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Hotels near Frist Art Museum, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 11 of the 25 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of Frist Art Museum; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.

Downtown and Broadway: choose Downtown for live music on foot, not an early bedtime. SoBro and Music City Center: stay here for downtown convenience with a little distance from Broadway's chaos. The Gulch: a polished, walkable base for dinners and shopping rather than nonstop honky-tonks. Midtown and Vanderbilt: a practical alternative for campus visits, varied nightlife and trips beyond Broadway.

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Hotels near Frist Art Museum, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of Frist Art Museum; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.

Compound search: hotels within about 15 minutes’ walk of Frist Art Museum; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Downtown & Broadway; SoBro & Music City Center; The Gulch; Midtown & Vanderbilt. Order: closest to the landmark first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (11 of 25 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Downtown & Broadway: Choose Downtown for live music on foot, not an early bedtime. Typical $385 a night. Subway: Explore the downtown attractions on foot.
  • SoBro & Music City Center: Stay here for downtown convenience with a little distance from Broadway's chaos. Typical $395 a night. Subway: Walk to Broadway, museums and Bridgestone Arena.
  • The Gulch: A polished, walkable base for dinners and shopping rather than nonstop honky-tonks. Typical $325 a night. Subway: Walk locally and allow about 20 minutes to Lower Broadway.
  • Midtown & Vanderbilt: A practical alternative for campus visits, varied nightlife and trips beyond Broadway. Typical $263 a night. Subway: WeGo 3 runs along West End/Broadway and 7 along the Broadway/21st Avenue corridor.

Hotels, closest first (6)

1. Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn Express

2. JW Marriott Nashville — 5-star, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

3. The Westin Nashville — 4-star, Westin

4. Renaissance Nashville Hotel — 4-star, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts

5. W Nashville — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

6. Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center — 3-star, Choice Hotels

More hotels in the area (19)

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Where to stay, closest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG, Downtown & Broadway
    #1 of 6 · Downtown & Broadway

    Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn Express

    $270a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A lower-rate Broadway base with included breakfast and consistently helpful staff. You accept some street and room noise, plus limited valet-only parking. Two minutes' walk to Frist Art Museum.

    $89/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $541 vs $718 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $541 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. JW Marriott Nashville, Downtown & Broadway
    #2 of 6 · Downtown & Broadway

    JW Marriott Nashville

    5-star · JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $544a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Skyline views, a year-round heated outdoor pool and spa within walking distance of Broadway. You accept destination and valet fees; executive-lounge hours are restricted. Five minutes' walk to Frist Art Museum.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $1,089 all in for 2 nights, of which $70 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The Westin Nashville, The Gulch
    #3 of 6 · The Gulch

    The Westin Nashville

    4-star · Westin

    $402a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Refreshed rooms, strong hospitality and a year-round indoor pool beside Music City Center. You accept destination fees, valet-only parking and a small seasonal rooftop pool. Seven minutes' walk to Frist Art Museum.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $804 all in for 2 nights, of which $74 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Downtown & Broadway
    #4 of 6 · Downtown & Broadway

    Renaissance Nashville Hotel

    4-star · Renaissance Hotels and Resorts

    $446a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Direct Assembly Food Hall access and an indoor pool near Broadway and the Ryman. You accept some dated rooms; breakfast and Wi-Fi inclusion need checking. Seven minutes' walk to Frist Art Museum.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $892 all in for 2 nights, of which $55 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. W Nashville, The Gulch
    #5 of 6 · The Gulch

    W Nashville

    4-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $553a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A lively central Gulch stay with stylish rooms, a pool and substantial gym. You accept pool parties, some room noise and destination fees. Eight minutes' walk to Frist Art Museum.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $1,106 all in for 2 nights, of which $70 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center, The Gulch
    #6 of 6 · The Gulch

    Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

    3-star · Choice Hotels

    $153a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A basic lower-rate base with included breakfast near Music Row and the Gulch. You accept exterior-entry rooms, uneven condition and traffic or late-night noise. Ten minutes' walk to Frist Art Museum.

    $21/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $288 vs $329 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $305 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

11 of 25 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$157/night less than Expedia (42%)

    Axel $439 vs $753 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG · Downtown · 3-star$89/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $541 vs $718 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center · SoBro · 3-star$96/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $736 vs $927 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center · SoBro · 3-star$75/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $758 vs $907 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row · The Gulch · 3-star$50/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $532 vs $633 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center · The Gulch · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $288 vs $329 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Canopy By Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch · The Gulch · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $549 vs $630 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. Hotel Indigo Nashville - The Countrypolitan by IHG · Downtown · 3-star$28/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $395 vs $450 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, closest first

19 more
  1. 1. Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville · Downtown · 4-star$11/night less than Expedia (6%)$413Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$438Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Thompson Nashville, by Hyatt · The Gulch · 4-star$482Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Hilton Nashville Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$563Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. The Hermitage Hotel · Downtown · 5-star$651Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row · The Gulch · 3-star$50/night less than Expedia (16%)$178Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$157/night less than Expedia (42%)$220Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Nashville Downtown/Convention Center · SoBro · 2-star$300Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Hotel Indigo Nashville - The Countrypolitan by IHG · Downtown · 3-star$28/night less than Expedia (12%)$318Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center · SoBro · 3-star$75/night less than Expedia (16%)$372Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center · SoBro · 3-star$96/night less than Expedia (21%)$389Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Canopy By Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch · The Gulch · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (13%)$413Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown · SoBro · 3-star$421Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville · SoBro · 4-star$430Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown · SoBro · 3-star$51/night less than Expedia (11%)$433Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Margaritaville Hotel Nashville · SoBro · 4-star$452Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. Conrad Nashville · Midtown · 5-star$467Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville · SoBro · 5-star$494Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. Omni Nashville Hotel · SoBro · 4-star$1,266Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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