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 our traveller data, Hilton Knoxville is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Knoxville. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Market Square, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown and THE TENNESSEAN Hotel .

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 64 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 Tennessee Valley Authority 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. Craighead-Jackson House and Civil War Gateway 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

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

1. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Ian

RM721 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

2. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Montina

RM583 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

James

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Lori

RM914 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a glass table with floral arrangements, and a staircase.

5. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville

Windi

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

6. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Wynn

RM613 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire feature.

7. Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville

Anjula

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

8. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville

Tara

RM652 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville

Walter

RM672 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A building with a balcony and a sign that reads "OLIVER HOTEL".

10. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

Greg

RM683 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

11. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

Adam

RM860 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern lobby with a central fireplace, seating areas, and a reception desk.

12. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Knoxville

Eileen

RM694 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

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

Downtown Knoxville

Alana

RM1,644 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Northwest

Inskip, 7.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

Zaid

RM616 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 8.7 km from Downtown Knoxville

Tonya

RM612 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a wooden herringbone floor.

16. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 7.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

Wendy

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel with a prominent Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit entrance.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG

Bearden, 8.7 km from Downtown Knoxville

Jayla

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, a blue sofa with yellow cushions, and a table with chairs.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden

Bearden, 8.3 km from Downtown Knoxville

William

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs arranged around a central fire feature.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 8.4 km from Downtown Knoxville

Elizabeth

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 7.5 km from Downtown Knoxville

Sandra

RM575 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Knoxville

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Oliver Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 881 reviews	View
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,153 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 664 reviews	View

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