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

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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

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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
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.

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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

3/5(2 area reviews)

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Asia Institute Crane House and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.

Old 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 £121 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£121
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
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! (3,338 reviews)
"Stay at Galt was a memorable experience because it was my mother-in-laws 80th Birthday. All of the staff was hospitable, professional and very welcoming. I would definitely recommend and stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 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 £75 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£75
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (433 reviews)
"Very convient when flying through Louisville"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 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 £163 per night from 8 May to 9 May
£163
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,403 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and property. One of my favorite spots was the Speakeasy which offered tasty good, great beverages and bowling!"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 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.
Hancock House
Hancock House
3 out of 5
601 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Fourth Street ...
8/10 Very Good! (219 reviews)
"Thank you for a good stay"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Hancock House
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"Outstanding!"

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2024

Stellar Suites
Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
4 out of 5
923 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fourth Street Live! and KFC Yum Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2024

Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
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

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

If you go out dining, make sure you have ID with you. We didn't. We went to Howl at the Moon, and they wouldn't let us in. We are pensioners, so a bit of a farce, but told it was the rules of the house. We are from UK so not used to taking ID.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Southern hospitality at its best!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice clean downtown ..well sign posted . Easy to get round..interesting facts about KFC ..and muhammad Ali...

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