Find Historic Hotels in Downtown Louisville, KY

The historical places in Downtown Louisville are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. And while you’re here, you can check out the acclaimed art scene and great live music. You can also discover the area’s fascinating museums.

Based on our travel expertise, The Brown Hotel is a top 4-star historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it offers 2 restaurants. Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a short 19-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include AC Hotel Louisville Downtown and Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu.

In Downtown Louisville, you’ll find 253 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Downtown Louisville is notable for landmarks like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville, and 21c Museum Hotel. Known for its live music and theaters, cultural venues include KFC Yum Center, Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, and Louisville Palace. Kentucky Kingdom is another popular sight to explore.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a vacation someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Downtown Louisville, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Downtown Louisville, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.