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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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 ฿6,290 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,290
฿7,426 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (6,131 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful. Room was great the pool was wonderful. Breakfast was very good with lots of offerings. Overall very nice stay."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,810 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿3,810
฿4,531 total
28 Jul - 29 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! (3,802 reviews)
"Everything was great! The room, beds, ac, location! The room had a safe, iron, ironing board, blow dryer, coffee maker, The included breakfast was excellent. Great way to start the day. Made to order omelet bar, biscuits and sausage gravy, make your own pancakes and waffles, sausage, cereal… The ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St Nashville TN
The price is ฿2,086 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿2,086
฿2,752 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,701 reviews)
"The Breakfast was pretty good eggs, sausage, potatos (little dinner ones though so odd for breakfast) pancakes (make your own fresh each time) and normal things you would expect. No working pool and you could tell it hadn't worked in a very long time. Laundry is a stacked washer dryer, harder to ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Knights Inn Nashville
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is ฿4,942 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,942
฿5,853 total
26 Jul - 27 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! (3,591 reviews)
"Check-in the was seamless, the staff was very friendly, and the location is close to everything Nashville has to offer."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
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 ฿3,699 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,699
฿4,402 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (4,505 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, but dated and outside of property, mostly elevators and doors were poorly maintained. There are designated smoking areas unfortunately they are near elevator and stairway entrances ..so if you don't smoke you are still subjected to the smell whenever you come n go....but for 1 night ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ฿6,260 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿6,260
฿7,391 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,503 reviews)
"Clean rooms and bathrooms! Fresh towels and nice property! Pool was a little small for all the folks staying there, crowded frequently. Staff was nice and helpful! Free water was a plus!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
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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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Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum while you're exploring the area.

SoBro

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

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.

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.



Downtown Nashville Travel Guide