Louisville, KY

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Louisville

Louisville showing signage and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Louisville

4/5(1,812 area reviews)

Explore "Museum Row" in the West Main District, catch a game at Louisville Slugger Field, or stroll across the pedestrian-only Big Four Bridge. Enjoy diverse attractions, restaurants, and the Louie Link skywalk.

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
Louisville Science Center featuring outdoor art

West Main Historic District

Boasting the largest collection of cast iron façades outside New York's SoHo district, this historic area features "Museum Row" with attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum and Muhammad Ali Center.

West Main Historic District
Orange Freeze

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
Conrad Caldwell House showing heritage elements and signage

Old Louisville

3.5/5(352 area reviews)

Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.

Old Louisville
Best Mojitos in the city with real sugar cane. And sweet plantains with the meal to top it off!

St. Matthews

Major shopping destination with the fifth-largest mall in Kentucky, Mall St. Matthews, and smaller centers along Shelbyville Road. Don't miss the historic St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity.

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 SAR 598 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
SAR 598
SAR 704 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,350 reviews)
"Staff is great. Sizzle restaurant is amazing!!!"

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel
Omni Louisville Hotel
4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is SAR 688 per night from May 10 to May 11
SAR 688
SAR 809 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,382 reviews)
"Valet were very courteous and the dining options were rather good."

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
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 SAR 387 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 387
SAR 455 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (405 reviews)
"Had a travel mixup and had to spend the night , This was a great property , close to the airport , friendly staff and excellent food options ."

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
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.
Hancock House
Hancock House
3 out of 5
601 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Fourth Street ...
8/10 Very Good! (229 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Hancock House
Stellar Suites
Stellar Suites
4.5 out of 5
822 E Market St, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and in-room massages. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Fourth ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"Outstanding!"

Reviewed on 1 December 2024

Stellar Suites
Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
4 out of 5
923 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fourth Street Live! and KFC Yum Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 27 June 2024

Newly renovated 4BR CozySuites
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

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We would not mind coming back to visit Louisville it is a very nice city. Would love to be back when we have more time to look around

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

No

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Go to Gralehaus/Holy Grale!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I’ll never go back.

5/5 - Excellent

MJ

I’ve always loved coming to this city. Lots to do!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The downtown environment has it's good points, but there's no denying the bad elements as well. You definitely should plan accordingly so you & your family or whomever you travel with stay safe while enjoying the sites.