What's Downtown Memphis like?

People go to Downtown Memphis to see popular places such as National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, and to take in culture at top venues such as Orpheum Theatre. Travellers like the neighbourhood for its live music scene and beautiful river views, not to mention its selection of restaurants. FedEx Forum and Beale Street are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Memphis?

We have 141 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top places to stay in Downtown Memphis:

ARRIVE Memphis

4-star hotel with 2 bars and restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Big Cypress Lodge

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 bars

• • Free WiFi • Spa • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Central location

Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown

Guestrooms with private pools and comfy beds

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Central location

Hotel Napoleon, Ascend Hotel Collection

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Downtown

City centre hotel with indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Walkable location

How to get to Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the heart of Memphis.

Flying to:

• • Memphis, TN (MEM-Memphis Intl.), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Downtown Memphis

Things to see and do in and around Downtown Memphis

What to see in Downtown Memphis

• • FedEx Forum
• • Beale Street
• • National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel
• • AutoZone Park
• • Sun Studio

Things to do in Downtown Memphis

• • Orpheum Theatre
• • Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
• • Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
• • Fire Museum of Memphis
• • Cannon Center for Performing Arts

Other popular Downtown Memphis attractions

• • Beale Street Landing
• • Tom Lee Park
• • Mallory-Neely House
• • Court Square
• • Mud Island River Park

When is the best time to visit Memphis?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 27°C)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 8°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, April, November, May (average 140 mm of rainfall)