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 House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

4 out of 5
535 Rep. John Lewis Way S Nashville TN
The price is ฿4,859 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,859
฿5,758 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ฿5,433 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿5,433
฿6,427 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St Nashville TN
The price is ฿2,075 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿2,075
฿2,741 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
Knights Inn Nashville
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 ฿3,190 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,190
฿3,808 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel

4 out of 5
211 Commerce Street Nashville TN
The price is ฿10,596 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿10,596
฿13,440 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Broadway and Ryman Auditorium are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (15 reviews)
"Not worth the price"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium

Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium

2.5 out of 5
303 Interstate Dr Nashville TN
The price is ฿3,212 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,212
฿3,835 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,818 reviews)
"The hotel is old and dated. Room was fine they are small. Staff was helpful. Only had our room cleaned once but they did a great job. Pool is absolutely disgusting is not useable in any way it should be advertised as closed"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium
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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.

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 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.

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