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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg
Pigeon Forge: Wears Valley Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Old City
Hilton Knoxville
Good downtown location. Nice restaurant attached.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
Clean room and courteous staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Room was good! Saw what looked like a roach.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Great location! Close yo Market Square Restaurants
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Very courteous staff, clean room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Ancient Lore Village
The room was very comfortable, modern and spotless! We had a great one day getaway and enjoyed playing with the amenities on the property.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Tennessee Vallley of Authority, 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 Tennessee Vallley of Authority.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Historic Southern Railway Station 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 Tennessee Vallley of Authority.
