Louisville
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Visit Louisville
Where to stay in Louisville

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

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

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.

Old Louisville
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.

Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"We had traveled 9 hours and went to the restaurant after checking in. It was 830pm and the restaurant did not close until 10. There were 2 people standing at the hostess station. When asked for a table of 4, she said it would be a 30 minute wait. I looked around and saw many many empty tables and ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Me encantó"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"It was great for the price. There was a bit of noise. The bath did not work properly. I would likely stay again...it was just one night so I did not complain about the bath. It was a bit noisy early. It had beautiful grounds and a lake view. The price, again, was great."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Stellar Suites
"There are NO STAFF ON SITE. I was on tour, which means we often check in after midnight, after a show. It terrified me to arrive at the hotel to find that I needed a security code to gain entrance, a code that was buried deep within several looooong messages from the hotel. At 3am, I am standing ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

The Bellwether Hotel
"Beautifully decorated hotel with great on-street parking close to everything. Very clean and excellent communication with the virtual front desk. Looking forward to returning in the future."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

stayAPT Suites Louisville North-Clarksville
"The room stunk so badly. It would have been fine other than that, but the smell was hard to bear."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Louisville Slugger Museum
Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.

Louisville Zoo
A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.

Louisville Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Things to do

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour



