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.


Stay near popular Downtown Nashville attractions

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 ฿5,583 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿5,583
฿6,603 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (6,178 reviews)
"Walking distance to downtown, amazing staff. I'd definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

3 out of 5
920 Broadway Nashville TN
The price is ฿4,379 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,379
฿5,748 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,107 reviews)
"Excellent stay we had a great time"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St Nashville TN
The price is ฿2,077 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,077
฿2,744 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,764 reviews)
"🌟 🌟 🌟 The guy at the front desk was super nice. They charge a ten-dollar parking fee "Even if you stay at the hotel," and you drive, you pay. There is a lot of scooters and bikes in their parking lot, it's a very tight parking lot at that. The bathroom for sure could be in better condition. The ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Knights Inn Nashville
Virgin Hotels Nashville

Virgin Hotels Nashville

4.5 out of 5
1 Music Square West Nashville TN
The price is ฿6,431 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿6,431
฿8,847 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (2,162 reviews)
"Staff were very unhelpful at check out"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Virgin Hotels Nashville
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
300 Korean Veterans Blvd Nashville TN
The price is ฿5,718 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿5,718
฿6,759 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 pool ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (3,630 reviews)
"My stay was great!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ฿6,391 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿6,391
฿7,545 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (2,556 reviews)
"Great stay overall!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Nashville

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SoBro

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

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.

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.

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.



Downtown Nashville Travel Guide