Downtown Memphis Travel Guide
Memphis
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Popular places to visit
Beale Street
With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
National Civil Rights Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
AutoZone Park
Catch an event at AutoZone Park during your trip to Memphis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Peabody Ducks
Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
The Peabody Memphis
You can learn about the history of Memphis with a stop at The Peabody Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Top hotels in Downtown Memphis
Hu. Hotel
Lovely hotel with attentive, knowledgeable staff. Great recommendations for area food and sightseeing. Nice breakfast buffet at an excellent price. Nice room, comfy bed, comfortable accommodations. Descent walk to area attractions (10 minutes to BB King’s at Beal St.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Great location for the Memphis experience being just a few minutes walk from the Beale St bars & clubs. A modern hotel with friendly staff and a great roof top bar.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Beautiful historic hotel. Had a nice stay.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Great staff and breakfast. Older hotel and did not feel safe walking to Beale Street.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
The staff stunk. Didn't know dry cleaning. Lost 3 dress articles trying to recover from trusting their dry cleaning promises. No bar no lobby coffee. Breakfast runner who didn't speak English. Sleepy security. TV didn't work. 5 bucks for a small bottle of water. Chip on shoulder front desk...and ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Aloft Memphis Downtown
Just use the valet parking
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Memphis
South Main
While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
Pinch District
If you're spending some time in Pinch District, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion are top sights worth seeing.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
Uptown
Uptown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Cannon Center for Performing Arts while you're in town.
Mud Island
Get to know Mud Island by checking out its river views, live music and theatres. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid or Burkle Estate during your time in the area.
