Louisville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Muhammad Ali Center showing modern architecture and night scenes
Louisville featuring street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people
Louisville which includes a park
Belle of Louisville which includes signage and a ferry as well as a small group of people
Louisville

Where to stay in Louisville

Louisville showing street scenes and signage as well as a small group of people

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 Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

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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.

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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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

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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.

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 ฿4,306 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,306
฿5,067 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,404 reviews)
"I will always stay at this property while in Louisville!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel
Omni Louisville Hotel
4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿6,326 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿6,326
฿7,444 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,498 reviews)
"The hotel itself and the rooms are extremely beautiful and clean. However, outside is full of homeless people. Some are mentally ill and others are drug addicts and highly aggressive."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
The price is ฿2,178 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,178
฿2,462 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.8/10 (2,164 reviews)
"The property is just old and outdated but it could be so much nicer if they just cleaned it better and stayed up on the minor repairs so they don't multiply, which they have."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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.
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 KFC Yum Center and Fourth ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
"Great spot a must stay"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Stellar Suites
The Bellwether Hotel
The Bellwether Hotel
2 out of 5
1300 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, bathrobes and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Louisville Zoo and Louisville Waterfront ...
7.8/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"The boutique Bellwether Hotel is so beautiful and a step back in time. The art deco design, the second floor lounge, and the rooms all beautifully decorated and comfortable. Walk to restaurants, grocery, bars and antique shops."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

The Bellwether Hotel
Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
4 out of 5
923 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fourth Street Live! and KFC Yum Center ...
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2024

Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
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 - Okay
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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...