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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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
If your looking for an awesome clean state of the art facility this isn't it. This building is old, out side is dirty, homeless and people sitting around talking. Old broken down vechiles in the parking lot. The lobby was way outdated it was neat and clean. The room was clean but very basic. It was ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
One of the bathroom lights was not working at all, there was a roach crawling in the bathroom wall, the room smelled like cigarette smoke despite it being a non smoking room, the comforter looked stained, and the breakfast was cold. I've stayed at a Quality Inn before, so this was disappointing.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
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Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
We arrived a week before derby in hopes of checking off a large bucket list. The historical Galt House was part of that for me. Our room was halfway clean as evidenced by previous patron’s hair in the bathroom and nail clippings beside the bed. The marijuana smell flowing down the hall was accompanied ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Great stay! Staff was very friendly and lots of amenities
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Awesome 👌
Reviewed on 30 Apr 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 Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.
