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
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 University

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Everything was good,everyone was helpful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Grart
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Room is clean, staff is fine, breakfast cost too expensive and not much food options bars is nice. Only problem my room is door locked is not communicating with key card during time I stayed there. Room I324 They can't fixed it. I have to stay my friend room during I stay there while I have to pay ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Parking was not close enough to the building for handicaps. The staff coud learn better communication regarding parking, eminities and food.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
The Omni is a beautiful hotel. With great restaurants and shops, rooftop outdoor pool and bar, gym, central location walkable to so much in the downtown area. My room was great, spacious with a nice view of the city. No complaints. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Brown Hotel
We had an excellent stay at The Brown Hotel. The staff were very professional, helpful and kind. The hotel was reasonably priced and very clean. We loved that we were within walking distance to some delicious restaurants.
Reviewed on 11 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.
