Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville
Visit Downtown Knoxville
Popular places to visit
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.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for 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.
Tennessee Vallley of Authority
After visiting Tennessee Vallley of Authority, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Charles Krutch Park
Charles Krutch Park is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Pigeon Forge: Wears Valley Helicopter Tour
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Douglas Lake Tour
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Great Smoky Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
Well appointed rooms, extremely clean. Hotel lobby is great with plenty of seating and a fireplace. Restaurant and Starbucks on site. Parking is validated each day when you return.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Beautiful hotel, great that it’s dog friendly, easy parking, very comfortable beds!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
It's in a nice location and great room. It felt upscale. Only problem I had with the place is the paid parking, which was a valet service costing $38.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Immaculate property! The staff is super nice! Great visit
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Very friendly guest check in. Clean property, great location, decent free breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Knoxville
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.
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.
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.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Volunteer Landing Park.
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.
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.
