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 Ohio River Valley and Whiskey Row.

Downtown Louisville
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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 ฿4,312 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿4,312
฿5,074 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! (3,716 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 28 Oct 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 ฿3,332 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,332
฿3,921 total
3 Nov - 4 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (915 reviews)
Breakfast was delicious.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,444 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿6,444
฿7,582 total
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,664 reviews)
Easy check in, friendly staff, clean and elegant.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 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.
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! (109 reviews)
The room was very clean and super cute. Great location, and super easy check in!

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Stellar Suites
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
Lovely hotel for a stay in Louisville. Great food options nearby with reasonable prices. Easy to park and to drive to various locations in the area. Room was spacious and very clean with nice amenities. Will definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

The Bellwether Hotel
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! (244 reviews)
This was a comfortable place to stay with a great parking situation. It was very easy to walk to shops and restaurants in NuLu. We had difficulty getting into the property on arrival (codes did not work). It was cleared up in about half an hour. We witnessed other guests have the same problem. The ...

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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...