What's Downtown Memphis Like?

People go to Downtown Memphis to see favorite places like National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, and to take in culture at top venues like Orpheum Theatre. Travelers like the neighborhood for its live music scene and beautiful river views, not to mention its selection of restaurants. FedEx Forum and Beale Street are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Memphis?

We have 137 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Memphis:

ARRIVE Memphis

4-star hotel with 2 bars, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Big Cypress Lodge

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 4 bars

• • Free WiFi • Spa • 24-hour fitness center • Terrace • Central location

Hotel Napoleon, Ascend Hotel Collection

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

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

Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown

Guestrooms with private pools, comfy beds

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Central location

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Downtown

City-center hotel with indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Walkable location

How to Get to Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the heart of Memphis.

Flying to:

• • Memphis International Airport (MEM), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Downtown Memphis

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Memphis

What to See in Downtown Memphis

• • FedEx Forum
• • Beale Street
• • National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel
• • AutoZone Park
• • Sun Studio

Things to Do in Downtown Memphis

• • Orpheum Theatre
• • Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
• • Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
• • Cannon Center for Performing Arts
• • Fire Museum of Memphis

Other Popular Downtown Memphis Attractions

• • Beale Street Landing
• • Tom Lee Park
• • Mallory-Neely House
• • Court Square
• • Mud Island River Park

When Is the Best Time to Visit Memphis?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 46°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, April, November, May (average 5 inches of rainfall)