Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
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Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Stay near popular Historic Downtown Franklin attractions
Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN

Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin

Franklin: Haunted History & Crime Walking Tour

Ghost Tour of Downtown Franklin Haunting Stories and History
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
"Fantastic staff gave great recommendations to events and help direct me around the town"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
"Everything was great! The room, beds, ac, location! The room had a safe, iron, ironing board, blow dryer, coffee maker, The included breakfast was excellent. Great way to start the day. Made to order omelet bar, biscuits and sausage gravy, make your own pancakes and waffles, sausage, cereal… The ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Knights Inn Nashville
"The Breakfast was pretty good eggs, sausage, potatos (little dinner ones though so odd for breakfast) pancakes (make your own fresh each time) and normal things you would expect. No working pool and you could tell it hadn't worked in a very long time. Laundry is a stacked washer dryer, harder to ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
"Do not book a stay here. The room we received did not match the online photos at all; most notably, there was no couch as pictured. The amenities were poorly maintained throughout our visit. The in-room coffee machine desperately needed to be descaled, the trash chute was completely locked down, ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
"This hotel reminded me of a cheap old Motel 6. It was dirty and gross. The carpet and curtains were filthy. There was moldy grout around the tub. Saw one dead bug and one live roach in the bathroom. The bed appeared to be clean and was comfortable."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland
"It was comfortable and great for my family as a stop on our cross-country move."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Franklin

Downtown Nashville
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Bridgestone Arena while you're exploring the area.

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.























