Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
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Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Stay near popular Historic Downtown Franklin attractions
Things to do

Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour

Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
"Room was great! Very large, clean, quiet and comfortable. Great location. Wonderful view of downtown. We could walk to all venues and attractions. Never took our car out of the garage. The front desk was very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was abundant but so-so."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
"Hotel needs a major upgrade and renovation. Shower had cracks in it. We had yellow sheets on the bed and a chunk of hair in middle of bed. We will not be back. Plus charge extra to have a parking spot overnight."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Knights Inn Nashville
"Over all it wasn’t bad, you get what u pay for, the only thing bothered me is the 10 bucks per car per night fee, where there’s a huge sign saying “ park at your own risk, we’re not responsible if your car is broken into”, this is inside the hotel’s parking lot, if I’m parking at my own risk, why ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
"Great stay, great location, pool was awesome. Price was high for the area."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
"I loved the outdoor pool. The hotel was in the perfect location to walk to a lot of the popular sites I would definitely stay there again"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
"Great location 1 block away from Broadway and the main action, nice spacious room with a view, modern rustic feel, excellent amenities. Easy check in and checkout with super friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Historic Downtown Franklin

Downtown Nashville
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Bridgestone Arena while you're exploring the area.

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.























