Louisville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Muhammad Ali Center showing modern architecture and night scenes
Muhammad Ali Center showing modern architecture and night scenes
Louisville featuring street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people
Louisville which includes a park
Belle of Louisville which includes signage and a ferry as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Louisville

Landscape of Louisville

Downtown Louisville

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

Downtown Louisville
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
What's in a name?

Well, oddly enough, at Cave Hill Cemetery, there's a hill, with a cave.

A natural spring spills forth from this 246 ft deep cave. Standing upright, the cave could be explored for about 100ft. No, it's not allowed... There is a colony of bats that inhabit the cave. Bats pouring from a cave at dusk in a cemetery would be quite a visual.

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.

Phoenix Hill
View of  Skyline downtown Louisville

Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center while you're in town.

Jeffersontown
Old Louisville Home

Old Louisville

3/5(2 area reviews)

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.

Old Louisville
A nice little park you do not want to miss in St. Mathew Kentucky... Ducks love you!!

St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

St. Matthews
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street Louisville KY
The price is 3.304.991 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
3.304.991 ₫
3.888.651 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,090 reviews)
No microwave, pullout sofa, trash bags for cans or extra sheets. Just a one night stay but these are basic things.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane Louisville KY
The price is 2.713.933 ₫ per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
2.713.933 ₫
3.193.215 ₫ total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,195 reviews)
Room was very clean and roomy....

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street Louisville KY
The price is 4.794.737 ₫ per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
4.794.737 ₫
5.641.486 ₫ total
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,783 reviews)
The staff at the Omni provided outstanding customer service that exceeded our expectations. They were quick to provide solutions and answer our questions. Terrence and Amanda went out of their way to make sure our stay was top notch. They were kind, polite and provided excellent, charismastic, customer ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Bellwether Hotel

The Bellwether Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1300 Bardstown Rd Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and bathrobes. Popular attractions Louisville Mega Cavern and KFC Yum Center are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
This is an exceptional hotel

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Bellwether Hotel
Hancock House

Hancock House

3 out of 5
601 East Jefferson Street Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (251 reviews)
The room was very clean and comfortable. Everything you need for a nice stay. Very easy instructions to access to the room. Perfect location for walking and exploring the city. This was our second time staying and will definitely come back next time we are in town. Thank you for a wonderful ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hancock House
The Duke Hotel

The Duke Hotel

2 out of 5
806 1/2 E Market St Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Room was comfortable.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Duke Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Louisville

3.9
Guest rating
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5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

If you go out dining, make sure you have ID with you. We didn't. We went to Howl at the Moon, and they wouldn't let us in. We are pensioners, so a bit of a farce, but told it was the rules of the house. We are from UK so not used to taking ID.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Southern hospitality at its best!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice clean downtown ..well sign posted . Easy to get round..interesting facts about KFC ..and muhammad Ali...

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