Southville Travel Guide
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Visit Southville
Things to do

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

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

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

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education

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

The Delegate
"Really nice and cozy. Limites rooms so not crowded."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Capital Plaza Hotel
"If you have literally any other option, take it. You can remodel a building, but you can’t renovate laziness. This place is filthy, the rooms smell like neglect, and the cigarette-infused pillows are a special kind of hospitality. At this point, the “free breakfast” feels less like a perk and more ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Frankfort
"Front desk personnel not always at desk. Need lightening in parking lot to the right of registration building. Odor in room (102). When air was on odor lessened. Breakfast just cereal and coffee. Looked like muffins and fruit absent( despite containers for them). We stayed less than 12 hours. Room ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Best Western Shelbyville Lodge
"Clean room and staff was very polite and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shelbyville by IHG
"There was nothing at all to complain about. From the staff to the room everything was as it should be. We would definitely stay there again"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Shelbyville
Where to stay in Southville

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.

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.

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

Old Louisville
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.














