Is The Gulch a good place to stay in Nashville?

The Gulch is a good base if you want a stylish hotel close to the action but not on top of it. Lower Broadway is about a 15 minute walk east, Midtown and Music Row are a short walk west, and the Frist Art Museum and Union Station sit on the edge of the neighbourhood.

The area was a rail yard not so long ago, and now it's one of Nashville's most polished districts. 12th Avenue South has restaurants, brunch spots, boutiques and the famous 'What Lifts You' wings mural, Division Street has hotels and bars, and the rooftop terraces have views over the skyline. The Station Inn still hosts bluegrass jams among the glass towers.

The downside is the price. Hotels here are among the most expensive in Nashville, restaurants aren't cheap, and the area can feel more like a new development than a neighbourhood with history. Weekends get busy with groups heading to Broadway.

What makes the Gulch worth considering is the balance. You get calmer streets and great food on your doorstep, but you're still close enough to walk to the honky-tonks and back. For couples and groups who want comfort and style, it's a very easy choice.