South Memphis Travel Guide

Memphis

A theater with a marquee advertising a live performance by Nick Black.
An indoor exhibit with framed photographs and a large wooden table.
The entrance to the Church of God in Christ World Headquarters.
A museum exhibit with wooden panels and informational displays.
A large auditorium with rows of wooden chairs and a stage.

Stay near popular South Memphis attractions

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Stax Museum of American Soul Music

9.0/10 (311 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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Things to do

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

฿656
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

฿1,476
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Memphis Mojo Music Bus Tour

Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

฿1,260
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour

Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour

฿1,620
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis True Crime Tour

Memphis True Crime Tour

฿1,332
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis True Crime Tour
Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour

Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour

฿1,050
per adult
Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in South Memphis

Hu. Hotel

Hu. Hotel

3.5 out of 5
79 Madison Avenue Memphis TN
The price is ฿2,662 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,662
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hu. Hotel
The Peabody Memphis

The Peabody Memphis

5 out of 5
149 Union Avenue Memphis TN
The price is ฿6,907 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿6,907
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Beale Street and FedExForum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"housekeeping missed our room one day a call to the desk & we were taken care of"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

The Peabody Memphis
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

4 out of 5
33 BEALE STREET Memphis TN
The price is ฿4,748 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,748
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,912 reviews)
"Clean room, wonderful friendly staff, excellent location"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Big Cypress Lodge

Big Cypress Lodge

5 out of 5
1 Bass Pro Drive Memphis TN
The price is ฿6,700 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,700
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy 2 restaurants, private hot tubs and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,783 reviews)
"Great place great atmosphere and great location. It was great they have a downtown shuttle that was great."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Big Cypress Lodge
The Guest House at Graceland

The Guest House at Graceland

4 out of 5
3600 Elvis Presley Blvd Memphis TN
The price is ฿8,229 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿8,229
per night
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,940 reviews)
"The Pool could been cleaner"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The Guest House at Graceland
Memphis Riverline Hotel

Memphis Riverline Hotel

4 out of 5
250 N Main St Memphis TN
The price is ฿3,632 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,632
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Memphis Riverline Hotel
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Where to stay in South Memphis

Find the best South Memphis areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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East Memphis

Travellers to East Memphis praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Theatre Memphis and Memphis Botanic Garden.

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Midtown

Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.

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Whitehaven

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Whitehaven. A stop by Graceland or Tri-State Bank of Memphis might round out your trip.

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Southwind

Southwind is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mike Rose Soccer Complex or TPC Southwind.

South Memphis Travel Guide