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

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$145 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$145
6 Jan - 7 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! (3,368 reviews)
The hotel was great near the gulch it was a 12 minute walk, 15 mintue walk from Broadway. The rooms were clean. The staff was very kind and the breakfast was excellent. I would return again.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 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 NZ$270 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$270
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (5,784 reviews)
Lovely staff, clean hotel, great location.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
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 NZ$166 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$166
6 Jan - 7 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! (3,223 reviews)
Room was good , beds were ok, breakfast was good , staff was very friendly at front desk and at breakfast

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St Nashville TN
The price is NZ$131 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$131
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,065 reviews)
The personnel were friendly and helpful. The rooms are small, but very clean. It's an older facility that has been updated, but for the price...it's a great deal.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

4.5 out of 5
210 MOLLOY ST Nashville TN
The price is NZ$373 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
NZ$373
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (1,878 reviews)
Excellent customer service from front desk staff and restaurant hostess

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S Nashville TN
The price is NZ$331 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
NZ$331
7 Jan - 8 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,127 reviews)
Room was spotless and they staff were awesome….

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
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
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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
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.

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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
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Rutledge Hill

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

Rutledge Hill


Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

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