Old Louisville Travel Guide

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A large, illuminated two-story house with a prominent front porch and a garage.
A formal dining room with a chandelier, floral wallpaper, and a dining table set for a meal.
A historical marker for the Conrad-Caldwell House, detailing its architectural style and history.
A room with a wooden sofa, a table with books, a teapot, and a framed picture on the wall.
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a fireplace, and floral-patterned wallpaper.

Stay near popular Old Louisville attractions

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

Learn about history as you tour this magnificent mansion in the surroundings of a busy metropolis. Be alert for its alleged supernatural hosts.
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Things to do

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

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

£15
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

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

£96
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

£12
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

£7
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Live Professional Wrestling Admission Ticket Every Thursday

Live Professional Wrestling Admission Ticket Every Thursday

£9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Live Professional Wrestling Admission Ticket Every Thursday
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

£22
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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Top hotels in Old Louisville

Hotel Louisville

Hotel Louisville

2.5 out of 5
120 W Broadway Louisville KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £63 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£63
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Nothing to like, I am very surprised how people even give it any star. Very dirty the room and bed smell. It was a very big mistake to stay but learned my lesson."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Hotel Louisville
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 £134 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£134
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,296 reviews)
"This was such a pleasant surprise. This hotel was extremely well appointed throughout from the lobbies, to the bars and restaurants and especially the rooms. We had a king studio and that was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The bed was so comfortable and cozy. We had a great view of the river. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

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 £84 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£84
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St Louisville KY
The price is £88 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£88
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street Louisville KY
The price is £246 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£246
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,152 reviews)
"The best part of the experience was the presence of multiple eateries and shopping areas within the hotel campus."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN
The price is £57 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£57
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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Where to stay in Old Louisville

Find the best Old Louisville areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A steamboat docked at a pier with a bridge in the background.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with a brightly lit bridge and a skyline featuring a prominent dome-shaped building.

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.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.

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.

A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."
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Fairgrounds

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

A narrow stream with a rocky bridge, surrounded by trees and greenery.
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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.

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