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

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 NZ$305 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$305
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (2,496 reviews)
Clean room, normal hotel breakfast, ran out of hot water during shower

Reviewed on 2 Apr 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 NZ$388 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$388
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,002 reviews)
Location was great

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

4.5 out of 5
210 MOLLOY ST Nashville TN
The price is NZ$449 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$449
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,907 reviews)
The hotel was clean an the staff was helpful. Great food in the lobby, and close to everything on Broadway. Very good stay.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown 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 NZ$198 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$198
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (3,879 reviews)
Was fantastic thank goodness for foreign workers they are so hard working and polite

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville

Margaritaville Hotel Nashville

4.5 out of 5
425 Rep. John Lewis Way S Nashville TN
The price is NZ$591 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$591
22 Apr - 23 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,927 reviews)
Amazing stat to finish

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

4 out of 5
808 14th Ave N Nashville TN
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$329 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$329
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Broadway and Nissan Stadium are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)
Clean room. Walkable to Broadway.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
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

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
North Gulch

North Gulch

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

North Gulch
SoBro

SoBro

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

SoBro
North Capitol

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

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
Nashville, Tennessee, USA downtown city skyline at dusk on the Cumberland River.

Rutledge Hill

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

Rutledge Hill


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