Midtown Travel Guide
Memphis
Popular places to visit
Memphis Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Memphis Zoo home during your holiday in Memphis? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Overton Park
Overton Park is just one of the places to see in Memphis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Minglewood Hall
You can enjoy a show at Minglewood Hall during your stay in Memphis. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Memphis. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Overton Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Overton Square during your trip to Memphis. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Methodist University Hospital
If Methodist University Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Memphis.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Top hotels in Midtown
Holiday Inn Express Memphis Medical Center Midtown by IHG
Very clean and quie
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Gen X Inn
Wonderful
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hu. Hotel
Location is good, breakfast was only so-so,
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
This hotel is gorgeous and an Elboc lovers paradise! It is really close to Gracelands and the hotel supplies free shuttle buses there and to the airport. The rooms are beautiful and great size. All the staff are very polite and helpful. Amore expensive than other hotels available but if you’re looking ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
Our room was clean, but some things were not present: tissue paper, hair dryer, privacy sign, downstairs menu, WiFi instructions. The landline telephone basically worked, but the direct line buttons, i.e., Guest Services, Emergency, etc., did nothing when pressed.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Peabody Memphis
The breakfast was fantastic. Dinner not so much. The chef-driven Italian-American fusion seems to have been lost along with the old menu. Like a thousand other restaurants their entrees are steak. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese. Taste was decent. Alas, not accompanied by a scrap of bread or sprinkle ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Central Gardens
Though Central Gardens may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Minglewood Hall and Overton Square.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
Vollintine-Evergreen
Vollintine-Evergreen might not have many top sights, but Memphis Zoo and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Midtown
While East Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Overton Square and Children's Museum of Memphis.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper-Young Historic District is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
