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 Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center 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 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 AED 399 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
AED 399
AED 469 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (3,811 reviews)
Room was spotless and with a great view

Reviewed on 28 November 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 AED 265 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
AED 265
AED 312 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
Clean and spacious rooms, good staff, good location. Stay away from Al's Kitchen, however.

Reviewed on 25 November 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
The price is AED 614 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
AED 614
AED 723 total
1 Jan - 2 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,701 reviews)
Clean and friendly staff. Hotel was close to lots of things to do.

Reviewed on 26 November 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.
The Bellwether Hotel

The Bellwether Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1300 Bardstown Rd Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and bathrobes. Popular attractions Louisville Mega Cavern and KFC Yum Center are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
Spectacular room, fabulous decor, tasty cookies, quiet stay

Reviewed on 6 November 2025

The Bellwether Hotel
Stellar Suites

Stellar Suites

4.5 out of 5
822 E Market St Louisville KY
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and in-room massages. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Louisville ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
Very clean and modern suite. Had everything we needed. Easy check in/check out process. Great stay. We'll be back. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

Stellar Suites
Hancock House

Hancock House

3 out of 5
601 East Jefferson Street Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
The apartment was so elegant with an antique vibe. It had high ceilings and lots of tall windows with drapes and blackout blinds. Modern stainless steel kitchen appliances. I really liked that it had an icemaker and lamps in every room. Besides the stairs you couldn’t hear the neighbors.The host ...

Reviewed on 31 October 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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Top Destination
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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

Verified traveler

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.