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

Martin Luther King

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

Martin Luther King
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
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
2.5 out of 5
1938 Stanton Way, Bldg A, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 236 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
SAR 236
SAR 284 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,460 reviews)
"Friendly staff and well maintained rooms"

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 523 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
SAR 523
SAR 630 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 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)
"The hotel is a block away from the Central Bank stadium. Staff were friendly and helpful. Recommend staying here"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
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 24 to Mar 25
SAR 312
SAR 377 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place. Only downfall was paying to park."

Reviewed on 11 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.
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!
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 The Red Mile Racetrack are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Short stay
"This was the perfect stay for a couple days. The location was close to everything we needed. We had everything we needed. Very clean!"

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

Luxurious 1-bedroom with Free Parking
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