Search Historic Hotels in Downtown Louisville

The historical sites in Downtown Louisville are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. And while you’re here, you can check out the acclaimed art scene and great live music. You can also discover the area’s fascinating museums.

Based on our travel expertise, The Brown Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Whiskey Row is a short 17-minute walk away.

In Downtown Louisville, you’ll find 212 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 2 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Downtown Louisville is notable for landmarks like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville and 21c Museum Hotel. Known for its live music and theatres, cultural venues include KFC Yum Center, Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and Louisville Palace. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Fourth Street Live! and Evan Williams Bourbon Experience.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep someplace that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Downtown Louisville, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Downtown Louisville, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.