The Best Hotels Closest to Vanderbilt University in Nashville - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "The Gilmore."

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs, a grey sofa, and a large window with curtains.

1. The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel

12 South, 2.6 km from Vanderbilt University

Stacy

4.550.665 ₫

5.378.004 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a city view.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of a cityscape with buildings and cranes.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a glass coffee table, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'DRURY' sign at the top, large glass windows, and a modern architectural design.

2. Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

SoBro, 2.8 km from Vanderbilt University

Fredrick

5.260.022 ₫

6.206.178 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a bar.

A modern hotel pool area with sun loungers and a view of the city skyline.

A modern bar with a bartender, a well-stocked liquor display, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sectional sofa, a round table, and a unique spiral light fixture.

3. Grand Hyatt Nashville

Downtown Nashville, 2 km from Vanderbilt University

Rachel

9.296.637 ₫

10.918.926 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, chairs, and a grill.

A modern indoor recreational area with a pool table, foosball table, and comfortable seating.

A self-service beverage station with refrigerated drinks, snacks, and a coffee machine.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a grey sofa in the adjacent living area.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center

SoBro, 2.6 km from Vanderbilt University

William

5.068.881 ₫

5.983.021 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A conference room with a long table, six chairs, large windows, and a view of buildings and trees outside.

A modern hotel pool area with a long, straight pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

5. Motif on Nashville's Music Row

Music Row, 0.8 km from Vanderbilt University

Bridget

2.324.159 ₫

2.930.572 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with a long bar, seating areas, and a high ceiling with decorative moldings.

A modern rooftop bar with a pool, bar stools, and seating areas.

A bar area with a long counter, leather bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious room with large arched windows, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a brick wall.

6. Noelle

The District, 2.8 km from Vanderbilt University

Jolene

6.759.339 ₫

9.061.386 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, set against a backdrop of modern buildings and a clear sky.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel lobby with multiple floors, a central staircase, and a variety of seating areas including sofas and round tables.

7. Hilton Nashville Downtown

The District, 2.7 km from Vanderbilt University

April

7.165.702 ₫

8.431.061 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large tree, and a view of the cityscape at night.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A modern living room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

The exterior of a hotel with a prominent sign reading "THOMPSON NASHVILLE".

8. Thompson Nashville, by Hyatt

The Gulch, 1.7 km from Vanderbilt University

Catina

9.504.965 ₫

12.074.105 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a large table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern apartment with a living area, kitchen, and dining space.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of a bathroom and kitchen area.

A modern hallway with polished granite floors, a central chandelier, and two elevators.

9. The Nashville Reserve

Downtown Nashville, 2.4 km from Vanderbilt University

Robin L

5.644.387 ₫

6.654.926 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern hotel with a glass facade, illuminated signage, and a clean urban street view.

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, desk, TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

10. Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

SoBro, 2.8 km from Vanderbilt University

Brandon

5.423.038 ₫

6.396.499 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a patterned coffee table, and a piano.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a piano, and a bar area with stools.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large wall of greenery.

A modern balcony with a sofa, two ottomans, a small table, and a potted plant.

11. The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville

SoBro, 2.7 km from Vanderbilt University

Kendra

10.034.118 ₫

12.904.908 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A hotel entrance with a central sculpture, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A store with shelves stocked with snacks, shoes, and other items.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a grey armchair, a small ottoman, a side table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt, TN

West End, 0.6 km from Vanderbilt University

Cristina

3.615.272 ₫

4.285.932 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern outdoor bar area with a pool, seating, and a bar counter.

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, a city skyline view, and a mural on the wall.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a bar.

A multi-story hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent 'AC' sign on the top left corner.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

SoBro, 2.6 km from Vanderbilt University

Bradley

5.935.265 ₫

6.994.525 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and a dining area visible through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a food kiosk in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and three bar stools.

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Nashville West End Avenue

West End, 1.9 km from Vanderbilt University

Stephanie

3.608.762 ₫

4.278.333 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern multi-story residential building with balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, a ceiling fan, and a view to a living area with a sofa and coffee table.

A round dining table with a coffee pot, a fruit platter, and a cup of coffee. There are two chairs around the table. The room has a grey couch, a white armchair, and a wall with framed pictures.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

15. Belcourt by AvantStay

1 km from Vanderbilt University

Robert

2.589.777 ₫

4.517.602 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A balcony with a glass railing, two chairs, and a round table, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a large window overlooking a city skyline at night.

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee tables, and a city view.

An aerial view of a rooftop pool area with multiple lounge areas and a central swimming pool.

16. W Nashville

The Gulch, 1.7 km from Vanderbilt University

Meg

11.015.343 ₫

13.989.550 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, large windows offering a city view, and a modern interior design.

A bar area with a long wooden table, black and white checkered floor, and bar stools.

A modern dining area with a long table, two chairs, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

17. Kimpton Aertson Hotel by IHG

Music Row, 0.4 km from Vanderbilt University

Grace

5.937.348 ₫

7.711.522 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A buffet with various food items, including pastries, fruits, and beverages.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Nashville West End Avenue

West End, 1.9 km from Vanderbilt University

Brandon

3.267.104 ₫

3.879.447 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on a stone wall. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a blue patterned rug on the floor.

A modern hotel with a brick facade and large windows. It has a flat roof and is located in an urban area with other buildings nearby.

A modern lounge area with green upholstered sofas, a round white table, and a decorative glass sculpture.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a blue cushioned bench seating area, and pendant lighting.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville near Vanderbilt

West End, 1.2 km from Vanderbilt University

lynn

3.749.904 ₫

4.443.116 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bar with wooden tables and chairs, a bar counter with bottles, and framed pictures on the wall.

A building with a large illuminated sign reading "Graduate Nashville."

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large framed portrait, and a '50% off' sign.

A cozy, eclectic living room with a mix of vintage and modern furniture, including a red sofa, a patterned ottoman, and a unique wooden chair.

20. Graduate by Hilton Nashville

West End, 0.6 km from Vanderbilt University

Lynea

5.163.409 ₫

6.705.086 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Vanderbilt University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 698 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 3,709 reviews	View
Grand Hyatt Nashville	9.6 Exceptional 1,616 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Motif on Nashville's Music Row	9.4 Exceptional 2,519 reviews	View

Top Vanderbilt University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and friendly staff and close to everything we did"

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay. And easy walk to Broadway."

Motif on Nashville's Music Row

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay"

Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Easy walk to Vanderbilt University."

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

10/10 Excellent

"This was a self-reset get away. The room was clean and set up really nice. Had everything you need just as if you were at home. It was a great feeling for relaxation. The view was calming. Oh. I sleep so well. I didn't want to let the bed go. I'm looking forward to returning."

Hotel Fraye Nashville, Curio Collection By Hilton

8/10 Good

"Beware of the hidden fees $25 a day required to spend towards food etc $58 a day for parking not including tips.the pool is shared with the adjoining apartments. The staff is great. Clean comfortable beds..."

Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing, made my trip much more enjoyable."

Tempo By Hilton Nashville Midtown

8/10 Good

"I enjoy the stay! The hotel it is nice and have a beautiful decoration, very clean! What I did not like it that I had to argue to get my keys on time. At checking in time I was told my room was not cleans and ready to me due a delay on the cleaning crew! I was not happy about that after traveling you expect get your room on the time agreed. In the end after talking to a manager we were accommodated with couples minutes of delay. But the stress and have to argue to get something that is your right it is kind something you don’t want to deal with when you are vacationing."

Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about my stay was excellent. The staff were super friendly and very helpful."

Other attractions near Vanderbilt University

Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum during your travels in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Upper Room

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Upper Room during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Student Life Center

Learn about the events happening in Student Life Center during your trip to Nashville. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.

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The Stillery Midtown

After visiting The Stillery Midtown, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nashville. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.

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Memorial Gymnasium

Catch an event at Memorial Gymnasium during your trip to Nashville. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.

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Elliston Place

You can enjoy the entertainment at Elliston Place during your travels to Nashville. Discover the restaurants and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Charles Hawkins Field

Catch an event at Charles Hawkins Field during your trip to Nashville. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vanderbilt University?

Vanderbilt University is located in a welcoming area of Nashville known for its bar scene and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 796 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels are there near Vanderbilt University?

Expedia has 796 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Vanderbilt University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Vanderbilt University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Vanderbilt University.

What can I see and do near Vanderbilt University?

Study the collections at The Parthenon, Frist Art Museum or Adventure Science Center. Ryman Auditorium, Marathon Village and Printer's Alley are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Vanderbilt University. You can watch performances at Marathon Music Works, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Exit/In if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Vanderbilt University hotels

1. The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel

2. Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

3. Grand Hyatt Nashville

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center

5. Motif on Nashville's Music Row

6. Noelle

7. Hilton Nashville Downtown

8. Thompson Nashville, by Hyatt

9. The Nashville Reserve

10. Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

11. The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt, TN

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Nashville Downtown/Convention Center

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Nashville West End Avenue

15. Belcourt by AvantStay

16. W Nashville

17. Kimpton Aertson Hotel by IHG

18. Hilton Garden Inn Nashville West End Avenue

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville near Vanderbilt

20. Graduate by Hilton Nashville

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Top Vanderbilt University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Motif on Nashville's Music Row

Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

Hotel Fraye Nashville, Curio Collection By Hilton

Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt

Tempo By Hilton Nashville Midtown

Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG

Other attractions near Vanderbilt University

Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University

Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum

Upper Room

Student Life Center

The Stillery Midtown

Memorial Gymnasium

Elliston Place

Charles Hawkins Field

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