What's Downtown Nashville Like?

People go to Downtown Nashville to see famous places such as Ryman Auditorium, as well as its many attractions like Johnny Cash Museum. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's live music scene and selection of bars. Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Nashville?

We have 530 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Downtown Nashville:

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Capitol View, TN

Hotel with pool bar, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • 24-hour front desk

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

3-star hotel with outdoor pool, indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Central location

The Hermitage Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Fairlane Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Grand Hyatt Nashville

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • 3 bars • 24-hour health club • Café • Outdoor pool

How to Get to Downtown Nashville

Flying to:

• • Nashville International Airport (BNA), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Downtown Nashville
• • Smyrna, TN (MQY), 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Downtown Nashville

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Nashville

What to See in Downtown Nashville

• • Bridgestone Arena
• • Nashville Municipal Auditorium
• • Music City Center
• • Nissan Stadium
• • Tennessee State Capitol

Things to Do in Downtown Nashville

• • Ryman Auditorium
• • Johnny Cash Museum
• • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• • Nashville Broadway
• • Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Other Popular Downtown Nashville Attractions

• • Tennessee Performing Arts Center
• • Riverfront Park
• • Ascend Amphitheater
• • Marathon Music Works
• • Tennessee State Museum

When Is the Best Time to Visit Nashville?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 42°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, November, December, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)