Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 Amphitheater 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 honors 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 neighborhoods.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Nashville Hotel Deals

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 AU$170 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,990 reviews)
"Staff was very nice"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$396 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$396
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,003 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Knights Inn Nashville
Knights Inn Nashville
1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$128 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$128
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,968 reviews)
"We like this hotel, affordable and can walk to downtown bars."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
3 out of 5
300 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$288 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$288
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (3,002 reviews)
"Very convenient walk to Broadway"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
4.5 out of 5
425 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$451 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$451
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,485 reviews)
"Everything was great here"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
3 out of 5
920 Broadway, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$266 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,447 reviews)
"Personnel staff was very nice, friendly, courteous & helpful with questions-directions we had. Enjoyed breakfast & coffee daily, area very clean, staff workers very friendly. Rooms were comfortable, bathrooms need a little attention (painting etc). Only issue, they have a small store, very expensive ..."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nashville

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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 Schermerhorn Symphony Center might round out your trip.

The District
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featuring interior views

SoBro

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

SoBro
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North Gulch

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

North Gulch
Tennessee State Capitol

North Capitol

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

North Capitol
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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
Cumberland Park

East Bank

If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.

East Bank

Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

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