East Midtown, TN
Memphis
Visit East Midtown
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Beale Street
With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis during your stay in Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Memphis Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Memphis Zoo home during your travels in Memphis? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Wolfchase Galleria
During your trip to Memphis, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Wolfchase Galleria. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Memphis 1 hour Horseback Trail Ride
East Midtown Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
Location is good, breakfast was only so-so,
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
This hotel is gorgeous and an Elboc lovers paradise! It is really close to Gracelands and the hotel supplies free shuttle buses there and to the airport. The rooms are beautiful and great size. All the staff are very polite and helpful. Amore expensive than other hotels available but if you’re looking ...
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
Our room was clean, but some things were not present: tissue paper, hair dryer, privacy sign, downstairs menu, WiFi instructions. The landline telephone basically worked, but the direct line buttons, i.e., Guest Services, Emergency, etc., did nothing when pressed.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
The Peabody Memphis
The breakfast was fantastic. Dinner not so much. The chef-driven Italian-American fusion seems to have been lost along with the old menu. Like a thousand other restaurants their entrees are steak. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese. Taste was decent. Alas, not accompanied by a scrap of bread or sprinkle ...
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Staff was very helpful with directions as well as advice on some of the local establishments to visit including cultural and civic places of national importance.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Great property! Excellent staff, very nice room. A little dark but it was the theme (kinda missed daylight after two nights). The balcony was really peaceful. It would’ve been nice to have had a pool but other than that, excellent.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around East Midtown
Cooper-Young Historic District
The restaurants and churches are a few reasons travelers visit Cooper-Young Historic District. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Central Gardens
Central Gardens might not have many top sights, but Minglewood Hall and Overton Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
Immerse yourself in the arts scene with institutions like Playhouse on the Square and Brooks Museum of Art, or explore Overton Park's Memphis Zoo. Enjoy live music at Cooper-Young's vibrant bars and restaurants, and easily navigate via bike lanes and trolley lines.
Vollintine-Evergreen
Though Vollintine-Evergreen might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Memphis Zoo and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Medical District
If you're spending some time in Medical District, Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home are top sights worth seeing.
University District
You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Galloway Golf Course or Memphis Museum of Science & History.
