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 Amphitheatre 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 honours 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 neighbourhoods.


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Top hotels in Downtown Nashville

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
623 Union St Nashville TN
The price is ฿5,401 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,401
฿7,297 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"Just a date night in downtown Nashville. Its never a disappointment."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ฿4,529 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,529
฿5,370 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (6,179 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place 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
The price is ฿4,503 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,503
฿5,883 total
7 Sept - 8 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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,151 reviews)
"I would not return to the Holiday Inn Express in Nashville. The room was not clean. Front desk staff were not always helpful and explanations of amenities was unclear/incomplete. Although we booked the room for 4 people, we only were provided with 3 towels in the room. We were not informed in advance ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

3 out of 5
1501 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,924 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,924
฿3,496 total
30 Aug - 31 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 pool in their ...
8/10 Very good! (4,706 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location and is a great option for the price. However, the staff was not very helpful when checking in and also not very friendly. Many of the men at the front desk I spoke with were unprofessional and seemed annoyed when speaking with me. I did speak with two women at the ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St Nashville TN
The price is ฿2,043 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿2,043
฿2,700 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Knights Inn Nashville
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is ฿4,526 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,526
฿5,367 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,718 reviews)
"What a view and the perfect space for our family. Very simple check in process and excellent service at the front desk. We appreciated the parking garage next door and how close our place was to great eateries and the arenas. Would definitely choose to stay here again!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Nashville

Find the best Downtown Nashville areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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