Title: Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Knoxville](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Knoxville-Knoxville-Hotels.0-n6059854-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Knoxville](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Knoxville.d602977.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Downtown Knoxville Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Knoxville.d6059854.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Knoxville Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Knoxville.d6059854.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide ## Knoxville ![Downtown Knoxville Tennessee Drone Skyline Aerial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059854/d74c668b-ac6c-428e-be69-9906788cd3c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skyline of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059854/57b024cd-6a5a-4f5b-af95-7e8ed39fef84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Henley St Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602977/6a3510b0-d623-403f-a8a1-35768ad546c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset sailing on Ft. Loudon Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602977/b50c8aea-d721-4b4a-b75a-27815712a007.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![While my home town of Knoxville doesn't have the most impressive skyline the Sunsphere does add something unique to make it at least still memorable. It even made a Simpsons episode!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602977/87885b13-1719-4e6a-a616-70b85c5f8483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Knoxville Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Knoxville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Knoxville.dx602977) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Shop, eat, drink, walk, and enjoy down town Knoxville. #history](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602977/9b7026dc-c863-4db2-a745-68f1eeddf82b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tennessee-Theatre-Downtown-Knoxville.d6131853.Attraction) ![Market Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080277/54159327-6625-418d-a4f1-02b0adad5825.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Market-Square-Downtown-Knoxville.d6080277.Attraction) ![a stunning autumn landscape at World's Fair Park with a pool with blue water surrounded by red and yellow autumn trees and lush green trees and plants with a red sky at sunset in Knoxville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247691/e1115162-a3b8-4c1a-8d81-3d7b796ced70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### World's Fair Park Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Worlds-Fair-Park-Downtown-Knoxville.d6247691.Attraction) ![Joe wheeler dam spillway guntersville alabama usa 7, Shutterstock ID 174721910, purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1, Order: , client: , other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247713/4b3bb9a1-4bc9-46dd-8d97-6889d9b45451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tennessee-Vallley-Of-Authority-Downtown-Knoxville.d6247713.Attraction) ![Memorial day sunflower sculpture in a park downtown in Knoxville ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602977/e3b7fc1f-f177-4dbb-bf6a-9f662237fb60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charles-Krutch-Park-Downtown-Knoxville.d553248621561867325.Attraction) ![The Hill at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080281/90be7cce-6233-48e1-a8b4-61695780cc9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Tennessee Explore the campus of University of Tennessee during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Tennessee-Knoxville.d6080281.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48564054/98be8dd2-d097-47d3-93c1-cb6e6bce93b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess £26 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knoxville-river-cruise-aboard-the-volunteer-princess.a48564054.activity-details) ![Our guides will tell stories that will make you want to know more about Knoxville's haunted past.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46768884/b70b1f4a-69d1-4f35-bbbe-1bb7440b3c3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knoxville-after-dark-ghost-tours.a46768884.activity-details) ![Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46077107/36c67cb3-a9ae-4da8-a758-a3b42f0f10c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-knoxville-hidden-tour-w-ice-cream.a46077107.activity-details) [See all activities in Knoxville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Knoxville.d602977.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville ![Hilton Knoxville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5700/5640/ec5e2376_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Knoxville 501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN £90 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,913 reviews) The room was clean and the property itself is amazing! We have yet to be disappointed with a stay at this location. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=5640&PinnedHotelID=5640&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059854) ![THE TENNESSEAN Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16740000/16736300/16736258/fe36e988_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE TENNESSEAN Hotel 531 Henley Street Knoxville TN £173 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) We enjoyed our stay here so much. Very clean, and staff was so nice and accommodating. Will definitely be staying here again! Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=16736258&PinnedHotelID=16736258&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059854) ![Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19950200/19950199/7410cc03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown 530 S Gay St Knoxville TN £134 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews) The property was exceptional on all levels! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=19950199&PinnedHotelID=19950199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059854) ![Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2700/2606/723959d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG 401 W Summit Hill Dr Knoxville TN £103 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) The staff was amazing! Tony in the bar was great! Made me drinks until I couldn’t walk to my room. The only negative things or issue I would say is they don’t have a complimentary breakfast and for $300 a night- they should feed you breakfast. Also, they wouldn’t valet our truck which is ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=2606&PinnedHotelID=2606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059854) ![Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1312800/1312719/6eb9af0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 1109 White Ave Knoxville TN £118 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews) Room cleaning was odd. They made one bed but not the other and didn’t clean the sink or the tub but changed the towels. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1312719&PinnedHotelID=1312719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059854) ![Marriott Knoxville Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2700/2646/41c0b9fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Knoxville Downtown 525 Henley St Knoxville TN £105 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews) The hotel was very clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Check in and check out was super easy. Loved that I could check out on their app! The only reason I gave 4/5 stars were because the beds and pillows kind of sucked. It was hard to get comfortable Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=2646&PinnedHotelID=2646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059854) [See all 1,959 properties in Downtown Knoxville](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6059854) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Knoxville-Old-City.dx6292960) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Emory Place When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knoxville-Emory-Place.dx894874130388701184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knoxville-Mechanicsville.dx553248635976482233) ![Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.,, a scenic valley surrounded on all sides by mountains south of Townsend, Tennessee with hiking trails and many historic homesites, cemeteries,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/894877094706757632/03970dae-bf76-4ef2-b2fa-3c3443acee7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Sevier If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knoxville-Old-Sevier.dx894877094706757632) ![We Back Pat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602977/d192aadc-c0d2-4cc4-aeb9-ab4fde8a1d85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knoxville-Fort-Sanders.dx6349497) ![Snowy Morning in the Historic Old City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/894874590879248384/7157c703-5eef-4c28-aa8a-859a11bd1011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Covenant Health Park. 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