Old Louisville Travel Guide
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Visit Old Louisville
Stay near popular Old Louisville attractions
Things to do

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

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

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

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
Top hotels in Old Louisville

Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
"Over night card for my roomed stopped working. Went to front desk and rang bell for 30 minutes nobody was there to reset my card."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Louisville
"Muy mal trato personal sin ética profecional no hubo limpieza por 2 días conclusión no le recomiendo este hotel aun que parezca barato no es de vacacionar"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast
"James took great care of us. The property is an amazing old mansion, beautifully restored and very charming. James made us an amazing breakfast and was able to tell us all about the history of the mansion. I highly recommend staying there, truly a memorable experience."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Omni Louisville Hotel
"The hotel was very clean and well maintained, and the check-in and check-out process was quick and easy. The pool was amazing and definitely one of the highlights of our stay. What really made this hotel stand out, though, was the staff. Everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly, welcoming, ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)
"Room was clean, the casino was clean and smoke free. We went on a Monday so the the restaurant options were very limited. Only walk up counter service style. That was our only downside to this stay. The hotel is only 10 minutes from Churchill downs racetrack."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Old Louisville

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.

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

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.

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.

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.












