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

Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is ฿4,865 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿4,865
฿5,761 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (3,344 reviews)
Only real complaint is having to scan QR code for tv. Do not like putting info in, just to watch tv. Location was perfect.

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ฿5,476 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿5,476
฿6,474 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (6,009 reviews)
Brief overnight visit, location was great for trip and staff were friendly and helpful!

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
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 ฿4,167 per night from 3 May to 4 May
฿4,167
฿4,946 total
3 May - 4 May
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! (4,051 reviews)
Are fire alarm went off at 1:30 am 1:40am and 2am. Only are room and staffs solution was to just uninstall are smoke detector instead of trying to fix it or give us a different room for the night. Once he took out are smoke detector the room to are left started going off then stopped also. The breakfast ...

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
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 ฿4,166 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿4,166
฿5,475 total
25 May - 26 May
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,643 reviews)
Room was clean, breakfast was good, staff was very helpful and friendly. Annoying was the out of order elevators, 2 out of 3. And it was off putting to see most of the upper exterior Holiday Inn signs dysfuntional. Evoked 2 star hotel vibe, and the staff etc mentioned above doesn't deserve that. ...

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
623 Union St Nashville TN
The price is ฿6,442 per night from 3 May to 4 May
฿6,442
฿8,490 total
3 May - 4 May
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (598 reviews)
The hotel was wonderful. It was very clean, staff was attentive, albeit a few housekeeping mixups that were rectified by management, friendly staff, great lobby restaurant, and great location. I will return there next time I am in Nashville.

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
311 3rd Avenue S Nashville TN
The price is ฿5,200 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿5,200
฿6,152 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Broadway and Nissan Stadium are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
We really enjoyed our 2-night stay at the Motto. Very clean and a fabulous little restaurant. Great location, close, but a little away from the loudness of Broadway. Rooms are small, but we knew that. Our only complaint were the blinds. They didn’t block enough light out, so bring eye masks.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nashville

The District

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.

The District
North Gulch

North Gulch

While there might not be top attractions in North Gulch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Broadway and Ryman Auditorium.

North Gulch
SoBro

SoBro

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

SoBro
North Capitol

North Capitol

While visiting North Capitol, you might make a stop by sights like First Horizon Park and Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

North Capitol
The Gulch

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.

The Gulch
Nashville, Tennessee, USA downtown city skyline at dusk on the Cumberland River.

Rutledge Hill

Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Broadway and Ryman Auditorium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rutledge Hill


Downtown Nashville Travel Guide