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 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.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Nashville Hotel Deals

Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$121 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$121
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (793 reviews)
"Yes. The beds were very comfortable. Good price for the location. I will stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
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$208 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$208
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,985 reviews)
"This is my second time staying here. It's by far the cheapest place to stay. The beds are very comfortable. I like the idea they have 3 massage chairs in the lobby that you can us for free. The breakfast is very good. There is even a guy that makes you omlette the way you want. I would recomend this ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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$347 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$347
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,583 reviews)
"Great location to access the lights of Nashville. Fairly safe. Some street folk after dark."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown - Stadium by IHG

Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown - Stadium by IHG

2.5 out of 5
211 N 1st Street, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$232 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$232
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (973 reviews)
"Stay was great!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown - Stadium by IHG
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 AU$253 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$253
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,052 reviews)
"Bed was very comfortable. Aircon was good. Breakfast adequate. For one of my showers it remained scalding hot and I couldn’t turn it down at all. Don’t really care for only having the rain shower option."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$327 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$327
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,001 reviews)
"My wife and I spent a few days at the Cambria and had a great time! It was very quiet and was at a very convenient location. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the little convenience store right in the lobby was a nice feature. Ate at both the Nashhouse and the True music room and both were ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
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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 Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.

The District
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showing 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 Ryman Auditorium.

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


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