Old Louisville Travel Guide

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A large, illuminated two-story house with a prominent front porch and a garage.
A formal dining room with a chandelier, floral wallpaper, and a dining table set for a meal.
A historical marker for the Conrad-Caldwell House, detailing its architectural style and history.
A room with a wooden sofa, a table with books, a teapot, and a framed picture on the wall.
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a fireplace, and floral-patterned wallpaper.

Stay near popular Old Louisville attractions

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

Learn about history as you tour this magnificent mansion in the surroundings of a busy metropolis. Be alert for its alleged supernatural hosts.
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Things to do

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

฿534
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

฿4,307
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

฿668
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
One of our guides will help you discover secluded Old Louisville walking courts that you wouldn't find on your own.

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

฿885
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

฿973
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

฿973
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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Top hotels in Old Louisville

Hotel Louisville

Hotel Louisville

2.5 out of 5
120 W Broadway Louisville KY
The price is ฿2,924 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿2,924
฿3,394 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay here. Would highly recommend to others."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Hotel Louisville
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 ฿4,590 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,590
฿5,401 total
8 Nov - 9 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 ...
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Brown Hotel

The Brown Hotel

4.5 out of 5
335 W Broadway Louisville KY
The price is ฿3,517 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿3,517
฿4,138 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Brown Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

4 out of 5
4520 Poplar Level Rd Louisville KY
The price is ฿3,772 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,772
฿4,438 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN
The price is ฿2,245 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,245
฿2,537 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street Louisville KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,852 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿6,852
฿8,062 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in ...
Omni Louisville Hotel
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Where to stay in Old Louisville

Find the best Old Louisville areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A steamboat docked at a pier with a bridge in the background.

Downtown Louisville

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

A nighttime cityscape with a brightly lit bridge and a skyline featuring a prominent dome-shaped building.

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.

A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."
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Open Photo by Hyelsinta

Fairgrounds

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

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.

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.

A narrow stream with a rocky bridge, surrounded by trees and greenery.
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Open Photo by throwingsofas

Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Louisville Travel Guide