Downtown Louisville

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The cultural heart of the city beats with baseball, boxing and music, with sporting fields, live bands and a center for Muhammad Ali, the city’s most famous son.

Boxing and baseball are what downtown Louisville is all about. One of the city’s most famous sons is Muhammad Ali, a Louisville native. Tour a museum dedicated to the boxing star, visit art galleries and boutiques and catch a game of baseball at the Louisville Slugger Field, all in a 1-square mile (2.6-square kilometer) area.

Start your visit with a walk along West Main Street, one of Louisville’s first roads. During the early 1900s it was known as “Whiskey Row” for the number of distilleries that operated along its length. Today, its nickname is “Museum Row” after the collection of museums located within a few blocks of each other. They cover art, science, history, baseball and boxing.

Explore the Muhammad Ali Center, an interactive museum that traces the boxer’s life and focuses on his humanitarian ideals. Tour the factory and see how the Official Baseball Bat of Major League Baseball is made at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. View works of art and catch a dance, music or comedy show at the Kentucky Center. This major arts hub houses permanent exhibitions of local and internationally renowned artists and has three theaters.

There are more live performances over at 4th Street Live!, an entertainment, retail and dining complex. This is downtown Louisville’s party district. Some of the bars and clubs host live bands and there are free open-air concerts on the outdoor stage.

Explore downtown’s 85-acre (34-hectare) Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River. Cruise the river on the Belle of Louisville, a paddlewheel-driven steamboat that was built in 1914.

Downtown Louisville is an easy district to get around on foot. The streets are laid out in a grid pattern and the main attractions are well signposted. The Louisville Downtown Management District (LDMD) Ambassadors, clad in bright yellow shirts provide visitors with maps and directions. They also offer vehicle assistance to drivers, such as repairing flat tires and dealing with dead batteries. The downtown area has more than two dozen information kiosks dotted around the streets.


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Top hotels in Downtown Louisville

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,744 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P7,744
P9,111 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & 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! (3,540 reviews)
"Caught a show at Yum. This hotel is attached via a parking garage to Yum, so that was really easy getting to the show. There's a bar or restaurant around every corner. I encourage everyone to go explore, but this had everything for the trip, so we grabbed a few drinks, had a bite went to the show, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,546 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P10,546
P12,408 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & 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! (1,562 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
The price is P4,683 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P4,683
P5,510 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & 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! (1,525 reviews)
"Our room (202) was on front corner of building right next to busy street (Market Street). Car noise late at night."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
The price is P7,653 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P7,653
P9,004 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Very nice clean hotel and wonderful breakfast. I would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

3.5 out of 5
710 E Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
The price is P7,217 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
P7,217
P8,491 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC Yum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)
"Love the aérea!!!’"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
Hyatt Regency Louisville

Hyatt Regency Louisville

4 out of 5
320 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
The price is P7,704 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P7,704
P9,065 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Wish I had planned a longer stay here
"Vastly superior to the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis. This hotel was nicely appointed with very few signs of wear and tear. Self parking was easy, and I had no problem getting a cart for my luggage. The bed was extremely cozy and comfortable. I looked forward to sleeping in it. Although my room was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Hyatt Regency Louisville
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