What's it like in Old Louisville?

Old Louisville is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options. Are you looking for Old Louisville travel tips? Make sure that you visit Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Old Louisville?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Louisville is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Louisville. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Kentucky International Convention Center, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant.

How many hotels are there in the Old Louisville area?

Expedia has 89 hotels and other accommodation options in Old Louisville to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Louisville area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Louisville, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Old Louisville.

What are the top things to see and do in Old Louisville?

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Landward House and Columbia Gym are some local landmarks to explore in Old Louisville. Ohio River Valley and Asia Institute Crane House are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Louisville Auto Museum, Broadway Theatre and Louisville Palace are just a few of the places to visit in and around Old Louisville. Clay Family Residence and Elks Athletic Club are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Louisville.

Top 10 Old Louisville Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Old Louisville hotels

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by walls with windows and air conditioning units.

1. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Old Louisville

Eddie

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A covered patio with a stone wall, a glass table, and a bench.

2. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville

Brittany

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A historic building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to the door, and a sign indicating it is a bed and breakfast.

3. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville

Casey

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A Victorian-style house with a turret, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden.

4. Inn at St James Court

Old Louisville

Michael

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and carpeted steps, leading to an upper floor.

5. Louisville Bourbon Inn

Old Louisville

Roy

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A lobby with a grand piano, sofas, and a reception desk.

6. Hotel Louisville

Old Louisville

Brooklyn

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A grand lobby with ornate columns, plush seating, and a chandelier.

7. The Brown Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 1.4 km from Old Louisville

Meghan

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 3.6 km from Old Louisville

Sarah

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.5 km from Old Louisville

Glenn

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.4 km from Old Louisville

Victoria

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a large screen.

11. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

Downtown Louisville, 2.5 km from Old Louisville

Cinda

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Louisville, 2.5 km from Old Louisville

Carlos

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

13. Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2 km from Old Louisville

Maurica

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a snack bar.

14. Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Louisville, 2 km from Old Louisville

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 3.4 km from Old Louisville

Chariety

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the city skyline at sunset.

16. Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Phoenix Hill, 2.6 km from Old Louisville

Addison

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a mix of red and beige seating.

17. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 4.9 km from Old Louisville

Rick

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire pit.

18. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.4 km from Old Louisville

Scott

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern restaurant with hanging light fixtures, a bar area, and various seating options.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 1.7 km from Old Louisville

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a long countertop, and a variety of food items displayed.

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.2 km from Old Louisville

Beau

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Where to stay in Old Louisville

Find the best Old Louisville areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Louisville

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.

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St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

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Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

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A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."

Fairgrounds

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

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A narrow stream with a rocky bridge, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Old Louisville Hotel Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

8/10 Good

"I tried to rate everything excellent but my screen only showed me 4 stars. We were extremely pleased with our choice of staying at this property. Every inch of the place we could see was clean as could be. We"