What is Downtown Knoxville like?

Travellers love the Downtown Knoxville neighbourhood for its bar scene, sporting events and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Knoxville travel tips? Make sure that you visit Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Knoxville?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Oliver Hotel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Knoxville. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from University of Tennessee, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include THE TENNESSEAN Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Knoxville?

If you're searching for places to stay in Knoxville, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 46 Downtown Knoxville hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Knoxville, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown Knoxville.

What is there to do in this Knoxville neighbourhood?

Bijou Theater, Tennessee Theatre and Blount Mansion are landmarks that can't be missed during your stay in Downtown Knoxville. Market Square and Volunteer Landing Park are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. East Tennessee History Center, Regal Riviera and Maple Hall are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Knoxville. Tennessee Vallley of Authority and Craighead-Jackson House are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Knoxville.

Top 10 Downtown Knoxville Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Knoxville hotels

Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville

Brit

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Michelle

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Feb - 4 Feb

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville

Kristie

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Katrina

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Jennifer

RM550 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

rodney

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville

Kendall

RM677 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

Jennifer

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

Michelle

RM1,010 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Cole

RM725 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Jinna M

RM990 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

Crystal

RM1,189 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Knoxville West, 16.4 km from Downtown Knoxville

Brandon

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 8.7 km from Downtown Knoxville

Heather

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sevierville Kodak, TN

29.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

Hunter

RM232 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 7.3 km from Downtown Knoxville

Connie

RM346 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 7.4 km from Downtown Knoxville

Aaron

RM451 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff

Knoxville West, 16.6 km from Downtown Knoxville

Judy King-Harman

RM342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

Lisa

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Best Western Plus Knoxville Cedar Bluff

Knoxville West, 17.2 km from Downtown Knoxville

Gregory

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

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Where to stay in Downtown Knoxville

Find the best Downtown Knoxville areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Fort Sanders

Unique features of Fort Sanders include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena while you're exploring the area.

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East Knoxville

East Knoxville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and Chillhowe Park while in the area.

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Cedar Bluff

Cedar Bluff is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dead Horse Lake Golf Course and Bagwell Tennis Center while in the area.

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Knoxville West

If you're spending some time in Knoxville West, Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Topgolf Knoxville are top sights worth seeing.

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Old City

Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in town.

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