Title: Visit University: 2026 University, Louisville Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in University](https://expedia.com/University-Louisville-Hotels.0-n553248635976388731-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Louisville](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Louisville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in University](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-University.d553248635976388731.Car-Rental-Guide)[University Vacations](https://expedia.com/University.d553248635976388731.Destination-Travel-Guides) # University, KY ## Louisville ## Visit University Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Louisville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Louisville.dx603002) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Clock Tower in Louisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062665/f1c67b99-32b1-4f41-bbce-25af1441768d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Louisville 4/5(380 reviews) Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Louisville-University.d6062665.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ky Derby festival balloon glow.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/631c1cae-190e-4c2d-8285-c74cd4673a26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Exposition Center 4.5/5(628 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Kentucky-Exposition-Center-Fairgrounds.d6062673.Vacation-Attraction) ![Churchill Downs showing horseriding and land animals as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062639/76f7056c-4ed0-47bf-b122-29ce15d34894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Churchill Downs 4.5/5(551 reviews) Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby. [](https://expedia.com/Churchill-Downs-South-Louisville.d6062639.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140365/7abc2e76-97fc-4220-85b3-22fc7e888802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### KFC Yum Center 4.5/5(423 reviews) Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.com/KFC-Yum-Center-Downtown-Louisville.d6140365.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062643/cda9eeeb-8ec5-448c-8a77-ca9140c3b310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville Slugger Museum 4.5/5(606 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Slugger-Museum-Downtown-Louisville.d6062643.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisville Zoo featuring bird life and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062685/bc12bf14-754f-4860-9a11-900defed9726.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville Zoo 4.5/5(136 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Zoo-Poplar-Level.d6062685.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kentucky Derby Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1127882/33cbed9e-b4e9-4812-9584-4ee813698d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit $22 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kentucky-derby-museum-general-admission-and-guided-track-visit.a1127882.activity-details) ![Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47596422/298b8ba7-4b43-4f0d-bf5e-0369bb7a294d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours $32 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lace.a47596422.activity-details) ![Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50585486/bc7da054-f90c-499a-9e2a-f4c01e33d44c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit $22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kentucky-derby-museum-admission-with-guided-track-visit.a50585486.activity-details) ![Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48415447/1315a7ca-8f58-4cb5-aaaf-a15d66b1f555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District $129 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/louisville-3-hour-food-and-history-tour-of-nulu-district.a48415447.activity-details) ![Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4081981/d6f53c7e-714d-40e8-a6c0-ca9ad0e19fb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories $15 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/smartphone-guided-walking-tour-of-downtown-louisville-sights-stories.a4081981.activity-details) ![Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3295239/87366872-a20e-4f01-b708-3272095269ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby $28 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/old-louisville-ghost-tour-as-recommended-by-the-new-york-times-4th-and-ormsby.a3295239.activity-details) [See all activities in Louisville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## University Hotel Deals ![Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/191500/191434/b5c46c3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham 140 North Fourth Street Louisville KY Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $175 total per night Mar 30 - Mar 31 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,074 reviews) Room was clean and comfortable. Service was great! Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=191434&PinnedHotelID=191434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388731) ![Omni Louisville Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21106200/21106192/4c7c479b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omni Louisville Hotel 400 S. 2nd Street Louisville KY $216 total per night Mar 29 - Mar 30 Book a 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,777 reviews) Everyone at the Omni Louisville was FANTASTIC! They decorated our room prior to arrival to help us celebrate our anniversary and make our stay even more memorable! Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=21106192&PinnedHotelID=21106192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388731) ![Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11386/a43a56f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG 830 Phillips Lane Louisville KY $118 total per night Mar 3 - Mar 4 Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,185 reviews) Staff was great! Security was terrible! Past 10:30 pm boys running up and down hall screaming slamming doors. Called security “boys will be boys”. So I bit the bullet and no longer will stay there.I want kids to have fun but past 10:30 pm come on Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=11386&PinnedHotelID=11386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388731) ![Radisson Hotel Louisville North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26400/26306/50b82654_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Louisville North 505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN $71 total per night Mar 3 - Mar 4 Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7/10 Good! (2,803 reviews) One of your staff ... Kimberly ... was very helpful as she helped us get a second room because the first room we were assisgned smelled of smoke. 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