StayAreasIs Music Valley a good place to stay in Nashville?
Yes, if you're here for the Grand Ole Opry or Gaylord Opryland. Hotels are good value with free parking, but Broadway is a 15 to 20 minute drive away.
Stay here if
- Families
- Opry fans
- Convention visitors
Look elsewhere if
- You want Broadway's nightlife
- You don't have a car
- You want a city feel
Hotels in Music Valley
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Staying in Music Valley
Music Valley is a good base if you're coming for the Grand Ole Opry, a convention at Gaylord Opryland or a family trip with a car. The Opry House, the resort and Opry Mills are all close together, about 15 to 20 minutes' drive north-east of downtown and 15 minutes from the airport.
The area is built around entertainment. The Grand Ole Opry puts on live country shows most weeks, the Gaylord Opryland Resort has acres of indoor gardens and waterfalls under glass and the SoundWaves water park, and Opry Mills has outlet shopping. The General Jackson Showboat cruises the river from its dock nearby.
The downside is that it's a world apart from downtown. There's no walkable neighbourhood, buses are slow, and every evening on Broadway means a 15 to 20 minute drive or rideshare each way. Restaurants are mostly chains.
What makes Music Valley worth considering is convenience and value. Hotels around the Opry often cost much less than downtown and have free parking and pools, which families love, and you can walk to the show. For an Opry-focused trip, it's the practical choice.
Getting around
- Grand Ole Opry21
- Tennessee State Capitol50
- Lower Broadway54
- Country Music Hall of Fame54
- Frist Art Museum54
- Ryman Auditorium55
- Nashville International Airport (BNA)20
Music Valley questions
Is Music Valley a good area to stay in Nashville?
Yes, if you're here for the Grand Ole Opry or Gaylord Opryland. Hotels are good value with free parking, but Broadway is a 15 to 20 minute drive away. It suits families, opry fans and convention visitors.
How much does a hotel in Music Valley cost?
A typical double is around $110 a night at a budget hotel, $165 mid-range and $550 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Music Valley?
About 20 minutes door to door: a taxi or rideshare takes about 15 minutes.
How far is Music Valley from the main sights?
Door to door from Music Valley: Grand Ole Opry 21 minutes, Tennessee State Capitol 50 minutes, Lower Broadway 54 minutes and Country Music Hall of Fame 54 minutes.