Downtown Lexington Travel Guide

Lexington

A parade with people in colorful costumes on a wet street.
A historic brick building with a white facade and green shutters, located at a street corner.
A parade with participants in traditional attire crossing a street.
A farmers' market with a banner advertising Lexington Farmers' Market and an information booth.
A circular fountain with water jets in the center, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Stay near popular Downtown Lexington attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Lexington

Hyatt Regency Lexington

Hyatt Regency Lexington

3.5 out of 5
401 W High St Lexington KY
The price is ฿5,324 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,324
฿6,180 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"The hotel was close to the Red Mile racetrack, which is why we were there, so it was perfect for us!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street Lexington KY
The price is ฿4,915 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿4,915
฿5,705 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Pay premium price for mediocre room"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
21c Museum Hotel Lexington

21c Museum Hotel Lexington

4 out of 5
167 West Main Street Lexington KY
The price is ฿4,814 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,814
฿5,755 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed here many times and have been pleased. Yet now, the restaurant closed for renovations and there are no accommodations for breakfast or most importantly coffee on Mondays and Tuesdays. If I'd known, I would've stayed elsewhere."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Lexington Marriott City Center

Lexington Marriott City Center

2.5 out of 5
121 WEST VINE STREET Lexington KY
The price is ฿7,367 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿7,367
฿8,551 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Red Mile Racetrack and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (303 reviews)
"Excellent all the way around; parking garage below level with elevators directly to the lobby; bar and food is excellent"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Lexington Marriott City Center
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
120 West Second st Lexington KY
The price is ฿5,190 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿5,190
฿6,024 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (891 reviews)
"The coffee for the self-serve breakfast was lukewarm but "drinkable.""

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, 1935 4 yes Lexington KY
The price is ฿3,125 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,125
฿3,627 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Lexington

Find the best Downtown Lexington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Liberty Area

If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilon are top sights worth seeing.

Northside District

While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Explorium.

Georgetown

When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to Mary Todd Lincoln House and Rupp Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Historic South Hill

While Historic South Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lexington Memorial Coliseum and Rupp Arena.

Martin Luther King

If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and The Kentucky Theater are top sights worth seeing.



Downtown Lexington Travel Guide