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
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
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
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 NT$4,204 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
NT$4,204
NT$4,946 total
Dec 23 - Dec 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! (3,864 reviews)
I stayed on thanksgiving night. So it was sort of limited on service, and I was not informed at the front if anything in the hotel was open at all. But I did get a free upgrade to a suite! It was lovely! I would have liked to have a more comfortable blanket and pillows. But everything else was ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/16

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street Louisville KY
The price is NT$5,273 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
NT$5,273
NT$6,204 total
Jan 1 - 2026/1/2
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! (1,735 reviews)
The valet process checking out is a nightmare. The food at The steakhouse is mediocre for that caliber of a restaurant - not worth the price.

Reviewed on 2025/12/14

Omni Louisville Hotel
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN
Fully refundable
The price is NT$1,981 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
NT$1,981
NT$2,239 total
Jan 19 - 2026/1/20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,628 reviews)
Everything was great! Loved having a restaurant in the hotel!

Reviewed on 2025/12/16

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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! (32 reviews)
Spectacular room, fabulous decor, tasty cookies, quiet stay

Reviewed on 2025/11/6

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! (117 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 2025/11/18

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! (246 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 2025/10/31

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

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

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.

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