What's Downtown Knoxville Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Knoxville, especially its bars. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music, entertainment venues, and theater scene. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Tennessee. There's plenty more to see, including Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Knoxville?
We have 38 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top places to stay in Downtown Knoxville:
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
The Oliver Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Walkable location
The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Walkable location
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
Hotel with indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Pool loungers • Central location
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Pool loungers • Walkable location
How to Get to Downtown Knoxville
Flying to:
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Downtown Knoxville
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Knoxville
What to See in Downtown Knoxville
- University of Tennessee
- Knoxville Convention Center
- Sunsphere Tower
- Tennessee Vallley of Authority
- Blount Mansion
Things to Do in Downtown Knoxville
- Bijou Theater
- Tennessee Theatre
- Market Square
- World's Fair Park
- Knoxville Museum of Art
Other Popular Downtown Knoxville Attractions
- Volunteer Landing Park
- Knoxville Riverboat Company
- East Tennessee Veterans Memorial
- East Tennessee History Center
- St. John's Episcopal Cathedral