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

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is £166 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£166
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (6,061 reviews)
"The hotel employees were very friendly and accommodating. The hotel was very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay there."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is £146 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£146
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (3,454 reviews)
"Very convenient location and had everything we needed. Great gym! Wish they had a ROWER in their gym!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Virgin Hotels Nashville

Virgin Hotels Nashville

4.5 out of 5
1 Music Square West Nashville TN
The price is £224 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£224
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (2,169 reviews)
"Loved everything about the hotel. The pool was amazing. Staff super helpful. Close enough to broadway but in a quieter area."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Virgin Hotels 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 £92 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£92
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (4,259 reviews)
"Fabulous location in the middle of Nashville. Lovely big swimming pool. An oasis on hot days. Great breakfast too. Reception staff were very abrupt. No ' how y'all doing' or any pleasantries! To the point of being rude. All other staff were very nice."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
311 3rd Avenue S Nashville TN
The price is £141 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£141
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Broadway and Ryman Auditorium are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
"There was a fan constantly running in the bathroom. The shower defaulted to the hand held unit so that when the water was turned on it sprayed all over the place until you could grab it. The shower curtain was placed outside the boundaries of the shower and it was a flat pan so there was nothing ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Motto by Hilton 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 £143 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£143
22 Jun - 23 Jun
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! (2,809 reviews)
"Had a great time. Rooms were clean and available as soon as we arrived. Staff let us check in and provided an adjoining room for our girls trip. Breakfast buffet was great and staff were very friendly."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
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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


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