What's Downtown Knoxville Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Knoxville, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music, entertainment venues, and theater scene. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre. There's plenty more to see, including Tennessee Vallley of Authority and Market Square.
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
- Tennessee Vallley of Authority
- Knoxville Convention Center
- Sunsphere Tower
- University of Tennessee
- First Baptist Church
Things to Do in Downtown Knoxville
- Bijou Theater
- Tennessee Theatre
- Market Square
- World's Fair Park
- East Tennessee History Center
Other Popular Downtown Knoxville Attractions
- Blount Mansion
- Volunteer Landing Park
- Knoxville Riverboat Company
- East Tennessee Veterans Memorial
- Knoxville Museum of Art