University Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in 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 University
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The breakfast could’ve been better. I wished I ordered something instead of doing the buffet
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The parking garage smelled like urine. The concierge that checked us in was very business-like and did not offer any information on anything. I inquired about a place to eat and was told "go down fourth street." The room layout was nice and big, but the window was filthy with smears of some ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Provide suggestions on must see places while in the city
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Friendly staff, always clean everywhere in the hotel. Amazing heated pool! Maintenance quick to respond. The only complaint overall was lack of notation on late/early check in/check out. Night shift staff called our room around midnight to ask a question instead of waiting until morning which caused ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
I have a very welcoming staff that is very customer-oriented, and their amenities and restaurant staff are also very nice. I'm going back to this place.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
Service was horrible, the room condition was poor, and we were charged twice for parking and room service.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
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.
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.
