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

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ฿5,857 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿5,857
฿6,920 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (6,089 reviews)
"Nice property, convenient location, room was really nice, bed was 8 out of 10 on the comfy scale. I could not park my truck in the garage due to height restrictions 6' 8" so I had to use public parking across the street ($69). The breakfast that is included with the stay was excellent, it far exceeded ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 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 ฿3,259 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿3,259
฿3,886 total
1 Jul - 2 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! (3,682 reviews)
"The house keeping staff needs to do better on paying attention on stains on the linen. I had to goo to the front desk for clean non stain linen"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is ฿5,448 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿5,448
฿6,443 total
1 Jul - 2 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,472 reviews)
"Really nice hotel in the heart of Nashville Downside is that it was really noisy in the evening"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
623 Union St Nashville TN
The price is ฿5,857 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿5,857
฿7,818 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (664 reviews)
"Great service!!!! Super clean"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Virgin Hotels Nashville

Virgin Hotels Nashville

4.5 out of 5
1 Music Square West Nashville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,151 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿7,151
฿9,651 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,179 reviews)
"I completely enjoyed my stay at the hotel. The amenities were aplenty and the staff members were cordial and accommodating. I can not wait to try a Virgin cruise if the customer service and experience is similar to this stay."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Virgin Hotels 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 ฿3,761 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿3,761
฿4,473 total
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (4,299 reviews)
"The property was decent good location, clean rooms But the front desks stuff Not very friendly not warm at all not welcoming I don’t think I will stay there again I got a feeling like I bother them very distance. I don’t like it. Breakfast was good !!"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 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 RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.

SoBro

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

East Nashville

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to East Nashville. A stop by Nissan Stadium or Cumberland River 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.



Downtown Nashville Travel Guide