Lexington, KY

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Jeff Rogers /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Gene Burch /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau/Gene Burch
Photo provided by Lee P. Thomas /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau

Where to stay in Lexington

Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Downtown Lexington

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

Downtown Lexington
Awesome place and the staff are so welcoming! A must see landmark!

Liberty Area

4/5(418 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilon are top sights worth seeing.

Liberty Area
Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Northside District

4.5/5(81 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northside District, Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing are top sights worth seeing.

Northside District
The first United Methodist church downtown Lexington.

Historic South Hill

4/5(1 area review)

While Historic South Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lexington Memorial Coliseum and Rupp Arena.

Historic South Hill
Beaumont Center trail. A lovely trail behind the Beaumont farm apartments. Lovely day for a walk down the trail.

Beaumont Residential

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaumont Residential and surrounding area, you can visit Kentucky Aviation Museum and Keeneland Racing Course.

Beaumont Residential
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Georgetown

3/5(10 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Georgetown and surrounding area, you can visit Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington and Mary Todd Lincoln House.

Georgetown
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
4 out of 5
2601 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 428 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
SAR 428
SAR 496 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 19 June 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Elwood Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 368 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
SAR 368
SAR 427 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"We loved the hotel and that it is pet-friendly, clean, and conveniently located. The staff is excellent and the service exemplary. Good food too!"

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

Elwood Hotel & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington North
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington North
3 out of 5
2100 Hackney Pl, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 300 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 300
SAR 348 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"It was unexpectedly wonderful all the way around"

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
Frankfort
Stay at this vacation home in Frankfort. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Buffalo Trace Distillery and Old Governor’s Mansion ...
9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
Bourbon on the Hill
"Nice place to stay. Good spot to walk to any place on the main stretch downtown. Lots of food/distillery recommendations available on the wall when you walk in the door. Host was quick to reply to any questions. Great experiencd overall."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
Frankfort
Stay at this vacation home in Frankfort. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Buffalo Trace Distillery and Old Governor’s Mansion ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
Cross Country road trip, 1 night in Frankfort
"We arrived early evening. Had a bit of a challenge obtaining rental access information via host. Issue was promptly resolved with call VRBO customer service. Enjoyed our stay and downtown Frankfort was lovely."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Frankfort, KY.
ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail
ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail
Lexington
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and Talon Winery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Perfect Getaway House
"Longtime (50 years) friends and I got together in Lexington for a reunion in mid October. I selected this property based on the size, layout, and photos. From the moment I first walked in to this home, I was stuck by its' beauty- in a word, breathtaking. There was plenty of room and privacy for the ..."

Reviewed on 7 November 2024

ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lexington

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
973
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
982
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
238
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
18
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Even though all the issues with the COVID-19 are around.and the protests going on Lexington handled it very WELL!!!!! 

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you’re in the horse business, it’s the place to be.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Really nice and everything is great.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love it here I even plan on relocating here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lexington is a great city where my son and daughter-in-law live and we come to visit fairly often.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Just stopped there to stay the night so not sure much about Lexinton