Historic Hotels & Resorts in Louisville from NZ$167

You’ll probably want to seek out the places with historical relevance while on holiday in Louisville. And while you’re here, you can check out the fascinating museums and great live music. You can also take time at the university campus.

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. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your visit is Sleep in a Restored 175-Year-Old Church.

In Louisville, you’ll find 1965 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 3 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

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 Muhammad Ali Center. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Riverfront Plaza Belvedere and Evan Williams Bourbon Experience.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Louisville, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Louisville, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.