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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Top hotels in Downtown Nashville

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

3.5 out of 5
1407 Division Street Nashville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £102 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£102
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,832 reviews)
"I didn't like that the staff was trying to charge me twice the amount I paid for the same room the night before . Never again will I stay here"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is £147 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£147
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (6,179 reviews)
"I was not happy with the hotel I booked my room with a king bed paid for a king bed room when I arrived to check in I was told the changed my reservation to two queen beds because they had to even out the hotel and they were over booked. . If I wanted two queen beds I would have booked that kind ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St Nashville TN
The price is £63 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£63
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! (1,727 reviews)
"Clean an quiet."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Knights Inn Nashville
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is £131 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£131
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (3,618 reviews)
"Amazing stay with great views! Highly recommend. A block over from broadway!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S Nashville TN
The price is £167 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£167
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (2,513 reviews)
"LOVE THIS HOTEL! the price the pool the short walk to broadway and everywhere else"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Cambria Hotel 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 £89 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£89
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (4,566 reviews)
"The breakfast was great . The people who ran it kept it clean and well stocked . Sheets were soft and pillows were great . Staff at desk helpful"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
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Where to stay in Downtown Nashville

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Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum while you're exploring the area.

SoBro

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

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

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