Game Weekend

Nashville

Hotels near Bridgestone Arena

7 places to stay, with the neighborhood and game-night journey explained.

Full weekend guide

Downtown and Lower Broadway

The Hermitage Hotel

A historic downtown hotel whose own FAQ puts Bridgestone Arena at a 9-minute walk, the same as the honky-tonks on Broadway.

  • Walk route
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Parking is valet only, at a nightly charge, and the garage has a 6’7” height limit.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Walk down Broadway, or along 5th or 6th Avenue, to the arena at 501 Broadway.
Getting back
Walk back the same way with the crowd, or stop at a honky-tonk on the way.
Address
231 6th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219
Hotel website

Downtown and Lower Broadway

Noelle

A boutique hotel in a restored Art Deco building downtown, with Lona and the Rare Bird rooftop bar on site for the night before the game.

  • Walk route
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Valet is the only parking listed, and a nightly destination amenity fee applies. The hotel’s site puts the arena within walking distance but gives no time.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Walk down Broadway, or along 5th or 6th Avenue, to the arena at 501 Broadway.
Getting back
Walk back the same way with the crowd, or stop at a honky-tonk on the way.
Address
200 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219
Hotel website

Downtown and Lower Broadway

Margaritaville Hotel Nashville

A SoBro hotel two blocks from Broadway. Its FAQ names convenient access to Broadway, Bridgestone Arena and Music City Center.

  • Walk route
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Parking is valet only and a nightly destination fee applies. The FAQ gives no exact walking time to the arena.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Walk down Broadway, or along 5th or 6th Avenue, to the arena at 501 Broadway.
Getting back
Walk back the same way with the crowd, or stop at a honky-tonk on the way.
Address
425 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN 37203
Hotel website

Midtown, West End and the Gulch

Hutton Hotel

A Midtown hotel near Music Row with valet and self-parking in its own garage. Its FAQ puts it 5 minutes from downtown and Broadway, where Bridgestone Arena is.

  • Rideshare
  • Rail / transit
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There’s no shuttle, breakfast isn’t included, and a destination amenity fee applies. The arena is a ride away.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Take a rideshare to 501 Broadway, or ride WeGo Route 3 West End to WeGo Central and continue on foot.
Getting back
Book a rideshare back from Broadway, or walk to WeGo Central for a bus.
Address
1808 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Hotel website

Midtown, West End and the Gulch

Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza

A West End hotel next to Vanderbilt University, with the Masons at West End supper club on site.

  • Rideshare
  • Rail / transit
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No airport or arena shuttle; the hotel suggests taxis, public transport or rideshare.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Take a rideshare to 501 Broadway, or ride WeGo Route 3 West End to WeGo Central and continue on foot.
Getting back
Book a rideshare back from Broadway, or walk to WeGo Central for a bus.
Address
2100 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Hotel website

BNA airport and Donelson

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport

An airport hotel off I-40, two miles from BNA and about seven miles from downtown, with a free airport shuttle, free parking and free breakfast.

  • Drive
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The shuttle serves the airport, not the arena. Plan your own way downtown for the game.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Drive to Nissan Stadium’s Lot R and ride the 5–7 minute shuttle to the arena, or walk the pedestrian bridge in 10–12 minutes.
Getting back
Ride the shuttle or walk the bridge back to Lot R. The shuttle runs until two hours after the game, and the lot is locked once it closes.
Address
531 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Hotel website

BNA airport and Donelson

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland

An airport-area hotel off I-40 and Highway 155, with a free BNA shuttle, free on-site parking and free breakfast.

  • Drive
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The shuttle serves the airport, not the arena. Plan your own way downtown for the game.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Drive to Nissan Stadium’s Lot R and ride the 5–7 minute shuttle to the arena, or walk the pedestrian bridge in 10–12 minutes.
Getting back
Ride the shuttle or walk the bridge back to Lot R. The shuttle runs until two hours after the game, and the lot is locked once it closes.
Address
2345 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
Hotel website

Get to know the areas

Downtown and Lower BroadwayWalking to the game and a night on Broadway

Stay among the honky-tonks and museums and walk to the arena’s own address on Broadway, with no river to cross.

Honky-tonks with live music, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame

To the arena
Walk down Broadway, or along 5th or 6th Avenue, to the arena at 501 Broadway.
After the game
Walk back the same way with the crowd, or stop at a honky-tonk on the way.
The tradeoff
Downtown hotels here publish valet parking only, at a nightly charge, and two of the three add a nightly destination fee. Broadway is loud and crowded on weekend nights.

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Midtown, West End and the GulchA calmer base with food nearby

Stay near Vanderbilt and Music Row, with breakfast and seafood in the Gulch and a ride to the arena.

University streets, hotel bars and Gulch brunch spots

To the arena
Take a rideshare to 501 Broadway, or ride WeGo Route 3 West End to WeGo Central and continue on foot.
After the game
Book a rideshare back from Broadway, or walk to WeGo Central for a bus.
The tradeoff
The hotels here publish no walking time to the arena, and Loews puts downtown less than two miles away, so plan on a rideshare or a WeGo bus.

Hotels in this area

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BNA airport and DonelsonEarly flights and arriving with a car

Stay near the airport with a free airport shuttle, free parking and breakfast, and drive in for the game.

Airport hotel corridor off I-40, near the Grand Ole Opry

To the arena
Drive to Nissan Stadium’s Lot R and ride the 5–7 minute shuttle to the arena, or walk the pedestrian bridge in 10–12 minutes.
After the game
Ride the shuttle or walk the bridge back to Lot R. The shuttle runs until two hours after the game, and the lot is locked once it closes.
The tradeoff
The hotels’ shuttles serve the airport only, so the trip to the arena is on you. La Quinta puts downtown about seven miles away.

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Hotel questions

Can I walk to the game from Broadway?

Yes. The arena’s address is 501 Broadway, on the same street as the honky-tonks. The Hermitage Hotel counts it as a 9-minute walk from the hotel.

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