What's Downtown Memphis Like?
Visitors really like Downtown Memphis, especially its live music, restaurants, and riverfront access. Enjoy the neighborhood's entertainment venues, museums, and theater scene. Spend an afternoon at Memphis Music Hall of Fame or Gibson Guitar Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Statue of Elvis and Orpheum Theatre.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Memphis?
We have 148 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Memphis:
The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown
City-center guesthouse- Free WiFi • Spa tub • Garden • Walkable location
ARRIVE Memphis
Upscale hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Hotel with 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Fitness center • Walkable location
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Downtown
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Central location
The Peabody Memphis
Historic hotel with 2 restaurants, spa- Steam room • Health club • Bar • Babysitting services
How to Get to Downtown Memphis
Flying to:
- Memphis International Airport (MEM), 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Downtown Memphis
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Memphis
What to See in Downtown Memphis
- Beale Street
- Statue of Elvis
- The Peabody Memphis
- Peabody Ducks
- Cotton Exchange Building
Things to Do in Downtown Memphis
- Orpheum Theatre
- Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Gibson Guitar Museum
- Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
- The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
Other Popular Downtown Memphis Attractions
- Beale Street Landing
- FedExForum
- AutoZone Park
- Lorraine Motel
- National Civil Rights Museum