Downtown Lexington, KY

Lexington

A parade with people in colorful costumes on a wet street.
A historic brick building with a white facade and green shutters, located at a street corner.
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A farmers' market with a banner advertising Lexington Farmers' Market and an information booth.
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Stay near popular Downtown Lexington attractions

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and streets.

Rupp Arena

8.8/10 (1,287 reviews)
Catch an event at Rupp Arena, and enjoy other activities in Lexington such as horseback riding. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

$125
per adult
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Lexington's Art Walk Tour

Lexington's Art Walk Tour

$40
per adult
Lexington's Art Walk Tour
Seasonal Cooking and Entertaining with The Mischief Maker

Seasonal Cooking and Entertaining with The Mischief Maker

$149
per adult
Seasonal Cooking and Entertaining with The Mischief Maker
B&C horseback riding, Keeneland or Churchill Down Racetrack.

B&C horseback riding, Keeneland or Churchill Down Racetrack.

$296
per adult
B&C horseback riding, Keeneland or Churchill Down Racetrack.
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

$10
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
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Downtown Lexington Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Lexington

Hyatt Regency Lexington

3.5 out of 5
401 W High St Lexington KY
The price is $157 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$157 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Regency Lexington
21c Museum Hotel Lexington

21c Museum Hotel Lexington

4 out of 5
167 West Main Street Lexington KY
The price is $182 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$182 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and fresh. I loved the large windows and all the natural light. Despite having a room 15 stories up, it was extremely loud outside on Saturday night. The windows all appear original and do not block any sound. Otherwise, the location was convenient walking distance to all the places ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street Lexington KY
The price is $161 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$161 total
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"There was a musty smell in the room, that was just awful. Also the parking garage is a pain to get in/out."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Lexington Marriott City Center

Lexington Marriott City Center

2.5 out of 5
121 WEST VINE STREET Lexington KY
The price is $233 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$233 total
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Rupp Arena and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here many times, several times we have checked in early and swam. We arrived 2 hours ahead of check in time. They would not let us swim. Sherman and the manager on the resident inn side had terrible customer service. We even called corporate because we are Marriott members and they were ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Lexington Marriott City Center
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
120 West Second st Lexington KY
The price is $181 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$181 total
per night
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Express Lexington - Horse Park Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Lexington - Horse Park Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, 1935 4 yes Lexington KY
The price is $112 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$112 total
per night
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,246 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and quiet. The adaptive bathroom was outstanding. The hotel was accessible an all points. The morning breakfast wad good although lifting the lids on the food was not as easy from a wheelchair but not real different from other hotels. For people with adaptive needs. I would recommend ..."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Lexington - Horse Park Area by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Lexington

Find the best Downtown Lexington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Lexington
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A white wooden fence leading to a large building with two towers.
Photo by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau/Gene Burch
Open Photo by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau/Gene Burch

Northside District

If you're spending some time in Northside District, Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing are top sights worth seeing.

A river with a bridge, a town with historic buildings, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Liberty Area

If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

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Picadome

When in Picadome, you can plan a visit to Kroger Field and Red Mile Racetrack, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A grand building with large wooden doors and a sign reading "First Methodist Episcopal Church South."
Photo by Hyelsinta
Open Photo by Hyelsinta

Historic South Hill

While Historic South Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lexington Memorial Coliseum and Rupp Arena.

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Beaumont Residential

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaumont Residential and surrounding area, you can visit Kentucky Aviation Museum and Keeneland Racing Course.

Downtown Lexington, KY

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