Midtown Travel Guide
Nashville
Popular places to visit
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
If Vanderbilt University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nashville.
FirstBank Stadium
Catch an event at FirstBank Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Grand Ole Opry
Get tickets for a show at Grand Ole Opry, a favourite theatre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Midtown
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt
Room was clean but toilet ran constant, texture falling from ceiling in main room, shower head sprayed every direction other than where you were standing. Parking was $45 and in a small parking garage. Location was great and staff were friendly. For price expected a nicer maintained property.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Virgin Hotels Nashville
Staff was great and room clean. Loved that they gave us endless supply of water. One negative was we got married on this trip and my husband wanted to surprise me with rose petals on bed which the hotel says they do. But when they found out we booked thru expedia they would not do it. I was very ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt, TN
The hotel was great. The extra $50 a night to park was a shock. The neighborhood also did not feel safe.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Nashville/Vanderbilt
The staff were very nice, the breakfast was great. We were surprised by the high parking fee,however, it was $240 and we stayed 3 nights- so just be aware while you are comparing prices! The parking is technically run by a downtown service called “park happy” so the hotel doesn’t technically have ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville at Vanderbilt
Great rooms, great breakfast buffet and happy hour with drinks and snacks was a nice touch.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
West End
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to West End. A stop by The Parthenon or Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Center might round out your trip.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or Upper Room while you're exploring the area.
Edgehill
While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Nissan Stadium.
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.
North Gulch
While there might not be top attractions in North Gulch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Broadway and Nissan Stadium.
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
