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 P7,294 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P7,294
P8,583 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! (3,510 reviews)
"They seem to be updating rooms, mine was pristine. Clean hotel all around. 0 signs of mold or bugs as other reviewers have mentioned. Room service was at my door within 15 minutes of ordering. Friendly staff. Great time all around."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is P9,062 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P9,062
P10,663 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
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! (1,554 reviews)
Great Anniversary Trip
"Upon checking in, I told Sharone it was our 44th Anniversary and we come to The Omni after spending the day at the KY State Fair. This was our 6th year returning. Not long after we were in our room, we heard a knock on the door. It was Sharone with a gift bag and two 4 gold balloons, denoting our ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 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 P4,680 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P4,680
P5,507 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! (1,518 reviews)
"I had just wiped out on my motorcycle. Had road rash all over and was wondering if they sold bandages. The front desk guy ran out with a box and asked what I needed. What an awesome guy. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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 P7,210 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P7,210
P8,483 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Had a great time. Hotel very clean and location to restaurants and bars was great."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 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 P7,210 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P7,210
P8,483 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (695 reviews)
"Wonderful quick and easy. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

3 out of 5
635 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is P6,726 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,726
P7,913 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was nice. The only surprise with this property was the parking prices 27 or 29 per day."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY
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Phoenix Hill

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East Market District

While there might not be top attractions in East Market District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House.

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Smoketown Jackson

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West Main Historic District

West Main Historic District is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.

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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.

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Butchertown

While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.

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