What's it like in California?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Louisville's California neighborhood. Be sure to check out Ohio River Valley and Union Station as part of your California travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in California, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in California.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to California?

For more information about updating your trip to California or cancelling it, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in California?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in California are Ohio River Valley and Union Station. Louisville Urban League and Kentucky Center for African American Heritage are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Louisville.

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1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Louisville, 2.1 km from California

Carlos

NT$4,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and seating areas with tables and chairs.

2. Omni Louisville Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 2.6 km from California

Gilbert

NT$10,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

3. Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.3 km from California

Maurica

NT$6,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire pit.

4. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.1 km from California

Scott

NT$4,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with large windows offering a city view, a circular light fixture, and leather seating.

5. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Louisville, 2.8 km from California

Saud

NT$6,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious indoor patio with a fire pit, wooden pergola, and comfortable seating areas.

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

Downtown Louisville, 2.3 km from California

Diane

NT$5,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A grand lobby with ornate columns, plush seating, and a chandelier.

7. The Brown Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 2.1 km from California

Melanie

NT$5,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A classical gold statue in front of a multi-story building with large windows and a brick facade.

8. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

Downtown Louisville, 2.3 km from California

Matt

NT$7,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a large screen.

9. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

Downtown Louisville, 3.2 km from California

Cinda

NT$4,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring large windows and outdoor seating.

10. Louisville Marriott Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.6 km from California

Jacobi

NT$7,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern restaurant with hanging light fixtures, a bar area, and various seating options.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.2 km from California

Elizabeth

NT$4,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a central escalator, comfortable seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.

12. Hyatt Regency Louisville

Downtown Louisville, 2.6 km from California

Sandra

NT$6,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the city skyline at sunset.

13. Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Phoenix Hill, 3.8 km from California

Maria

NT$4,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a central coffee table.

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 6.8 km from California

Gale

NT$3,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a long countertop, and a variety of food items displayed.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.9 km from California

Beau

NT$4,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 5 km from California

Victoria

NT$3,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A breakfast bar with a sign reading "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE," a coffee machine, and various food items.

17. Hampton Inn New Albany Louisville West

6.1 km from California

Greg

NT$3,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the sunset.

18. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 6.7 km from California

Becky

NT$4,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville New Albany IN

8.9 km from California

Aaron

NT$4,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

20. Holiday Inn Express Louisville Airport Expo Center by IHG

9.6 km from California

Cliff

NT$3,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Where to stay in California

Find the best California areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A steamboat docked at a pier with a bridge in the background.

Downtown Louisville

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

Fairgrounds

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

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A historical marker for the Conrad-Caldwell House, detailing its architectural style and history.

Old Louisville

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.

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Top California Hotel Reviews

The Brown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were traveling through Louisville and decided to stay at the Brown hotel. Excellent old hotel, Kept up very well. Staff was great. Very nice stay."

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel room was clean and had an amazing view of the river. The restaurant on the 25th floor, the Swizzle, had incredible food, cocktails, and very attentive staff that remembered your name. The Galt will be my go to hotel when I'm in Louisville."

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1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2. Omni Louisville Hotel

3. Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

4. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Louisville Downtown

5. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

7. The Brown Hotel

8. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

9. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

10. Louisville Marriott Downtown

11. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown

12. Hyatt Regency Louisville

13. Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

17. Hampton Inn New Albany Louisville West

18. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville New Albany IN

20. Holiday Inn Express Louisville Airport Expo Center by IHG

Where to stay in California

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Top California Hotel Reviews

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