Louisville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Muhammad Ali Center showing modern architecture and night scenes
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Belle of Louisville which includes signage and a ferry as well as a small group of people
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Where to stay in Louisville

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Downtown Louisville

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ohio River Valley and Whiskey Row.

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Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

Jeffersontown
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Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

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St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

St. Matthews
Conrad Caldwell House showing signage and heritage elements

Old Louisville

3/5(2 area reviews)

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.

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Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Phoenix Hill
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿4,319 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿4,319
฿5,081 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,722 reviews)
Enjoyed my stay! Clean, accessible, comfortable, can’t wait to be back soon.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿3,337 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,337
฿3,926 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (933 reviews)
I decided to stay here because of a deal that was running. Overall, it was great. Breakfast is not included with all packages. FYI. Apart from that, the main things that kept me from giving a 5 star review were the lack of a microwave in the room, and though tea was included, the Keurig did not have ...

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿6,453 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
฿6,453
฿7,593 total
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,663 reviews)
Great location and amenities

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Bellwether Hotel

The Bellwether Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1300 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and bathrobes. Popular attractions Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

The Bellwether Hotel
Stellar Suites

Stellar Suites

4.5 out of 5
822 E Market St, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and in-room massages. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Stellar Suites
Hancock House

Hancock House

3 out of 5
601 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center are ...
8/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
The apartment was so elegant with an antique vibe. It had high ceilings and lots of tall windows with drapes and blackout blinds. Modern stainless steel kitchen appliances. I really liked that it had an icemaker and lamps in every room. Besides the stairs you couldn’t hear the neighbors.The host ...

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Hancock House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Louisville

3.9
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

If you go out dining, make sure you have ID with you. We didn't. We went to Howl at the Moon, and they wouldn't let us in. We are pensioners, so a bit of a farce, but told it was the rules of the house. We are from UK so not used to taking ID.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Southern hospitality at its best!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice clean downtown ..well sign posted . Easy to get round..interesting facts about KFC ..and muhammad Ali...

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