Louisville, KY

Travel Guide

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

Downtown Louisville

4/5(1,812 area reviews)

Explore "Museum Row" in the West Main District, catch a game at Louisville Slugger Field, or stroll across the pedestrian-only Big Four Bridge. Enjoy diverse attractions, restaurants, and the Louie Link skywalk.

Downtown Louisville
Orange Freeze

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
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
Best Mojitos in the city with real sugar cane. And sweet plantains with the meal to top it off!

St. Matthews

Major shopping destination with the fifth-largest mall in Kentucky, Mall St. Matthews, and smaller centers along Shelbyville Road. Don't miss the historic St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity.

St. Matthews
Conrad Caldwell House showing heritage elements and signage

Old Louisville

3.5/5(352 area reviews)

Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.

Old Louisville
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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 ₩182,069 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
₩182,069
₩214,222 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,716 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on Oct 28, 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 ₩159,006 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
₩159,006
₩187,087 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (897 reviews)
Close to airport and expo center

Reviewed on Oct 25, 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 ₩285,352 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
₩285,352
₩335,746 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 Oct 27, 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 WiFi, free bicycles on site, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Clean, great communication, super cute room, awesome location.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 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 WiFi, 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 Oct 24, 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 WiFi, 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 Sep 29, 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

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4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We would not mind coming back to visit Louisville it is a very nice city. Would love to be back when we have more time to look around

5/5 - Excellent

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No

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Go to Gralehaus/Holy Grale!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I’ll never go back.

5/5 - Excellent

MJ

I’ve always loved coming to this city. Lots to do!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The downtown environment has it's good points, but there's no denying the bad elements as well. You definitely should plan accordingly so you & your family or whomever you travel with stay safe while enjoying the sites.

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