Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

Nashville

Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville

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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Nashville

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 ฿2,908 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿2,908
฿3,477 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,066 reviews)
Clean, convenient, easy parking

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
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 ฿4,648 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,648
฿5,507 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,448 reviews)
Great experience. 2nd time visiting.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is ฿4,485 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,485
฿5,317 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,634 reviews)
Was a solid option for it’s proximity to Broadway

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium

Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium

2.5 out of 5
303 Interstate Dr, Nashville, TN
The price is ฿3,177 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿3,177
฿3,790 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,429 reviews)
The sweetest staff!!!!

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is ฿1,930 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿1,930
฿2,563 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (883 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
623 Union St, Nashville, TN
The price is ฿4,843 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿4,843
฿6,627 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
Great value

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nashville

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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.

The District
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featuring interior views

SoBro

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

SoBro
Tennessee State Capitol

North Capitol

While visiting North Capitol, you might make a stop by sights like First Horizon Park and Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

North Capitol
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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.

The Gulch
Cumberland Park

East Bank

If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.

East Bank
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Rutledge Hill

Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Broadway and Bridgestone Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rutledge Hill


Downtown Nashville Travel Guide