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 Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is Rp3.557.360 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp3.557.360
Rp4.197.036 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (6,286 reviews)
"After taking a red-eye flight, we arrived at the hotel around 8:00 a.m. exhausted and simply hoping to take advantage of the Hyatt’s early check-in options. Before I could even finish explaining our situation, the desk agent, Jazzmin, immediately blurted out that early check-in would cost $100. When ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 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
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.384.298 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp2.384.298
Rp2.827.326 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (4,890 reviews)
"Staff is awesome always ready to help."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

3 out of 5
1612 Church Street Nashville TN
The price is Rp2.811.391 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.811.391
Rp3.326.077 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,083 reviews)
"Modern"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

4 out of 5
808 14th Ave N Nashville TN
The price is Rp2.088.187 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp2.088.187
Rp2.890.618 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)
"Room & Property were clean & well kept. Great experience overall"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
The Capitol Hotel Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Capitol Hotel Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
711 Union Street Nashville TN
The price is Rp2.728.214 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.728.214
Rp3.229.028 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,169 reviews)
"Construction and renovations were an issue."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The Capitol Hotel Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Virgin Hotels Nashville

Virgin Hotels Nashville

4.5 out of 5
1 Music Square West Nashville TN
The price is Rp2.705.449 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.705.449
Rp3.855.900 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Virgin Hotels Nashville
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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 Upper Room while you're exploring the area.

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 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.

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.



Downtown Nashville Travel Guide