University, KY

Louisville

Popular places to visit

Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

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 great live music and acclaimed art scene.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Churchill Downs showing horseriding and land animals as well as a small group of people

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.

Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views

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.

Louisville Slugger Museum
Louisville Zoo featuring bird life and zoo animals

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.

Louisville Zoo
Louisville Mega Cavern which includes caves

Louisville Mega Cavern

4/5(169 reviews)

An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.

Louisville Mega Cavern
Doc Crow's is perfect downtown spot for brisket and barbeque and has the tastiest drinks, especially the Man on Fire

Whiskey Row

Find out about the history of Louisville when you spend time at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Whiskey Row

Things to do

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

$26
per adult
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

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

$129
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

$65
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures

Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures

$55
per adult
Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures
Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

$16
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour

Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour

$179
per adult
Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour
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University Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
$122 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$143 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,548 reviews)
"Just another good stay with zero complaints."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
$111 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$131 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (767 reviews)
"Very nice updates to hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
$185 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$218 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,571 reviews)
"It was a nice place to stay. The spa was amazing!"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
$86 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$101 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,536 reviews)
"Really loved this hotel. VERY clean. Me and my friend had an amazing stay there. Front desk was nice and helpful gave us some local business recommendations while we were there for the weekend and she recommended some good places I wish i remembered her name. Only thing a lil frustrating was the ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

4 out of 5
501 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$159 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Parking"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$76 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.8/10 (2,281 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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Other neighborhoods around University

Kentucky Derby Museum showing interior views

South Louisville

While visiting South Louisville, you might make a stop by sights like Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs.

South Louisville
Conrad Caldwell House showing heritage elements and signage

Old Louisville

3.5/5(352 area reviews)

Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.

Old Louisville
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
Neighborhood block party

Schnitzelburg

While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Schnitzelburg
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Shelby Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.

Shelby Park
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Germantown

4/5(1 area review)

When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Germantown
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