Places to stay in University, Kentucky

Local restaurants include Kalisimbi Bar And Grill, Coconut Beach Tacos & Cerveza, Santa Fe Grill, and Bella's Cafe.

If you are travelling in the area, University is located close to Brushy Fork, Courtyard by Marriott Louisville East, Greater New Hope Community Church, Peace Lutheran Church and Hickman Hill.

The center of University ( which is at is longitude -85°45'32.307 and latitude 38°12'40.325 ) is located 3 miles away from Louisville and 6 miles away from Petersburg.

Available University lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around University.

University Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of Galt House Hotel, Louisville
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Galt House Hotel

★★★★★★★

Approx 4 miles away in Louisville:

The Galt House® Hotel is Louisville’s Only Waterfront Hotel™ and has 1,310 guest rooms, suites, and residences, in addition to 130,000 square-feet of flexible convention space and more than 50 meeting rooms.
"Excellent, clean hotel. Nice view. Friendly staff. Covered parking garage."
140 North 4th Street
Louisville, Kentucky
Hotels

Hampton Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Louisville:

Stay at the Hampton Inn Louisville-Northeast, Kentucky hotel. We offer free hot breakfast and WiFi access, an outdoor pool and fitness and business centers..
4100 Hampton Lake Way
Louisville, Kentucky
Bed & Breakfasts

Towne House Bed and Breakfast

Approx 2 miles away in Louisville:

1460 Saint James Court
Louisville, Kentucky

University Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Campsite / RV Parks

Derby Park Traders Circle

Approx 4 miles away in Louisville:

For flea market vendors, or travelers who like stop-shop-and-browse markets, overnight parking is available. Your pets are welcome in our overnight outdoor area, too; but please keep them on a leash and follow them with a scooper.
2900 7th Street Road
Louisville, Kentucky
Campsite / RV Parks

Great RV For Sale

Approx 5 miles away in Jeffersonville:

212 Pearl Street
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Cottages

Vacation Home Rentals

Approx 3 miles away in Louisville:

Multiple Adresses
Louisville, Kentucky
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Things to see and do, places to eat in University

Photograph of Shirley Mae's Cafe, Louisville
Shirley Mae's Cafe

Four Pegs Beer Lounge ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1053 Goss Avenue, Louisville, 2 miles from the center of University. We are located in Germantown, in the heart of Louisville, KY. Our goal is to provide you with incredible beer and food in an atmosphere that reflects the history of Germantown and the comfort of home. fourpegsbeerlounge.com Link

Hill Street Fish Fry ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 111 East Hill Street, Louisville, 2 miles from the center of University. For great fish, oysters, scallops and appetizers from one of the best seafood restaurants in Louisville, come to Hill Street Fish Fry. Not many Louisville seafood restaurants can say they have been serving Louisville for over 19 years. www.hillstreetfishfry.com Link

Burger Boy Diner ( Dining / Burgers ). Located at 1450 South Brook Street, Louisville, 2 miles from the center of University. We're perfect for breakfast before work, a quick lunch, and a hearty dinner. We welcome UofL students and people of all types. New ownership since July of 2008. www.burgerboydiner.com Link

The Rudyard Kipling ( Dining / Other ). Located at 422 West Oak Street, Louisville, 2 miles from the center of University. Located in an historic old home on Oak Street where Temple Bodley cherished letters of the George Rogers Clark family, where from the second floor the Stites family watched boats ply Oak Street in 1937, "The Rud" preserves old brick, art glass, woodwork, and traditional Kentucky recipes blended with new music, theatre, warmth and welcome.We want to be your "great good place" offering a variety of music, food and drink in an place that you will be comforted and refreshed in body and spirit. Former owners of "That Place" On Goss in Germantown, Amy and William Enix offer a rotating menu along with a full bar accompanied by "That" Bloody Mary until their full menu and kitchen renovations are complete. We are still here by Merchant Generico www.therudyardkipling.com Link

Zanzabar ( Dining / Other ). Located at 2100 South Preston Street, Louisville, 1 mile from the center of University. Best Burgers, Hummus & Wings in Louisville, Nord’s Bakery Bread Pudding, and nightly Dinner specials! Voted as one of the Louisville's best Live Music Venues, Zanzabar hosts some of the region's hottest DJs. zanzabarlouisville.com Link

Shirley Mae's Cafe ( Dining / Other ). Located at 802 South Clay Street, Louisville, 3 miles from the center of University. In a quaint little clay-brick building on the corner of Clay & Lampton Streets in downtown Louisville, KY, you’ll find Shirley Mae in her cozy li’l kitchen creating a little slice of heaven… if Southern cuisine or soul food is what you crave. shirleymaescafe.com Link