Visit Historic South Hill
Popular places to visit
University of Kentucky
Explore the campus of University of Kentucky, during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Kentucky Horse Park
Enjoy a trip to Kentucky Horse Park and popular activities like horseback riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Fayette Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fayette Mall during your stay in Lexington. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its horseback riding.
The Kentucky Castle
Enjoy a trip to The Kentucky Castle and popular activities like horseback riding in Versailles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Eastern Kentucky University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Eastern Kentucky University, during your travels in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Lexington Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Lexington Opera House during your stay in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Buffalo Trace, Bulleit Distilling and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Top hotels in Historic South Hill
The Manchester
I love love love this hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
We've had an excellent staty. Very clean place ,friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Very clean and spacious, seemed recently remodeled, goodbreakfast
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
Yes. The room was spotless amd the staff is very friendly.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Clean room and very friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic South Hill
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
Martin Luther King
If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and Downtown Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
North Upper Street
North Upper Street might not have many top sights, but Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northside District
If you're spending some time in Northside District, Lexington Opera House and Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington are top sights worth seeing.
Distillery District
If you're spending some time in Distillery District, Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery are top sights worth seeing.
Bell Court
While Bell Court might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Lexington Memorial Coliseum.
