Where to Stay in Memphis
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Memphis for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Memphis
Graceland (Elvis Presley's home)
20 min from MEMElvis Presley's mansion + his grave. Closest major US tourist attraction to its airport (Graceland is 6 min from MEM). USD 47-105. 3-4 hours. Iconic.
Sun Studio + Beale Street
25 min from MEMWhere Elvis + Johnny Cash + Jerry Lee Lewis recorded. USD 15. Adjacent Beale Street has live blues + BBQ joints. Free walking.
National Civil Rights Museum (Lorraine Motel)
25 min from MEMWhere MLK was assassinated in 1968 — now the comprehensive Civil Rights Museum. USD 20. 2-3 hours. Essential American history.
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Eat here
Memphis-style ribs (dry rub) at Rendezvous or Cozy Corner. Pulled pork sandwich at Payne's. Fried chicken at Gus's World Famous (the Mason original).
Local tip
MEM is 13km from downtown — but Graceland is just 6 km from MEM (most-conveniently-located major US tourist attraction). For 4+ hour layovers: Uber to Graceland + back without going downtown. For 8+ hour layovers: BBQ + Civil Rights Museum downtown.
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