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Jailer's Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Bardstown with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Garden Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV
Jailer's Inn offers a full breakfast to fuel morning adventures. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance anytime, while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Self parking adds convenience, and the smoke-free premises provide a clean, comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Garden Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Jail Cell Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Jail Cell Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Nautical or Honey Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Nautical or Honey Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
111 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY, 40004

What's nearby

  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Herra Durra Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Jailer's Inn

Property highlights
Jailer's Inn provides free full breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Jailer's Inn Bardstown
Jailer's Bardstown
Jailer's Inn Bardstown
Jailer's Inn Bed & breakfast
Jailer's Inn Bed & breakfast Bardstown

Frequently asked questions

Is Jailer's Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Jailer's Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jailer's Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Jailer's Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Jailer's Inn located?

Situated in Bardstown, this bed & breakfast is steps from Fine Arts Bardstown Society, Shaq & Coco, and At Mary's. Bardstown Art Gallery and Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral are also within 5 minutes.

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Jailer's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 184 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again if I had one of the rooms that had a door on the bathroom. The inn was the perfect location in town and the breakfasts were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff with stories of the jailhouse history. Delicious breakfast served out in the courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place!! So much history! Paul, the owner was wonderful. Very attentive. The courtyard where breakfast was served was so pretty, and breakfast was great! Definitely would return!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, historic property in an ideal location! The property owner and family staff are delightful :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay… would recommend it to everyone …
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , comfortable rooms , great breakfast . We will stay here again .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was excellent and the owners were friendly. The owner made us feel at home and was a wonderful host that made our stay unique and memorable. The breakfast was also amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BREANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very unique. Allen of the staff I encountered were very pleasant & friendly. The location is perfect for access to 3rd Street & Museum Row.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great history. Tour of the jail was full of information. Great staff. Talented chef. Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience at the Jailer's Inn

We had a fun stay at the Jailer's Inn! Location is excellent, breakfast was delicious both days we were there, SUPER comfy bed, and great tour of the jail included in stay! It was very cool - hard to believe the jail was operating til 1987, I think, not so long ago! The room we stayed in was nice, but a little musty. But overall, had everything we needed, was a good experience, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great area and history! Loved the daily breakfast and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the whole ambience of the place and had a great time. The staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location and it works very well as a home base to travel to sites. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarllett

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anniversary trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. The staff was very friendly and the room was cozy. A must stop on your way through Kentucky!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Jailer Inn. Breakfast was outstanding and the owner gave all of us a tour and history of the old jail.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and historic! Delicious breakfast in the courtyard before heading out to a nearby bourbon tour.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room & stay! Very cozy & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re ever in the area, you should definitely stay here. Friendly staff and a nice breakfast. Rooms are a good size. Pete is nice and funny.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend getaway

Everything was Amazing. Great location and impecable service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not just another B&B

Very interesting and unique B&B. Great history and whimsical experience. Owner and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun

Fun stay at the old jail. Great breakfast. Wonderful hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting place to stay with unique history. Rooms were pretty and comfortable. Breakfast was outdoors on the garden grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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