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 Bruce Junior High School, Newburg Christian Church, South Park Church, Bluegrass Manor Shopping Center and Louisville Church of Christ.

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 Hill Street Fish Fry, Louisville
Hill Street Fish Fry

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

Masterson's Restaurant And Catering ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1830 South Third Street, Louisville, 1 mile from the center of University. Since 1938 Masterson's has been a part of your special celebrations. From weddings to in social entertaining, corporate board meetings, bat mitzvahs, graduations and all of your catering needs, trust us to get it right. www.mastersons.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

Dizzy Whizz Drive-in ( Dining / Other ). Located at 217 West St. Catherine Street, Louisville, 2 miles from the center of University. Dizzy Whizz has been serving the famous Whizzburger in Old Louisville for more than 70 years and still retains some traditions from the 1940s and 1950s with curbside service and counter seating. In addition to fast breakfast meals, burgers, sandwiches and soups, there is a dairy bar that offers shakes, sundaes, banana splits, novelty ice cream treats and pies. www.dizzywhizz.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

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