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
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
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
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 Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.

Old Louisville
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
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 Rp2.633.331 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
Rp2.633.331
Rp3.098.379 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,041 reviews)
Room lighting was a little dark but was super spacious for what I paid

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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 Rp3.496.842 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp3.496.842
Rp4.114.384 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (1,777 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN
The price is Rp997.236 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
Rp997.236
Rp1.126.876 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,769 reviews)
Everything in the room worked everything was clean and spotless the staff was very sweet especially Miss Jenny thank you Ms Jenny the pool was clean although it was a little cold but that was just because the ceiling fan was on and it's kind of an open pool but we enjoyed every moment. We will be ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
Clean room, history and location.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 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 KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (248 reviews)
It is a very nice place. Clean and up to date. No problems.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hancock House
Stellar Suites

Stellar Suites

4.5 out of 5
822 E Market St Louisville KY
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and in-room massages. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Louisville ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
great location, bed comfort was so-so.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Stellar Suites
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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