How to Find Cheap Hotels in Frankfort, Kentucky

Frankfort, Kentucky is the capital of this southeastern state. It is known as the home of several bourbon whisky distilleries as well as some of the friendliest bed & breakfast accommodations around. In addition, Frankfort has a number of museums, memorials and historical sties in a town of just under 30,000 residents. Frankfort offers visitors a cheap vacation spot full of war veteran's memorabilia, Greek revival architecture and loads of southern charm.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Find Cheap Accommodations

1. To book accommodations, contact Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
2. Know that 3-star quality hotels are about the most luxurious accommodations you will find in Frankfort.
3. Find most accommodations north of Highway 64, within Frankfort city limits.
4. Don't be afraid of accommodations off Highway 64 here. The Best Western Parkside is just off the eastern side of town and is the highest rated hotel in town. Rates are well under $90 a night, just as cheap as lesser quality options in many cases.
5. Know that moderately cheap 2- and 3-star hotel accommodations are to be found here near the capital district for around $100 a night.
6. Discover local bed & breakfast options as an alternative to hotel accommodations. They can be just as cheap and often feature a home cooked Southern meal in addition to a cozy room.

Discover Local Attractions

7. See where world famous Kentucky bourbon whiskey is made, at distilleries like Ancient Age, Blanton's, Buffalo Trace and George T. Stagg.
8. View the First Lady Doll Collection on the capital grounds.
9. See the Governor's Mansion, which was created using Marie Antoinette's summer villa, Le Petit Trianon, as a model.
10. Stop by Daniel Boone's gravesite in Frankfort Cemetery.

Choose Travel Options

11. Fly into Louisville International Airport or the Capital City Regional Airport in Frankfort for local flights.
12. Rent a car. Driving is the only way to truly see Frankfort and all its sites.
13. Walk around the downtown area to see all the historic architecture, museums and government buildings.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit Kentucky State University, the state's only historically black university.
• Know that driving is your best bet here, as the city offers limited transportation options.
• Understand that taxis are available 24 hours a day in Frankfort, but you have to call ahead to get service.
• Know that Frankfort is bisected by the Kentucky River and that the city is referred to as east and west Frankfort on either side of the waterway.