Downtown Memphis Travel Guide

Memphis

Beale Street showing nightlife, night scenes and street scenes
Beale Street showing nightlife, night scenes and street scenes
National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel showing outdoor art and signage
Downtown Memphis featuring a sunset and street scenes
Memphis Music Hall of Fame showing a small town or village

Popular places to visit

Beale Street featuring street scenes, signage and nightlife

Beale Street

With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

Beale Street
Mini Takes the States 2014 Road Rally Memphis to St.Louis Leg: If you are going to spend the money .... put up a BIG SIGN. #MTTS2014 #minitakesthestates #go11

FedExForum

Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

FedExForum
National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel

National Civil Rights Museum

You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

National Civil Rights Museum
Peabody Ducks showing performance art as well as a large group of people

Peabody Ducks

Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Peabody Ducks
Two words: the ducks. These ducks march into the fountain in the middle of the hotel two times a day, swim around for a while, then march right back out and ride an elevator up to their suite. True story. I couldn't make that up. Peabody Hotel tradition.

The Peabody Memphis

You can learn about the history of Memphis with a stop at The Peabody Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

The Peabody Memphis
J65H5C Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Orpheum Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Orpheum Theatre, a popular theatre in Memphis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Orpheum Theatre

Things to do

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Rp334.900
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
The Shell's Backstage History Experience tour

Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour

Rp269.120
per adult
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Rp6.385.208
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App

Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App

Rp285.772
per traveller
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp169.095
per traveller
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Memphis True Crime Tour

Memphis True Crime Tour

Rp683.060
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis True Crime Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Memphis

Hu. Hotel

Hu. Hotel

3.5 out of 5
79 Madison Avenue Memphis TN
The price is Rp1.475.802 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
Rp1.475.802
Rp1.829.975 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,728 reviews)
The room was fine. The desk staff were very friendly. We enjoyed our stay. The only thing we didn't like was slow drain in the bathroom sink.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hu. Hotel
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

4 out of 5
33 BEALE STREET Memphis TN
The price is Rp2.624.544 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp2.624.544
Rp3.150.294 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,489 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown

Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown

2.5 out of 5
100 N Front St Memphis TN
The price is Rp1.718.874 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp1.718.874
Rp2.074.811 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,071 reviews)
View to Mississippi River and Bass Pro Shop huge pyramid.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel

Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
250 N Main St Memphis TN
The price is Rp2.174.838 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
Rp2.174.838
Rp2.725.010 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean convenient location

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
ARRIVE Memphis

ARRIVE Memphis

4 out of 5
477 S Main St Memphis TN
The price is Rp2.145.060 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.145.060
Rp2.581.138 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Very clean and staff is nice

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

ARRIVE Memphis
Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
22 N B.B. King Blvd Memphis TN
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,646 reviews)
The room was very clean, and the staff was very friendly.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Memphis

South Main Street Memphis, Tennessee

South Main

While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.

South Main
Coyote Ugly

New Pathways

If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.

New Pathways
Spectacular sunset from the top of Bass Pro.

Pinch District

If you're spending some time in Pinch District, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion are top sights worth seeing.

Pinch District
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Medical District

While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.

Medical District
Spectacular sunset from the top of Bass Pro.

Uptown

Uptown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Cannon Center for Performing Arts while you're in town.

Uptown
View of Mississippi River from Hernando de Soto Bridge at Arkansas/Tennessee border.

Mud Island

Get to know Mud Island by checking out its river views, live music and theatres. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid or Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your time in the area.

Mud Island

Downtown Memphis Travel Guide