South Memphis Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A theater with a marquee advertising a live performance by Nick Black.
An indoor exhibit with framed photographs and a large wooden table.
The entrance to the Church of God in Christ World Headquarters.
A museum exhibit with wooden panels and informational displays.
A large auditorium with rows of wooden chairs and a stage.

Stay near popular South Memphis attractions

A theater marquee with the words "STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC" in red letters.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

9.0/10 (311 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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Activities

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

AU$29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis Mojo Music Bus Tour

Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

AU$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour

Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour

AU$46
per adult
Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour
Memphis True Crime Tour

Memphis True Crime Tour

AU$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis True Crime Tour
Memphis Discovery Tour

Memphis Discovery Tour

AU$71
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Memphis Discovery Tour
Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

AU$43
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best South Memphis Hotel Deals

Hu. Hotel

Hu. Hotel

3.5 out of 5
79 Madison Avenue Memphis TN
The price is AU$155 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$155
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hu. Hotel
The Peabody Memphis

The Peabody Memphis

5 out of 5
149 Union Avenue Memphis TN
The price is AU$373 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$373
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Beale Street and FedExForum are located ...
The Peabody Memphis
Big Cypress Lodge

Big Cypress Lodge

5 out of 5
1 Bass Pro Drive Memphis TN
The price is AU$418 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$418
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy 2 restaurants, private hot tubs and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,832 reviews)
"The room was fantastic. Loved the porch and the fun view of everything. Bed was super comfy and the shower was the best I’ve ever been in…."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Big Cypress Lodge
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

4 out of 5
33 BEALE STREET Memphis TN
The price is AU$288 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$288
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,992 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very convenient location and very friendly, helpful staff. Enjoyed my two-night stay."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
The Guest House at Graceland

The Guest House at Graceland

4 out of 5
3600 Elvis Presley Blvd Memphis TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$371 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$371
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,025 reviews)
"We enjoyed are stay at the guesthouse. It had very comfortable beds and was very quiet. The only thing we didnt like was the room was too warm for us, it was 75 degrees when we first got there, but after a few hours it got comfortable. The hotel was very nice. The shuttle rides to and from the mansion ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

The Guest House at Graceland
Memphis Riverline Hotel

Memphis Riverline Hotel

4 out of 5
250 N Main St Memphis TN
The price is AU$230 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$230
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Memphis Riverline Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in South Memphis

Find the best South Memphis areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street lined with neon signs and a crowd of people walking.

Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A bridge with blue lights at dusk.

East Memphis

Travellers to East Memphis praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Leftwich Tennis Center and Theatre Memphis.

A neon-lit street with signs for restaurants and clubs.

Midtown

Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.

A garden with a plaque about Graceland, a historic site built in 1939.

Whitehaven

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Whitehaven. A stop by Graceland or Southland Mall might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a prominent bridge, a river, and a large building with a unique architectural design.

Southwind

Southwind is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mike Rose Soccer Complex or TPC Southwind.

South Memphis Travel Guide

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