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.


Stay near popular Downtown Nashville attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Nashville

Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
535 Rep. John Lewis Way S Nashville TN
The price is Rp2.740.104 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp2.740.104
Rp3.244.139 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is Rp3.929.886 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp3.929.886
Rp4.633.209 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (6,378 reviews)
"❤️❤️❤️"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place 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 Rp1.788.639 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.788.639
Rp2.133.495 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (5,083 reviews)
"Very convenient to Downtown and access to the interstate. Property is a little older, but overall it worked for us."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is Rp3.472.000 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp3.472.000
Rp4.098.629 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (4,005 reviews)
"The stay was ok but being on the 3rd floor and next to the street was very noisy. We could hear people talk and yelling well pass mid-night. Sirens from police and fire were noisy as well. The bed was not comfortable and the TV would not load any streaming apps even after we logged into our personal ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
300 Korean Veterans Blvd Nashville TN
The price is Rp3.118.491 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp3.118.491
Rp3.685.906 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 pool ...
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel

4 out of 5
211 Commerce Street Nashville TN
The price is Rp7.192.773 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
Rp7.192.773
Rp8.968.793 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Broadway and Ryman Auditorium are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"The hotel is gorgeous, and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. I do not have one thing negative to say about this beautiful hotel. If I were to give a recommendation, I wish there was a vending machine or a way to purchase bottled soft drinks for overnight. We didn't realize that we ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Nashville

Find the best Downtown Nashville areas for the activities you enjoy most.

SoBro

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

Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.

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.

East Nashville

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to East Nashville. A stop by Nissan Stadium or Cumberland River might round out your trip.

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.



Downtown Nashville Travel Guide