Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Nashville which includes a city, a sunset and boating
Downtown Nashville which includes a city, a sunset and boating
Downtown Nashville featuring street scenes and a city
Downtown Nashville featuring night scenes, a bridge and a city
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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

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$142 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$142
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (3,309 reviews)
Nice place, good job

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 AU$125 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$125
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (3,528 reviews)
Great location, clean room, good breakfast with live counter for omelette. Value for money

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
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$166 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$166
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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 helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,224 reviews)
Staff was great. Everyone I interacted with or even passed by greeted me with a smile. They were helpful in recommending places to eat and visit in the area as well. The rooms are clean and a good size. The one major downside is that the walls are super thin. My neighbors seemed to be speaking in ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is AU$255 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$255
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,853 reviews)
Very convenient to Broadway, 5 min safe walk. Clean room and bed, ni e view.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Tempo By Hilton Nashville Downtown

Tempo By Hilton Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
127 Rosa L Parks Blvd. Nashville TN
The price is AU$259 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$259
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,283 reviews)
My favorite Nashville hotel yet!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Tempo By Hilton Nashville Downtown
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
535 Rep. John Lewis Way S Nashville TN
The price is AU$221 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$221
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,508 reviews)
breakfast was great, with lots of choices. The staff was very friendly and it was always nice and tidy .

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
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

The District which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

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
My new fav city

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
Rooftop bar and pool with beautiful 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
The solar eclipse sequence from Aug 2017 stacked

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 showing a sunset, street scenes and a city

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
Neat courtyard upstairs with bars and live music

Rutledge Hill

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

Rutledge Hill


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