Lexington, KY

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Jeff Rogers /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Gene Burch /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau/Gene Burch
Photo provided by Lee P. Thomas /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau

Where to stay in Lexington

Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Downtown Lexington

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Arts Center and Lexington Opera House.

Downtown Lexington
Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Northside District

4.5/5(81 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northside District, Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing are top sights worth seeing.

Northside District
The first United Methodist church downtown Lexington.

Historic South Hill

4/5(1 area review)

While Historic South Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown Arts Center and Lexington Memorial Coliseum.

Historic South Hill
Awesome place and the staff are so welcoming! A must see landmark!

Liberty Area

4/5(418 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilon are top sights worth seeing.

Liberty Area
Beaumont Center trail. A lovely trail behind the Beaumont farm apartments. Lovely day for a walk down the trail.

Beaumont Residential

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaumont Residential and surrounding area, you can visit Kentucky Aviation Museum and Keeneland Racing Course.

Beaumont Residential
Amazing piece of art. Finally got to see it in person

Martin Luther King

If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Downtown Arts Center and Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Martin Luther King
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 571 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 571
SAR 688 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We didn’t get fresh towels or even our trash emptied. But we paid a lot of $$$ for convenience."

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
GLō Best Western Lexington
GLō Best Western Lexington
3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 335 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 335
SAR 404 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,279 reviews)
"Loved the comfortable beds and the staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 28 February 2025

GLō Best Western Lexington
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
3.5 out of 5
1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 312 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 312
SAR 377 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Very nice, comfortable & relaxing 🤗"

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
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.
This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
Frankfort
Stay at this vacation home in Frankfort. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Buffalo Trace Distillery and Old Governor’s Mansion are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
"Very cute!! Perfect location. Very close to Buffalo Trace. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
Luxurious 1-bedroom with Free Parking
Luxurious 1-bedroom with Free Parking
Lexington
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rupp Arena and Keeneland Racing Course are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Reviewer
"Great UK location."

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Luxurious 1-bedroom with Free Parking
Charming Cottage Home On A Farm In The Kentucky Horse Country!  Relax!
Charming Cottage Home On A Farm In The Kentucky Horse Country! Relax!
Lexington
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Lexington. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Keeneland Racing Course and Kentucky ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
Perfect for us!
"Home was cozy, had everything we needed! Beautiful property, and kind Host! We will be back!"

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

Charming Cottage Home On A Farm In The Kentucky Horse Country! Relax!
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 Lexington

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
973
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
982
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
238
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
18
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Even though all the issues with the COVID-19 are around.and the protests going on Lexington handled it very WELL!!!!! 

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you’re in the horse business, it’s the place to be.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Really nice and everything is great.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love it here I even plan on relocating here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lexington is a great city where my son and daughter-in-law live and we come to visit fairly often.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Just stopped there to stay the night so not sure much about Lexinton