Old Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Conrad-Caldwell House Museum in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Churchill Downs
You can take time to visit Churchill Downs during your travels to Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Louisville Slugger Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Louisville Slugger Museum during your travels in Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Louisville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Louisville Zoo home during your holiday in Louisville? Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Top hotels in Old Louisville
Hotel Louisville
The hotel was sketchy, old, needs a upgrade, the lady at the front desk rude, unfriendly, I asked a question and I felt like I bothered her. Parking lot scary needs more lighting. Room was okay heard a lot of noises all night. The whole vibe just didn't feel right. Inside the hotel stinky, for that ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
The pool was closed and the jets to the tub did not work
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
the rooftop patio not opened in may keys would not open the doors from patio\
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Spacious room, historic building downtown Louisville! Convenient to downtown restaurants..also had a very nice bar and restaurant on location. Outstanding breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The room and the bathroom really wasn’t that clean. No exhaust fan in the bathroom which sucked. Good view though. Weird layout for the hotel. If you are staying on some of the upper floors you have to travel quite a ways to get to the elevator.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great hotel! Everything was very clean, staff was very friendly. We were pleasantly surprised at how awesome everything
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Louisville
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
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.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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.
