Find Historic Hotels in Downtown Nashville, TN

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance during your vacation in Downtown Nashville. And while you’re here, you can check out the entertainment choices and great live music. You can also discover the area’s fascinating museums.

Based on our travel expertise, IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE IN NASHVILLE! is a top resort for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a fitness center and concierge services. Ryman Auditorium is a short 9-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection and IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE IN NASHVILLE!.

In Downtown Nashville, you’ll find 972 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 3 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Downtown Nashville is notable for landmarks like Ryman Auditorium, Printer’s Alley, and Frist Art Museum. Known for its live music and theaters, cultural venues include Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and Johnny Cash Museum. Other popular sights include Broadway and Nissan Stadium.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a vacation in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Downtown Nashville, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Downtown Nashville, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.