South Central Kentucky, KY

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Photo provided by National Parks Service
Photo provided by National Parks Service
Photo provided by National Parks Service
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Where to stay in South Central Kentucky

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College Hill Historic District

While visiting College Hill Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science and Brims Children s Museum.

College Hill Historic District
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Downtown Bowling Green

While visiting Downtown Bowling Green, you might make a stop by sights like Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and Bowling Green Ballpark.

Downtown Bowling Green
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Eastland Park

When in Eastland Park, you can plan a visit to CrossWinds Golf Course and Carroll Knicely Conference Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Eastland Park
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Shawnee Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Shawnee Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lost River Cave and Carroll Knicely Conference Center.

Shawnee Estates
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3 out of 5
1021 Wilkinson Trce Bowling Green KY
$91 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$103 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was excellent had an issue with the heat not turning off and was cooking us and they sent someone up and it was fixed by the time we got back from dinner.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green

3 out of 5
1953 Mel Browning Street Bowling Green KY
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$86 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bowling Green. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,068 reviews)
Jackie was very nice and welcoming when we checked in. She greeted me with a smile and a warm conversation! The room was clean and did not smell but the toilet seat needs to be replaced. It looked like it was dirty but it was worn down instead. The floor above us creaked like an apartment building ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green
Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG

2.5 out of 5
750 Flint Ridge Rd Horse Cave KY
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$93 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Horse Cave. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave 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.
The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth

The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth

3 out of 5
1 Jagni Lp Park City KY
Book a stay at this golf cabin in Park City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cave Valley Golf Club and Park Mammoth ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Very Accommodating
Very Accommodating, I didn’t realize when I booked that the one we booked did not have a TV. They let us switch to one that was bigger and had multiple TV at no additional charge.

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

The Maple Retreat at Park Mammoth
Peaceful private 3 BR new home near Mammoth Cave.

Peaceful private 3 BR new home near Mammoth Cave.

Cave City KY
Stay at this vacation home in Cave City. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mammoth Cave National Park and Big ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Great clean.place. Close to all the caves.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Peaceful private 3 BR new home near Mammoth Cave.
Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave

Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave

2 out of 5
Mammoth Cave KY
Stay at this cabin in Mammoth Cave. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mammoth Cave National Park and Shady Hollow Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Cabin and host were both amazing. Frank met us on the property and talked to us about nearby restaurants and how to get to the visitor center of the national park. He also walked us through how to play disc golf and we enjoyed playing around the property. The hot tub was great after all the hiking ...

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Cozy Cabin Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Disc Golf — Minutes from Mammoth Cave
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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