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 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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Nashville

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is Rp3.126.107 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp3.126.107
Rp3.693.723 total
26 May - 27 May
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! (6,026 reviews)
"Amazing.. Sarah, staff member, was an absolute pleasure…."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
623 Union St Nashville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.501.803 per night from 24 May to 25 May
Rp3.501.803
Rp4.615.165 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
"The hotel was great. Perfect location. The staff was beyond excellent! We arrived at 6am, asked if we could do an early check in and within 5 mins we had keys to our room! The room was clean and very spacious. Shower pressure was meh, but what hotel has powerful water pressure!? The complimentary ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is Rp2.929.900 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp2.929.900
Rp3.464.651 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (3,407 reviews)
"Great location to enjoy downtown"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
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 Rp2.454.606 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp2.454.606
Rp2.909.664 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (3,635 reviews)
"It was just OK"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
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 Rp1.663.268 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp1.663.268
Rp1.985.997 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (4,182 reviews)
"Clean room. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Good location. Only negative was $20/day for parking."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
311 3rd Avenue S Nashville TN
The price is Rp2.464.636 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp2.464.636
Rp2.921.278 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Broadway and Nissan Stadium are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
"Small rooms. They charge $60 a night parking. There is a loud constant noise coming from the vent in the bathroom. On the plus side, the rooms are clean and it's a good location, close to Broadway."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nashville

The District

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
North Gulch

North Gulch

While there might not be top attractions in North Gulch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Broadway and Ryman Auditorium.

North Gulch
SoBro

SoBro

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

SoBro
North Capitol

North Capitol

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

North Capitol
The Gulch

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
Nashville, Tennessee, USA downtown city skyline at dusk on the Cumberland River.

Rutledge Hill

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

Rutledge Hill


Downtown Nashville Travel Guide