South Louisville Travel Guide

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A horse race in progress at a racetrack with grandstands and a chapel in the background.
A horse race with jockeys on horses numbered 2, 10, and 3.
A horse race with jockeys on horses, a track, and a grandstand with a church steeple in the background.
Jockeys on horses racing at a track with distinctive white towers in the background.
A display of horse riding equipment and trophies.

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Jockeys on horses racing at a track with distinctive white towers in the background.
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Open Photo by Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs

9.0/10 (2,281 reviews)
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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Things to do

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

฿540
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

฿4,352
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

฿675
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!

฿894
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

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

฿984
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

฿984
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 South 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 ฿4,576 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,576
฿5,384 total
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,489 reviews)
"The staff was great, especially Alex at the front desk. The bellmen including Sydney were very helpful. The property was very clean and well maintained. I enjoyed my stay there."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

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 ฿3,068 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿3,068
฿3,610 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,736 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,736
฿4,396 total
15 Nov - 16 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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,626 reviews)
"Always my "go to" while in Louisville"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

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 ฿2,258 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,258
฿2,551 total
22 Nov - 23 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
The price is ฿5,938 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿5,938
฿6,987 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
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St Louisville KY
The price is ฿2,772 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
฿2,772
฿3,262 total
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
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Where to stay in South Louisville

Find the best South 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 historical marker for the Conrad-Caldwell House, detailing its architectural style and history.

Old Louisville

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

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

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