to many top sights, Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre while you're in town.
Fourth and Gill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fourth and Gill and surrounding area, you can visit Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park.
Mechanicsville
While Mechanicsville isn't home to many top sights, World's Fair Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are some notable places to visit nearby.
Happy Holler Historic District
While Happy Holler Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old North Knoxville
Though Old North Knoxville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square.
