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

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ₹19,398 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
₹19,398
₹22,887 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (6,314 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful, breakfast was hot and plentiful and our room for 4 people was spacious and clean. Close to everything, walkable"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
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 ₹13,378 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
₹13,378
₹15,858 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

3 out of 5
1612 Church Street Nashville TN
The price is ₹15,395 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
₹15,395
₹18,212 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

4 out of 5
808 14th Ave N Nashville TN
The price is ₹11,395 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
₹11,395
₹15,774 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (381 reviews)
"Very clean place. Wonderful pool. Good location"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
535 Rep. John Lewis Way S Nashville TN
The price is ₹18,538 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
₹18,538
₹21,882 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (2,812 reviews)
"Great location, huge rooms, friendly staff! Would defiantly stay here again"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
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 ₹13,283 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
₹13,283
₹15,746 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (4,913 reviews)
"The rooms weren’t as nice as the pictures shown."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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

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SoBro

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

Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.

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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