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

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

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.

Fairgrounds
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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

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.

Old Louisville
Louisville Science Center which includes outdoor art

West Main Historic District

A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.

West Main Historic District
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 ฿3,608 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿3,608
฿4,246 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (713 reviews)
"The hotel was nice room was clean. My family enjoy the pool ."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
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 ฿4,255 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,255
฿5,007 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (3,515 reviews)
"Wonderful and fun place to stay"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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 ฿5,175 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿5,175
฿6,089 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,531 reviews)
"Wonderful stay and close to restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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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! (100 reviews)
Our sons 21st birthday getaway
"Overall was a great trip. Downfalls we experienced our room smelled like plant food but was clean. A little room air freshener then it was good. The plants made it feel homie. We had to pay for parking due to event we were unaware of prior to arriving. Loved the little kitchen it had in the room, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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 Mega Cavern ...
8/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
Very pleased!
"I took a solo trip for myself this past weekend & booked a room at the Bellwether. I’ll start off by saying I couldn’t have been more pleased with my stay. The hotel is beautiful! Clean lobby and clean & spacious room! The bed was firm but inviting. I slept like a baby. The only issue I had was finding ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Bellwether Hotel
InTown Suites Extended Stay Louisville KY - Preston Hwy

InTown Suites Extended Stay Louisville KY - Preston Hwy

3 out of 5
7121 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy laundry facilities, satellite TV channels and housekeeping. Popular attractions Louisville Zoo and Kentucky ...
6.8/10 (12 reviews)
"Staff has been great"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

InTown Suites Extended Stay Louisville KY - Preston Hwy
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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.

Popular places to visit

Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Exposition Center

Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Churchill Downs featuring horse riding and land animals as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum featuring interior views

Louisville Slugger Museum

Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.

Louisville Slugger Museum
Louisville Zoo

Louisville Zoo

A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.

Louisville Zoo
Louisville Mega Cavern showing caves

Louisville Mega Cavern

An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.

Louisville Mega Cavern
Whiskey Row

Whiskey Row

Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Whiskey Row

Things to do

Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

฿519
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

฿487
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

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

฿649
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Where every day is Derby Day!

Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket

฿714
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

฿487
per traveller
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
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

฿892
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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