What's Downtown Knoxville Like?

Come to Downtown Knoxville for a glimpse of landmarks such as Tennessee Theatre, and to experience fun attractions like World's Fair Park. Make sure to enjoy the neighborhood's great bars and shops. Knoxville Convention Center and Neyland Stadium are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Knoxville?

We have 55 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top places to stay in Downtown Knoxville:

The Oliver Hotel

3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

3-star hotel with restaurant, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Health club • Terrace • Central location

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Riverfront hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Café • Walkable location

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Downtown

Hotel with indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville is located 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from the heart of Knoxville.

Flying to:

• • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 11 mi (17.8 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
• • Neyland Stadium
• • Thompson–Boling Arena
• • Market Square

Things to Do in Downtown Knoxville

• • World's Fair Park
• • Tennessee Theatre
• • Knoxville Museum of Art
• • Bijou Theater
• • Clarence Brown Theatre

Other Popular Downtown Knoxville Attractions

• • Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
• • Sunsphere Tower
• • First Baptist Church
• • University of Tennessee Gardens
• • Charles Krutch Park

When Is the Best Time to Visit Knoxville?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 43°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, May, December, February (average 5 inches of rainfall)