Experience Music City from the best hotels in Nashville
By Paul Oswell | September 11, 2025
Discover a stay in Nashville that reflects the joy, creativity, and energy of the city’s world-famous music scene.
Music has always been a great way for people to connect. It's often the soundtrack to many core memories, whether it’s seeing a sold-out concert at a legendary venue or pulling your signature dance moves in a local bar with friends. Nashville is a Tennessee city that is dedicated to creating these moments, with venues for every taste, unrivaled nightlife, and a lifetime of memories guaranteed. Here are our best Nashville hotel suggestions for a vacation that will hit all the high notes.
Graduate by Hilton Nashville
Nashville is known as Music City, and for very good reasons. Just walk down Broadway or Music Row, and you’ll hear country, rock, blues, and more being lapped up by the fans that flock here for an authentic live music experience. Just a short mosey away from the action is Graduate by Hilton Nashville, a chic boutique hotel that’s ideally located for exploring Nashville’s musical attractions. The hotel’s striking interior has artwork that pays tribute to some of the city’s local legends, and the playfully colorful public spaces will have you feeling like a rockstar upon arrival. Nothing beats a cocktail at White Limozeen, the hotel’s funky, retro rooftop bar and restaurant, before you head out for a memorable evening of live music at the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, or hopping between honky tonk bars.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
Nashville loves to honor the musical talents that forged the city’s reputation, and a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame is the quintessential Nashville experience. Discover the legends line the walls and relive their iconic moments while some of the most famous songs provide an unforgettable soundtrack to your stroll. By the time you’ve whistled a couple of your favorite tunes, you can be at Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch. This property is in a plum location for music fans, with Music City Center, Ryman Auditorium, the Johnny Cash Museum, and Bridgestone Arena all within walking distance. Complimentary bike rentals make it easy to explore, too. Take in the entire city skyline while enjoying tapas and cocktails at the hotel’s beautiful Vue Rooftop Lounge. You’ll be singing the praises of these views well beyond your Nashville visit.
Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
It wouldn’t be a trip to the South without experiencing some of the region’s classic cuisine, whether at a nearby honky tonk or on a picnic in Centennial Park. Nashville is rightly known for its incredible barbecue, its spicy “hot chicken,” and Nashville-style fried catfish — another dish that’s fired up with cayenne and paprika. You won’t want to miss the fried bologna sandwich at famed honky tonk Robert’s Western World. The local craft beer scene and Tennessee whiskey tastings are also worth adding to any foodie tour of the city. Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch has its own taproom, with local drafts complementing the contemporary American cuisine. COA is the hotel’s agave oasis, with wonderful Mexican food and the largest agave bottle list in the state. For more casual bites, try the Five Points Pizza Window or 8th and Roast Coffee Bar, but all of the hotel's options will fuel you up for a memorable night of musical adventures.
Paul Oswell
Paul Oswell is a British award-winning journalist and published travel author based in New Orleans, Louisiana. His books include Bucket List North America and The Great American Road Trip, as well as New Orleans' Historic Hotels. He has also been an editor of and contributor to several guidebooks/editions published by Dorling Kindersley (owned by Penguin), including New Orleans, Florida, Orlando, Los Angeles, California, and The United States. His work has appeared in Conde Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure (both of which he has written multiple online travel guides for) and The Guardian, as well as dozens of international newspaper and magazine titles, and inflight magazines for major airlines.
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