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 Amphitheater 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 honors 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 neighborhoods.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is £60 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£60
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (448 reviews)
Shady but surprisingly convenient.
"Pulling up to this Inn had me doubting at first but I was surprised at the rooms condition. Yes I say some needs work but over all great accommodations especially for the price and the location is amazing right down the road from downtown Nashville. Disappointed at having to pay for parking even ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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 £84 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£84
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,553 reviews)
"Nice comfortable"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is £144 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£144
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,352 reviews)
"Super friendly front desk and very clean and well-maintained."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

3 out of 5
1612 Church Street, Nashville, TN
The price is £108 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£108
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,070 reviews)
"No pool, but clean and more for adults than children"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville/The Gulch

Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville/The Gulch

3 out of 5
118 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
The price is £128 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£128
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bridgestone Arena and Ryman Auditorium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
"Good place, no parking"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville/The Gulch
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

3.5 out of 5
1407 Division Street, Nashville, TN
The price is £97 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£97
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-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! (2,796 reviews)
"This is a very well run hotel with a lot of thoughtful touches. Excellent breakfast, especially the made-for-you omelette. Very comfortable beds. They even have a free massage chair in the lobby, that we enjoyed a lot. Very easy parking and an easy five minute drive to downtown. Great restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nashville

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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
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featuring interior views

SoBro

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

SoBro
Tennessee State Capitol

North Capitol

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

North Capitol
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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
Cumberland Park

East Bank

If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.

East Bank
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Rutledge Hill

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

Rutledge Hill


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