What is Southside Waterfront like?

Travelers to the Southside Waterfront neighborhood in Knoxville will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to High Ground Park as part of your Southside Waterfront travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Southside Waterfront?

When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Knoxville, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Southside Waterfront.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southside Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Southside Waterfront.

What are the top things to see and do in Southside Waterfront?

High Ground Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Southside Waterfront. While you're out sightseeing in Knoxville, be sure to visit other sights like Thompson–Boling Arena or McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture.

10 Best Hotels in Southside Waterfront, Knoxville for 2026

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1. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 2 km from Southside Waterfront

Adam

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 1.8 km from Southside Waterfront

Diego

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 1.5 km from Southside Waterfront

Anne

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 1.9 km from Southside Waterfront

Sergio

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

5. Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville, 1.8 km from Southside Waterfront

Joy

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Knoxville, 1.7 km from Southside Waterfront

Orietta

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

7. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Downtown Knoxville, 2.3 km from Southside Waterfront

Christine

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

8. The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 2 km from Southside Waterfront

Alison

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Fort Sanders, 1.6 km from Southside Waterfront

Traci

CA $287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor) | Living area

10. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville, 1.8 km from Southside Waterfront

Chadwick

CA $308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Downtown Knoxville, 2 km from Southside Waterfront

Adam

CA $342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

Inskip, 9 km from Southside Waterfront

Barbie

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

Papermill, 7.2 km from Southside Waterfront

Billy

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

Bearden, 8.2 km from Southside Waterfront

Cathy

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

15. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

Inskip, 8.9 km from Southside Waterfront

Kristen

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

16. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Inskip, 9 km from Southside Waterfront

Richard

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

East Knoxville, 9.8 km from Southside Waterfront

Jaye

CA $89 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

18. Best Western Knoxville Suites - Downtown

Inskip, 8.8 km from Southside Waterfront

Fe mela

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

19. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

Inskip, 8.7 km from Southside Waterfront

Ashley

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub W/grab Bars)

20. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

Papermill, 7.3 km from Southside Waterfront

Suzanne

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Where to stay in Southside Waterfront

Find the best Southside Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Southside Waterfront

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Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville boasts a central business district, World's Fair Park, and historical buildings like the Bijou Theatre. Explore the University of Tennessee campus and enjoy the lively Market Square.

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Fort Sanders

Located near the University of Tennessee, this area boasts Victorian-era houses and a lively atmosphere, especially during the school year. Enjoy "The Strip" on Cumberland Avenue, featuring bars, restaurants, and shops.

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East Knoxville

East Knoxville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Knoxville Zoo and Covenant Health Park while in the area.

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Cedar Bluff

Located along Cedar Bluff Road, this Knoxville neighborhood boasts a major commercial corridor and numerous office and technology parks. Easily accessible via Park West Boulevard and Middlebrook Pike.

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Knoxville West

While visiting Knoxville West, you might make a stop by sights like Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Topgolf Knoxville.

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Top Southside Waterfront Hotel Reviews

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and friendly staff."

Quality Inn Kodak Sevierville

10/10 Excellent

"This was one of the cleanest hotels we have ever stayed in. (we stayed in some very big name 5 start hotels) Our stay started with a wonder greeting at check in. It's a little older hotel with outside entrances, not a single web to be found walking down the sidewalks. The grounds had a fire pit and lawn games, with lots of space to play. We had a great breakfast before leaving. This also has a 2nd hotel on the property called the Motorcylce Inn. We also hear raves from those customers. (super cool rooms with Motorcycles displayed in the rooms) We will be coming back on our future trips it that area!"

Hilton Knoxville

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel in downtown knoxville. Parking is pricey, but you can park in The Locust street Public parking deck, which is one street over, for a quarter the price. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Venue is well maintained and in a nice central location in downtown knoxville. My only problem was about 3:30 In the morning, the fan on the air conditioner started making a horrendous noise and it made it very hard to sleep even with earplug in. If I wasn't preparing to leave in the next couple hours, I probably would have asked to move rooms, but by the time I moved rooms, it'd be time for me to pack up, start heading out. I did inform staff checkout and they said they would have someone look into it."

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1. Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

2. Marriott Knoxville Downtown

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

4. Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

5. Hilton Knoxville

6. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

8. The Oliver Hotel

9. Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

10. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

12. Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive

15. Comfort Suites Knoxville North

16. Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

18. Best Western Knoxville Suites - Downtown

19. Spark by Hilton Knoxville North I-75

20. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Knoxville

Where to stay in Southside Waterfront

Downtown Knoxville

Fort Sanders

East Knoxville

Cedar Bluff

Knoxville West

Top Southside Waterfront Hotel Reviews

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

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