Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

Nashville

A city skyline with a river reflecting lights, a prominent building with a spire, and a bridge in the background.
A city street with brick buildings, a tall glass skyscraper, and yellow school buses.
A steel bridge with a cityscape in the background.
A historic brick building with a sign for Marathon Motor Works.
A brightly lit urban street scene at night with a multi-story building featuring neon signs and a crosswalk.

Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents. 

Visit Downtown Nashville for foot-stomping fun at legendary concert halls. This live music and nightlife hub of Nashville has been a haunt of artists such as Johnny Cash and Jimi Hendrix. Find historical landmarks, superb art and a riverside park set among the musical entertainment of Downtown Nashville.

Journey through the ages of country music and its many sub-genres at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. At Nashville Music Garden, the Music City Walk of Fame Park has plaques dedicated to Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley, among others. Glimpse into the life of the Man in Blackat the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy concerts and take a backstage tour at the century-old Ryman Auditorium.

Live music pumps out of bars throughout the day along the Honky Tonk Highway. Let the music guide you into a bar, grab a cold beer and hit the dance floor. The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates illustrious American artists via displays of original instruments and multimedia exhibits. Check the schedule of the Nashville Symphony for orchestral, pop and jazz performances.

Get fascinating insights into local and presidential history while touring the Tennessee State Capitol. See memorials to war heroes spread around the leafy Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. State history comes to life at the Tennessee State Museum. Browse handicraft stalls, shop for fresh produce and sample artisanal food at Nashville Farmers Market.

Riverfront Park blends riverside recreation and tranquility with outdoor events, including June’s CMA Music Festival. The park’s Ascend Amphitheater has a capacity for 6,800 spectators. Don’t miss Fort Nashborough, where pioneers founded the city in 1780.

Cheer on the Nashville Predators ice hockey team at Bridgestone Arena. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honors some of the state’s finest athletes and sportspeople.

Public buses serve the streets of Downtown Nashville. Travel using the hop-on, hop-off Old Town Trolley to reach 15 major attractions here and in the Music Row and West End neighborhoods.


Stay near popular Downtown Nashville attractions


Top hotels in Downtown Nashville

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

3.5 out of 5
1407 Division Street Nashville TN
The price is ₹9,307 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹9,307
₹11,107 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,845 reviews)
"The property’s parking lot was well lit and safe. The location was still a considerable ways from things requiring an uber."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ₹16,011 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹16,011
₹18,934 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,123 reviews)
"Clean room, great breakfast, friendly staff, great location"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ₹18,234 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹18,234
₹21,529 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,536 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay so close to everything would definitely stay again.☺️"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

3 out of 5
920 Broadway Nashville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,938 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹10,938
₹13,011 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,082 reviews)
"From the clean room to the pool that was refreshing to happy hour with music and appetizers, this was a perfect place to stay! Just a few blocks from the action and a block from the grocery store. We walked almonds everywhere. Will stay here again!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is ₹14,298 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹14,298
₹16,934 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

3 out of 5
1501 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is ₹8,247 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹8,247
₹9,869 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8/10 Very good! (4,595 reviews)
"This was our stop while traveling from Tampa to St. Louis and while tired we also wanted to also take in some quick walkable sites in Nashville, and couldn’t have picked a better location to stay, easy first in and out to the highway. We had room 128, and the fan in the AC was rattling which was ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
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Where to stay in Downtown Nashville

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Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum while you're exploring the area.

SoBro

If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

The District

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.

Opryland

A noteworthy feature of Opryland is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Ole Opry and Cooter's Nashville.

The Gulch

The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.



Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

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